South Alabama vs. Eastern Michigan Prediction, Betting Pick, and Latest Odds for 68 Ventures Bowl
The South Alabama Jaguars face the Eastern Michigan Eagles at the 68 Ventures Bowl. How will the first quarter play out? Matt McCuen takes a closer look at the South Alabama vs. Eastern Michigan game.
Matt McCuen - December 23, 2023, 4:00 PM EST
5 minSouth Alabama vs. Eastern Michigan Prediction, Betting Pick, and Latest Odds for 68 Ventures Bowl
The South Alabama Jaguars and the Eastern Michigan Eagles will clash from Mobile, Alabama, for the 68 Ventures Bowl.
South Alabama vs. Eastern Michigan Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: December 23, 2023
- Game Time: 7:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: ESPN, ESPN+
South Alabama vs. Eastern Michigan Odds
- Spread: South Alabama -15.5 (-110), Eastern Michigan +15.5 (+110)
- Total Odds: O 45 (-110), U 45 (-109)
- Moneyline Odds: South Alabama (-800), Eastern Michigan (+680)
South Alabama vs. Eastern Michigan Prediction
South Alabama enters the contest with a 6-6 record.
The Jaguars won two of their final three games to become bowl-eligible.
Senior Carter Bradley led the Jaguars offense. Bradley has thrown for 2,260 yards, 19 touchdowns, and seven interceptions.
The Jaguars will be without their top threat in the backfield, La’Damian Webb. Webb rushed for 1,007 yards and 16 touchdowns.
South Alabama will also miss their top threat in the passing game. Caullin Lacy, who led the team with 1,316 yards and seven touchdowns, has opted out of this game.
Quentin Wilfawn led the team in tackles (81).
The Eagles ended the season with a 6-6 record of their own.
Eastern Michigan represents the MAC Conference.
The Eagles won their final two games to earn bowl eligibility.
Starting quarterback Austin Smith will not play in this game as he entered the transfer portal.
That will likely force Ike Udengwu II into action. The Junior has thrown for 100 yards and two interceptions in limited action this season.
Samson Evans leads the Eagles rushing attack. Evans has rushed for 635 yards and twelve touchdowns.
Tanner Knue is the Eagles' top threat in the receiving game with 479 yards and three touchdowns.
Joe Sparacio leads the Eagles defense with 134 tackles on the campaign.
South Alabama vs. Eastern Michigan Betting Pick
Both of these offenses will be without key players, which means it will take them some time to adjust early.
South Alabama is missing their top two playmakers, and they do not have enough depth to replace their production.
Additionally, Bradley was injured in the final game and is nowhere near one hundred percent.
Eastern Michigan is a bad offensive team to begin with, and now they will turn to an inexperienced backup quarterback.
This will be a sweat, but we will cash!
Pick: Eastern Michigan/South Alabama 1q under 10 -125 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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