South Alabama vs. Old Dominion Predictions & Picks: Spread, Total – January 11

Published 3:29 am Saturday, January 11, 2025

Saturday’s contest at Mitchell Center has the South Alabama Jaguars (12-4, 4-0 Sun Belt) squaring off against the Old Dominion Monarchs (7-9, 3-1 Sun Belt) at 3:00 PM ET. Our computer prediction is a lopsided 78-62 victory, as our model heavily favors South Alabama.

Based on our computer prediction, South Alabama is projected to cover the spread (14.5) versus Old Dominion. The two teams are expected to exceed the 135.5 over/under.

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South Alabama vs. Old Dominion Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025
  • Time: 3:00 PM ET
  • TV: ESPN+
  • Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Where: Mobile, Alabama
  • Venue: Mitchell Center
  • Line: South Alabama -14.5
  • Point total: 135.5
  • Moneyline (to win): South Alabama -2222, Old Dominion +980

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South Alabama vs. Old Dominion Score Prediction

  • Prediction:
    South Alabama 78, Old Dominion 62

Spread & Total Prediction for South Alabama vs. Old Dominion

  • Pick ATS: South Alabama (-14.5)
  • Pick OU: Over (135.5)

South Alabama is 10-4-0 against the spread this season compared to Old Dominion’s 7-7-0 ATS record. The Jaguars have hit the over in five games, while Monarchs games have gone over six times. The two teams average 144.8 points per game, 9.3 more points than this matchup’s total. In the last 10 contests, South Alabama has a 7-3 record against the spread while going 8-2 overall. Old Dominion has gone 7-3 against the spread and 4-6 overall in its last 10 matches.

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South Alabama Performance Insights

  • The Jaguars are outscoring opponents by 14.3 points per game with a +228 scoring differential overall. They put up 75.2 points per game (184th in college basketball) and give up 60.9 per outing (eighth in college basketball).
  • The 31.2 rebounds per game South Alabama averages rank 273rd in the nation. Its opponents record 30.8 per outing.
  • South Alabama connects on 9.8 three-pointers per game (40th in college basketball), 1.6 fewer than its opponents (11.4).
  • The Jaguars average 103.2 points per 100 possessions on offense (49th in college basketball), and give up 83.6 points per 100 possessions (32nd in college basketball).
  • South Alabama has come out ahead in the turnover battle by 5.3 turnovers per game, committing 8.1 (first in college basketball action) while forcing 13.4 (68th in college basketball).

Old Dominion Performance Insights

  • The Monarchs are being outscored by 4.4 points per game, with a -71 scoring differential overall. They put up 69.6 points per game (302nd in college basketball), and allow 74 per outing (253rd in college basketball).
  • Old Dominion is 69th in the nation at 35.2 rebounds per game. That’s 1.5 more than the 33.7 its opponents average.
  • Old Dominion connects on 6.1 three-pointers per game (326th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.1. It shoots 28.8% from deep, and its opponents shoot 35.8%.
  • Old Dominion has committed 2.3 more turnovers than its opponents, averaging 12.4 (263rd in college basketball) while forcing 10.1 (321st in college basketball).

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