Incarnate Word Cardinals vs South Alabama Jaguars Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Incarnate Word vs South Alabama NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Mobile.

Incarnate Word vs South Alabama Prediction

Betting on today's Cardinals and Jaguars game? Catch the action at Mitchell Center in Mobile, AL, as the Jaguars hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 143.5 points, and South Alabama is favored by -7 vs. Incarnate Word.

Incarnate Word vs. South Alabama Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Incarnate Word Cardinals at South Alabama Jaguars
Where: Mobile at Mitchell Center
Date: Monday, November 25th
Betting Odds SALA -7, INCAR +229 | SALA -289 O/U 143.5

Cardinals Preview: Can Incarnate Word Lock in a Road Win?

Incarnate Word Cardinals Recent Game/Games

On Friday, November 22nd, the Cardinals narrowly lost 75-74 to Northern Arizona on the road. Despite being +4.5 point underdogs, Incarnate Word covered the spread. The game’s total points of 149 exceeded the O/U line of 142.5.

Incarnate Word trailed 42-32 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Northern Arizona 42-33. While they couldn’t complete the comeback, the Cardinals’ strong 2nd half performance is a positive takeaway.

Cardinals Offense Breakdown

Incarnate Word's offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 41.5% from the field. They connected on 50% of their threes, going 11-for-22, while hitting just 37.2% of their two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they made 9 of 15 attempts, good for 60%.

Jayden Jackson led the way with 23 points, hitting 7 of 9 shots. Carson Towt added 21 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 64.3% from the floor. Jalin Anderson dished out 10 assists, though he struggled with his shot, going 4-for-16 overall.

Cardinals Team Defense

Even with Incarnate Word's defense allowing 75 points, they managed to hold the opposing team to just 38% shooting from the field. The Cardinals gave up 15 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, resulting in a 42% shooting performance from inside the arc.

From three-point range, the opposing team connected on 9 of their 27 attempts, shooting 33%. Incarnate Word also sent them to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 18 for 64%. The Cardinals allowed 20 offensive rebounds in the game.

Jaguars Preview: Can the Jaguars Pull Off a Home Win?

South Alabama Jaguars Recent Game/Games

South Alabama improved to 3-0 with a 75-66 win over Mercer on Saturday, November 16th. The Jaguars, playing at home, were -5.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the victory.

South Alabama led 42-32 at halftime, but the 2nd half was tighter, with the Jaguars scoring 33 points and allowing 34. The game’s total points of 141 fell under the O/U line of 151.5.

Jaguars Offense Breakdown

South Alabama put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 41.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.3%, with a strong 60.7% shooting inside the arc. However, they struggled from deep, hitting just 25% of their 32 three-point attempts.

Myles Corey led the way with 28 points, knocking down 4 threes, while Tyler Johnson added 26 points, connecting on 6 of 11 from downtown. The Jaguars grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists, with Ahmad Robinson contributing 7 assists and 16 points.

Jaguars Team Defense

South Alabama's defense held their opponent to 66 points, with a 41% shooting rate on 25 of 60 attempts. They allowed 17 two-point baskets on 28 attempts, a 60% success rate.

From beyond the arc, South Alabama's defense gave up 8 threes on 32 attempts, a 25% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 25 times, where they made 17, shooting 68%. South Alabama allowed 12 offensive rebounds.

Cardinals vs Jaguars Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last five road games, Incarnate Word has averaged 71 points per game while allowing 81. The team's record in this stretch was 0-5 while going 3-2.
Across their last three home contests, South Alabama has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 67 points per game.
In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Cardinals have a straight up record of 0-5 and an ATS mark of 2-3.
Looking back on the team's last three games as the favorite, the Jaguars have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-2.