South Alabama vs. Eastern Michigan Prediction, Odds, Picks - December 23

Updated Dec. 23, 2023 3:04 p.m. ET

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The South Alabama Jaguars take on the Eastern Michigan Eagles in the 68 Ventures Bowl as heavy, 17.5-point favorites on December 23, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN. The contest's point total is 44.5.

The Jaguars lost to the Texas State Bobcats, 52-44, in their most recent contest. Against the Buffalo Bulls in their most recent contest, the Eagles won 24-11.

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South Alabama vs. Eastern Michigan Game Information & Odds

When: Saturday, December 23, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
Location: Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama
TV: ESPN
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

South Alabama vs Eastern Michigan Betting Information updated as of December 23, 2023, 2:45 PM ET.
Favorite	Spread (Odds)	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total	Over Moneyline	Under Moneyline
South Alabama	-17.5 (-109)	-963	+613	44.5	-109	-111

South Alabama vs. Eastern Michigan Prediction

Pick ATS: South Alabama (-17.5)
Pick OU: Over (44.5)
Prediction: South Alabama 33, Eastern Michigan 15

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South Alabama vs. Eastern Michigan Betting Insights

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Jaguars 31, Eagles 14.
The Jaguars have a 90.6% chance to collect the win in this meeting based on the moneyline's implied probability. The Eagles have a 14.0% implied probability.
South Alabama has won four games against the spread this season, while failing to cover eight times.
Eastern Michigan has won six games against the spread this season, failing to cover five times.

South Alabama vs. Eastern Michigan: 2023 Stats Comparison

	South Alabama	Eastern Michigan
Off. Points per Game (Rank)	30.9 (53)	20.3 (114)
Def. Points per Game (Rank)	21.9 (34)	24.0 (49)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank)	19 (84)	15 (43)
Turnovers Forced (Rank)	19 (39)	18 (51)

South Alabama 2023 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
La'Damian Webb	RB	1,007 YDS / 16 TD / 83.9 YPG / 5.4 YPC 24 REC / 144 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 12.0 REC YPG
Caullin Lacy	WR	91 REC / 1,316 YDS / 7 TD / 109.7 YPG
Carter Bradley	QB	2,660 YDS (67.8%) / 19 TD / 7 INT -44 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / -3.7 RUSH YPG
Jamaal Pritchett	WR	49 REC / 756 YDS / 6 TD / 63.0 YPG
Quentin Wilfawn	LB	59 TKL / 10.0 TFL / 5.5 SACK
Trey Kiser	N/A	48 TKL / 6.0 TFL / 3.5 SACK
Jaden Voisin	S	43 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 4 INT / 4 PD
Khalil Jacobs	LB	37 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 2.0 SACK / 1 INT

Eastern Michigan 2023 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Samson Evans	RB	635 YDS / 12 TD / 52.9 YPG / 4.5 YPC
Austin Smith	QB	1,775 YDS (57.4%) / 9 TD / 7 INT 134 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 11.2 RUSH YPG
Jaylon Jackson	RB	574 YDS / 2 TD / 47.8 YPG / 4.6 YPC 22 REC / 221 REC YDS / 2 REC TD / 18.4 REC YPG
Tanner Knue	WR	50 REC / 479 YDS / 3 TD / 39.9 YPG
Joseph Sparacio	LB	77 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 2.5 SACK
Chase Kline	LB	68 TKL / 2.0 TFL / 2.0 SACK
Justin Jefferson	LB	23 TKL / 4.0 TFL / 2.5 SACK
Peyton Price	DL	34 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 3.5 SACK