The Memphis Tigers (-19) are set to take on the South Alabama Jaguars at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Kickoff for this game is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET and ESPNU will televise the action.
Betting Preview: South Alabama Jaguars vs. Memphis Tigers
South Alabama is entering this game as a noticeable underdog and is currently getting 19 points. If they are wanting to play the moneyline, bettors would currently need to lay down $1,600 in order to win $100 back on the Tigers (-1600). The Jaguars are getting +850 moneyline odds. Oddsmakers have placed the over/under (O/U) at 61 points. If Memphis gets behind early on, it would likely create a worthwhile betting scenario in-game.
Early action has been leaning to the Jags. The line initially opened at 21 and the over/under was set originally at 61.5.
The Tigers have gained 1.0 unit so far in 2019 and are 1-1 against the spread (ATS). The team has posted an O/U record of 1-1.
The Jaguars have gained 0.0 units this season. The team is 1-1 ATS and also has an O/U record of 1-1.
The Tigers have gone 2-0 straight up (SU) in 2019 while the Jaguars are 1-1 SU.
The Tigers are hoping to stay unbeaten following a 55-24 victory over Southern University last week. the Tigers completed 23-of-28 passes for 398 yards and two touchdowns. Brady White went 17-for-21 for 337 yards and two touchdowns while Connor Adair completed six-of-seven for 61 yards. Kenneth Gainwell (85 rushing yards on 16 attempts, two TDs) and Kylan Watkins (35 yards on 10 carries, one TD) spearheaded the ground attack in the win while Damonte Coxie (six receptions, 112 yards) and Gainwell (four catches, 38 yards, one TD) shared the receiving duties.
South Alabama is coming off of a 37-14 win over Jackson State. The team’s defense allowed the Tigers to run for 142 yards on 30 rush attempts, along with one rushing TD. Keyshawn Harper was a bright spot in the loss, posting 75 rushing yards on 10 attempts for Jackson State. For South Alabama, Cephus Johnson completed 11-of-18 passes for 120 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. Tra Minter had an outstanding statline. In addition to 189 rushing yards on 16 attempts (and two TDs), Minter also reeled in four receptions for 33 yards.
Memphis has run the ball on 61.2 percent of its offensive possessions this year while South Alabama has an overall rush percentage of 65.8 percent. The Tigers have run for 184.5 yards/game and have six touchdowns via handoffs this year. The Jags are putting up 248 rushing yards per game and have five total rush TDs.
It seems like the Jags may have an advantage when it comes to effectiveness in the ground game. Their running backs has generated 4.8 yards per carry while the defense has allowed a YPC of 3.2 to opponents. The Tigers have registered 4.0 yards per carry while allowing a YPC of 3.4 to opponents.
The Tigers offensive scheme has averaged 285 yards through the air overall and has two passing scores so far. The Jags have put up 178 pass yards per outing and have three total pass TDs.
Defensively, Memphis seems to have the upper hand when it comes to limiting the pass. The team has allowed 124 rush yards and 91.5 pass yards per game. The South Alabama defense has allowed 150.5 yards per game to opposing passers and 120.0 yards per game to opposing runners. The Tigers are allowing an adjusted net yards per pass attempt (ANY/A) of only 3.09 to opponents, while the Jags have given up a 4.06 ANY/A.
White likely has the advantage over Johnson in this matchup, as his adjusted net yards per pass attempt sits at 16.77for the season and 8.85 over the past two games. Johnson’s ANY/A is 2.78 for the season and 3.55 over his last two outings.
These two schools faced off a year ago with the final outcome being a 52-35 win for Memphis.
Memphis Tigers at South Alabama Jaguars Free Prediction
SU Winner: Memphis, ATS Winner: South Alabama, O/U: Over
Betting Trends
- The Over/Under for Memphis’ last game was set at 68.5. The over cashed in the team’s 55-24 victory over Southern University.
- The South Alabama offense has lost three fumbles this season while Memphis has let one get away.
- The O/U for South Alabama’s last match was set at 47. The over cashed in the team’s 37-14 win over Jackson State.
- The Tigers offense has produced four pass plays of 40 or more yards, while the Jaguars have accounted for zero such plays.
- The Memphis defense has yet to allow a passing play of 40 or more yards, while South Alabama has given up one such play.
- The Memphis offense has created one rushing play of 20 or more yards, while South Alabama has created six such runs.
- Both defenses have allowed two rushing plays of 20 yards or more. The Tigers have given up nine running plays of 10+ yards while the Jaguars have given up 10 such plays.
- The Memphis defense has sacked opposing QBs five times this season. South Alabama has registered three sacks.
