Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Western Illinois vs South Alabama NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Mobile.
Western Illinois vs South Alabama Prediction
Planning on watching today's Leathernecks and Jaguars game? Catch the action at Mitchell Center in Mobile, AL, as the Jaguars hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 131.5 points, and South Alabama is favored by -10.5 at home against Western Illinois.
Western Illinois vs. South Alabama Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Western Illinois Leathernecks at South Alabama Jaguars
- Where: Mobile at Mitchell Center
- Date: Tuesday, November 26th
- Betting Odds SALA -10.5, WILL +400 | SALA -550 O/U 131.5
Leathernecks Preview: Can Western Illinois Pull Off A Win at Mitchell Center?
Western Illinois dropped to 0-3 this season after an 82-56 loss to Northern Iowa on Tuesday. The Leathernecks, who were +15.5 point underdogs going into the game, failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 42-24 at halftime, Western Illinois scored 32 points in the 2nd half but allowed 40. The total points for the game were 138, which went over the pre-game O/U line of 135.
Leathernecks Offense Breakdown
Western Illinois struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 56 points with a field goal percentage of 43.4% and an effective field goal percentage of 47.2%. Their three-point shooting was a major issue, as they hit only 4 of 16 attempts, shooting 25% from beyond the arc. The Leathernecks also managed just 6 assists as a team.
Trey Campbell led the way with 18 points, hitting 4 of 7 from three-point range and adding 4 assists. Tytan Anderson contributed 17 points, shooting 62.5% from the field, while Ben Schwieger also shot 62.5%, finishing with 13 points and 5 rebounds.
Leathernecks Team Defense
Western Illinois struggled defensively, giving up 82 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 60% from the field. The Leathernecks had a particularly tough time defending inside, where they allowed 26 two-point baskets on 34 attempts, a 76% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Western Illinois held their opponent to 5 made threes on 17 attempts, a 29% success rate. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 15 shots, hitting 71%. The Leathernecks gave up 5 offensive rebounds in the game.
Jaguars Preview: Will South Alabama Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?
South Alabama Jaguars Recent Game/Games
South Alabama moved to 3-2 on the season with an 84-63 win over Incarnate Word on Monday. The Jaguars, who were -7 point favorites, covered the spread with the victory.
Leading 39-30 at halftime, South Alabama scored 45 points in the 2nd half while holding Incarnate Word to 33 points. The total points for the game were 147, going over the 141-point O/U line.
Jaguars Offense Breakdown
South Alabama's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 84 points with a field goal percentage of 65.3% and an effective field goal percentage of 77.6%. They were particularly strong inside, hitting 80% of their two-point attempts, while also connecting on 50% from beyond the arc, going 12-for-24 from three-point range.
Jalin Anderson led the way with 25 points and 7 assists, shooting 5-for-10 from three. Myles Corey added 19 points, hitting 8 of his 10 shots, including 3-for-5 from deep. The Jaguars dished out 20 assists as a team, but only managed 2 offensive rebounds in the game.
Jaguars Team Defense
South Alabama's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 63 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 65% from the field. The Jaguars had a tough time defending inside, as the other team made 80% of their two-point attempts, going 20/25.
From beyond the arc, South Alabama allowed 12 threes on 24 attempts, with the other team shooting 50% from three-point range. The Jaguars sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made 8 free throws, shooting 66%. South Alabama did a good job on the boards, giving up just 2 offensive rebounds.
Leathernecks vs Jaguars Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Across their ten previous road games, Western Illinois has an ATS mark of 6-4. Their straight up record in these matchups was 6-4 while averaging 64 points per game.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, South Alabama has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 69 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
- Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the Leathernecks have a straight up record of 1-4. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-4.
- Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the Jaguars have a straight up record of 7-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 6-4.
Western Illinois vs South Alabama Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Western Illinois +10.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.