Free NCAA Pick: South Alabama vs. LSU Odds
Looking for South Alabama Jaguars vs. LSU Tigers free NCAA Week 5 picks & NCAA odds? NCAA betting sees the Jaguars taking on the Tigers on Saturday, September 28th at the Tiger Stadium (LA). Cappers Picks provides complimentary NCAA handicapping picks all season long including all NCAA Week 5 games so stay tuned for more FREE NCAA predictions like this South Alabama LSU matchup.
2024 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Week 5
(2-2) South Alabama Jaguars vs. LSU Tigers (3-1)
Date: Saturday, September 28th
Time: 7:45 ET
Venue: Tiger Stadium (LA), Baton Rouge, LA
Week 5 ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) South Alabama +20.5 | LSU -20.5
Week 5 CFB Moneyline Odds: South Alabama +785 | LSU -1388
College Football Betting Total: O/U 65
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LSU is the heavy favorite in this week five non-conference matchup against South Alabama, with the point spread set at -20.5. The game is scheduled for 7:45 ET at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge and will be broadcast on SECN. The over/under line is currently at 65 points. South Alabama enters the game with a 2-2 record, while LSU is 3-1 on the season.
South Alabama Jaguars
South Alabama evened their season record to 2-2 with a surprising 48-14 road win over Appalachian State. The Jaguars, who were +9.5 point underdogs, not only won the game but also covered the spread. This was a big win for South Alabama, as they were facing an Appalachian State team that was favored by -9.5 points. The over/under line for the game was 62.5 points, with the total score finishing at 62, resulting in an under.
South Alabama took control early, jumping out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter. Appalachian State managed to close the gap to 14-7 in the second quarter, but South Alabama added 13 points in the third quarter and another 7 in the fourth, while holding Appalachian State to just 7 points in the fourth quarter.
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South Alabama Jaguars Stats
South Alabama’s offense was dominant in their 48-14 win over Appalachian State, racking up 476 total yards and 27 first downs. The Jaguars’ ground game was particularly effective, amassing 322 rushing yards and five touchdowns. Fluff Bothwell led the way with 116 yards on 14 carries and found the end zone twice. The passing game, led by quarterback Gio Lopez, added 154 yards through the air, with Lopez completing 66.7% of his passes for two touchdowns and a passer rating of 112.15.
Jamaal Pritchett was the top receiver for South Alabama, hauling in six catches for 68 yards and one touchdown.
In their 48-14 win over Appalachian State, South Alabama’s defense allowed 393 total yards. The Jaguars struggled to stop the run, giving up 127 rushing yards on 27 attempts. In the passing game, they allowed 266 yards on 21 completions, with 40 pass attempts against them. South Alabama’s defense will look to tighten up in their next game.
LSU Tigers
LSU is now 3-1 after their 34-17 win over UCLA. Despite being -21.5 point favorites, the Tigers failed to cover the spread, and the combined score of 51 points fell short of the 56.5-point over/under line.
UCLA initially took a 17-7 lead, but LSU rallied to tie the game at 17 by halftime. The Tigers then outscored UCLA 7-0 in the third quarter and added another 10 points in the fourth quarter, while their defense shut out the Bruins in the second half.
LSU Tigers Stats
LSU’s offense, led by quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, put up 455 yards in their 34-17 win over UCLA. Nussmeier threw for 352 yards and three touchdowns, completing 72.7% of his passes and ending the game with a passer rating of 118.75. Mason Taylor was his top target, hauling in eight receptions for 77 yards.
The Tigers’ offense recorded 26 first downs, with 103 yards coming on the ground. Josh Williams led the rushing attack, picking up 62 yards on 13 carries and adding one rushing touchdown.
LSU’s defense will be looking to improve after giving up 281 passing yards and two touchdowns to UCLA in their most recent game. The Tigers did come up with one interception, but they allowed 295 total yards. On the ground, LSU’s defense was strong, holding UCLA to just 14 rushing yards on 22 attempts.
South Alabama Jaguars vs. LSU Tigers NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The South Alabama Jaguars are 3-2 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the LSU Tigers are 0-5 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the South Alabama Jaguars are 4-6 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the LSU Tigers have gone 3-7 across their last ten home games.
- Over the South Alabama Jaguars’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 1-2.
- The LSU Tigers’ have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last 3 games at home.
4* Free 2024 Week 5 NCAA Betting Prediction: So. Alabama +20.5
LSU is favored by -20.5 points in their week five matchup against South Alabama. We have a projected final score of 36-24 in favor of LSU, but we like South Alabama to cover the spread as road underdogs.
With the over/under line set at 65 points, our recommendation is to take the under, as our projections have these teams combining for 60 points.
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