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The Southern Miss Golden Eagles (3-3) face a Sun Belt matchup with the Texas State Bobcats (3-4).
Southern Miss vs. Texas State Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 2.5 points, with bookmakers listing Southern Miss as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Southern Miss has -130 odds to pick up the win, while Texas State is listed at +108 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 43.5 points.
Game Info
How to Watch Southern Miss vs. Texas State Live?
- Game Day: Saturday, October 22, 2022
- Game Time: 5:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: San Marcos, Texas
- Stadium: Jim Wacker Field at Bobcat Stadium
Betting Preview
Southern Miss
Southern Miss ranks 24th-worst in total offense (336.8 yards per game), but has been a little better on defense, ranking 56th with 366.8 yards allowed per contest. Southern Miss is totaling 25.8 points per game on offense, which ranks them 88th in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, the defense ranks 49th, giving up 23.2 points per game. Southern Miss is averaging 212.3 passing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 99th in the FBS. The defense ranks 78th, giving up 235.8 passing yards per contest. Southern Miss is putting up 124.5 rushing yards per game offensively this season (100th in the FBS), and is surrendering 131.0 rushing yards per game (47th) on defense. Southern Miss is averaging a 36.2% third-down conversion rate on offense, which ranks them 91st in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, the defense ranks 72nd, allowing a 39.2% third-down percentage. With nine forced turnovers (69th in the FBS) against 14 turnovers committed (116th in the FBS), Southern Miss (-5) has the 100th-ranked turnover margin in college football.
Texas State
Texas State ranks 23rd-worst in total yards per game (335.6), but it has been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 52nd in the FBS with 361.7 total yards ceded per contest. With 22.7 points per game on offense, Texas State ranks 104th in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 58th, giving up 24.7 points per game. With 241.6 passing yards per game on offense, Texas State ranks 68th in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 79th, allowing 236.7 passing yards per game. Texas State’s rushing offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, registering 94.0 rushing yards per game, which ranks 10th-worst in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 39th with 125.0 rushing yards conceded per contest. With a 38.7% third-down conversion rate on offense, Texas State ranks 75th in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 30th, giving up a 32.7% third-down rate. With 12 forced turnovers (28th in the FBS) and 13 turnovers committed (104th in the FBS) this season, Texas State ranks 100th in the FBS with a turnover margin of -1.
Southern Miss vs. Texas State Betting Analysis
Southern Miss Betting Insights
Southern Miss is 4-2-0 against the spread this season. Southern Miss has an ATS record of 1-1 when playing as at least 2.5-point favorites. This season, three Southern Miss games have gone over the point total. The Golden Eagles have been listed as the moneyline favorite just one other time so far this season, a game they won. The Golden Eagles have played as a moneyline favorite of -130 or shorter in only one game this season, which they won.
Bobcats Betting Insights
Texas State is 4-3-0 against the spread this season. Texas State has a record of 2-2 ATS when playing as at least 2.5-point underdogs. Games involving Texas State have hit the over on three occasions this year. This season, the Bobcats have won one out of the four games in which they’ve been the underdog. The Bobcats have a record of 1-2 when they’re set as an underdog of +108 or more by oddsmakers this season.
Southern Miss vs. Texas State Against The Spread & Betting Records
Southern Miss
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 49.7 | 51.3 | 48.0 |
| Implied Total AVG | 32.0 | 32.3 | 31.7 |
| ATS Record | 4-2-0 | 2-1-0 | 2-1-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 3-3-0 | 2-1-0 | 1-2-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 1-0 | 1-0 | 0-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 1-3 | 0-1 | 1-2 |
Bobcats
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 54.7 | 60.0 | 50.8 |
| Implied Total AVG | 36.7 | 39.7 | 34.5 |
| ATS Record | 4-3-0 | 3-0-0 | 1-3-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 3-4-0 | 1-2-0 | 2-2-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 2-1 | 2-0 | 0-1 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 1-3 | 1-0 | 0-3 |
Players to Watch
Southern Miss
- With 6.0 sacks to go with 5.0 TFL and eight tackles in six games, Dominic Quewon has been a key piece of the Golden Eagles’ defensive unit in 2022.
- The Golden Eagles’ defensive unit has been helped by Jay Stanley, who has suited up for six games and recorded 1.0 sack to go with 1.0 TFL, 18 tackles, and two interceptions.
- Malik Shorts has suited up for six games, delivering 22 tackles and two interceptions for the Golden Eagles.
- Santrell Latham has been a significant contributor to the Golden Eagles’ defense in 2022, with 24 tackles and one sack in six games.
Bobcats
- As a tone-setter on defense, the Bobcats’ Levi Bell has delivered 22 tackles, 7.0 TFL, and five sacks in seven games.
- In seven games for the Bobcats, Jordan Revels has compiled 16 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and 3.5 sacks.
- Kordell Rodgers has been providing a big boost on defense, amassing 11 tackles and three interceptions for the Bobcats.
- With 13 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and two sacks in seven games, Ben Bell has been providing a big boost on defense for the Bobcats.
Southern Miss vs. Texas State Predictions and Pick
Southern Miss vs. Texas State betting card
- Pick ATS:
Golden Eagles (-2.5)
Pick OU:
Over (43.5)
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Our prediction to win this contest is Southern Miss, and we predict that Southern Miss will cover the spread (Southern Miss -2.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 43.5 points.