On Saturday, the 68 Ventures Bowl will take place, and feature the Jaguars of South Alabama against the Eagles of Eastern Michigan. The South Alabama Jaguars are 6-6 coming into the game, and coming off a loss in their regular season finale on the road at Texas South.
Jaguars vs. Eagles Picks
- Pick: Eastern Michigan Spread: +16.5.
For Eastern Michigan, they are also 6-6 on the season. The Eagles won their final two games of the season, including their finale at Buffalo. Let’s find out more about both NCAAF teams, and get to our final South Alabama vs Eastern Michigan betting analysis!
South Alabama Jaguars vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles Odds
South Alabama Jaguars vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles Information
Before our South Alabama vs Eastern Michigan betting analysis, some information on these two NCAAF teams playing in a bowl game on the NCAAF schedule:
South Alabama Jaguars vs Eastern Michigan Eagles
Date & Time: Saturday December 23rd, 2023; 7:00pm EST
Location of the game: Hancock Whitney Stadium; Mobile, AL
How to Watch: ESPN
South Alabama Jaguars vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles Recent Scores
Here are some recent scores for these two teams in College Football:
South Alabama Jaguars Last 5
- Saturday, October 28th, 2023: 33-20 loss vs. Louisiana Rajin Cajuns
- Thursday, November 2nd, 2023: 28-10 loss at Troy Trojans
- Saturday, November 11th, 2023: 21-14 win over Arkansas State Red Wolves
- Saturday, November 18th, 2023: 28-0 win over Marshall Thundering Herd
- Saturday, November 25th, 2023: 52-44 loss at Texas State Bobcats
Eastern Michigan Eagles Last 5
- Saturday, October 21st, 2023: 20-13 loss at Northern Illinois Huskies
- Saturday, October 28th, 2023: 42-21 loss to Western Michigan Broncos
- Wednesday, November 8th, 2023: 49-23 loss at Toledo Rockets
- Tuesday, November 14th, 2023: 30-27 win over Akron Zips
- Tuesday, November 21st, 2023: 24-11 win at Buffalo Bulls
South Alabama Jaguars vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles Betting Analysis
Updated NCAAF Odds to give you our final South Alabama vs Eastern Michigan betting analysis:
- Spread: South Alabama Jaguars -16.5, Eastern Michigan Eagles +16.5
- Total: 46.5
- Moneyline: South Alabama Jaguars -900, Eastern Michigan Eagles +600
South Alabama Jaguars vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles Betting Preview
The Jaguars are known for their offense. The passing game torched opponents many times throughout the season. In fact, the Jaguars scored more than 30 points per game. South Alabama scored 33 points or more in 4 out of their first seven games. The Jaguars even scored 33 in a huge upset win over Oklahoma State in September.
The quarterback for most of the season was Carter Bradley. After hurting his knee, he will not play in this game. He finished with 19 touchdowns. Gio Lopez and Desmond Trotter both got limited time this season. It appears Trotter will get the start. He was 18 of 21 for 216 yards and four touchdowns at Texas State.
The top target in the passing game for the Jaguars was Caullin Lacy. Lacy will not play in this game, as he entered the transfer portal and will play at Louisville next season. Next up is Jamaal Pritchett. Pritchett was second on the team with six touchdown receptions.
For Eastern Michigan, they struggled on the offensive side. Their calling card in games that they won was their defense. In the six wins this season, the Eagles allowed just 17 points per game. In their last three losses alone; to Northern Illinois, Western Michigan, and Toledo, the Eagles allowed a total of 114 points.
Back to the offense, Austin Smith got most of the attention under center. He will not play in this game as he has entered the transfer portal. Under center should be Ike Udengu, along with Cam’Ron McCoy. It will be interesting to see how they play this, as both are expected to get some time on the field.
Tanner Knue is still the top target in the passing game. He finished with 50 receptions and 479 yards on the season.
South Alabama Jaguars vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles Betting Prediction
When making our college football picks this is a tough game to pick. This seems like too many points for a South Alabama team missing some pieces. Look for the Jaguars to win, but the Eagles to cover. Bet Eastern Michigan +16.5 over South Alabama on Saturday!
- Pick: Eastern Michigan Spread: +16.5.
Discover the latest stats and trends of this matchup here.
If you love sports and want more sports betting information follow us as @InsidersBetDig on Twitter and sign up to our mailing list for free betting picks.