South Alabama vs. Western Michigan Prediction, Odds, Picks - December 14, 2024

Updated Dec. 14, 2024 3:04 p.m. ET

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The South Alabama Jaguars are 7.5-point favorites as they hit the field against the Western Michigan Broncos in the Salute to Veterans Bowl on December 14, 2024 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN. The over/under is set at 56.5 points for the outing.

The Jaguars lost versus the Texas State Bobcats in their most recent game, 45-38. Facing the Eastern Michigan Eagles in their last contest, the Broncos won 26-18.

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South Alabama vs. Western Michigan Game Information & Odds

When: Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 9 p.m. ET
Location: Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Alabama
TV: ESPN
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South Alabama vs Western Michigan Betting Information updated as of December 14, 2024, 2:45 p.m. ET.
Favorite	Spread (Odds)	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total	Over Moneyline	Under Moneyline
South Alabama	-7.5 (-106)	-294	+238	56.5	-110	-110

South Alabama vs. Western Michigan Prediction

Pick ATS: South Alabama (-7.5)
Pick OU: Over (56.5)
Prediction: South Alabama 33, Western Michigan 24

Predictions are made by the Data Skrive betting model.

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South Alabama vs. Western Michigan Betting Insights

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the tilt is Jaguars 32, Broncos 24.
The Jaguars have a 74.6% chance to win this meeting based on the moneyline's implied probability. The Broncos hold a 29.6% implied probability.
South Alabama has covered five times in 12 matchups with a spread this season.
Western Michigan has put together a 5-7-0 record against the spread this year.

South Alabama vs. Western Michigan: 2024 Stats Comparison

	South Alabama	Western Michigan
Off. Points per Game (Rank)	34.8 (25)	29.4 (55)
Def. Points per Game (Rank)	25.3 (70)	31.4 (110)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank)	11 (20)	12 (27)
Turnovers Forced (Rank)	19 (39)	20 (31)

South Alabama 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Gio Lopez	QB	2,559 YDS (66.0%) / 18 TD / 5 INT 465 RUSH YDS / 7 RUSH TD / 38.8 RUSH YPG
Jamaal Pritchett	WR	91 REC / 1,127 YDS / 9 TD / 93.9 YPG
Da'Marion Bothwell	RB	832 YDS / 13 TD / 69.3 YPG / 7.5 YPC 13 REC / 92 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 11.5 REC YPG
Kentrel Bullock	RB	702 YDS / 6 TD / 58.5 YPG / 5.2 YPC 15 REC / 153 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 13.9 REC YPG
Blayne Myrick	LB	73 TKL / 5.0 TFL / 2.0 SACK / 1 INT
Jaden Voisin	DB	48 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 5 INT / 5 PD
Jordan Scruggs	DB	54 TKL / 4.0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Wesley Miller	DB	36 TKL / 2.0 TFL / 3 INT / 3 PD

Western Michigan 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Jaden Nixon	RB	876 YDS / 12 TD / 73.0 YPG / 6.6 YPC
Hayden Wolff	QB	2,212 YDS (67.0%) / 17 TD / 7 INT
Jalen Buckley	RB	657 YDS / 8 TD / 54.8 YPG / 5.5 YPC
Zahir Abdus-Salaam	RB	567 YDS / 3 TD / 47.3 YPG / 5.5 YPC 28 REC / 227 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 20.6 REC YPG
Donald Willis	LB	76 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK
Tate Hallock	DB	59 TKL / 4.0 TFL / 4 INT / 4 PD
Bilhal Kone	DB	49 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 1 INT / 2 PD
Jacob Wahlberg	LB	58 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK