In college football betting circles, the Sun Belt Conference has certainly earned its Fun Belt nickname over the last few years. With memorable teams like App State and Coastal Carolina providing plenty of entertainment on weekdays and weekends alike, this league is always worth keeping an eye on. Here, we look at the Sun Belt championship betting odds and break down the field in this conference in 2024.
Sun Belt Conference Odds
Team | Sun Belt Championship Odds |
App State | +325 |
Texas State | +450 |
Louisiana | +550 |
South Alabama | +700 |
James Madison | +800 |
Troy | +1100 |
Marshall | +1400 |
Arkansas State | +1600 |
Coastal Carolina | +2000 |
Georgia Southern | +2000 |
Old Dominion | +3000 |
Southern Miss | +3500 |
Georgia State | +4000 |
UL Monroe | +25000 |
Sun Belt Conference Odds Preview
Troy beat App State in the Sun Belt title game in 2023, but Troy is not the favorite to win the league this year due to turnover from last year’s squad. Instead, App State is the favorite to come away with the league title in a conference that is wide open. Every team is at plus money to win the conference title at this point in time, which should make for a fascinating race to be the Sun Belt champ.
App State is counting on Joey Aguilar to have a big year after what was a strong season for him last season. Aguilar threw 33 touchdown passes to just 10 interceptions to help the Mountaineers make the Sun Belt championship game. If he can deliver similar stats this year, App State could find itself right at the top of the list in this league.
Beyond App State, Texas State and Louisiana are among the favorites to win this conference. The Ragin’ Cajuns appeared in four straight Sun Belt title games from 2018 to 2021, but have gone two straight seasons without getting back there. They have a real chance to break that streak in 2024 in what should be a highly competitive year in the Fun Belt.
Also worth monitoring will be the play of James Madison, who can win the Sun Belt title this year. Last season, the Dukes were not eligible to play in the postseason as a part of their transition from the FCS level to FBS football. James Madison went 7-1 in the Sun Belt last year and were clearly the best team in the conference, with the question this year being whether they can replicate that level of play now that they can actually benefit from it in the form of playing for a league championship.
Sun Belt Conference Football Betting & Handicapping
In general, there is one unique component to Sun Belt football that bettors should be sure not to overlook. This league features several mid-week games for teams in this conference. Therefore, being able to deliver on short rest is more important in this league and the MAC than the other conferences in the country.
The wide-open nature of this league also gives an advantage to those who actually watch the action unfold in the Sun Belt. Seeing how each team plays with your own eyes can help you to identify advantages and disadvantages before betting on games in this conference. At the very least, watching some game action on demand in the middle of the week can be beneficial.
Sun Belt Football Championship History
Year | Sun Belt Champion |
---|---|
2023 | Troy |
2022 | Troy |
2021 | Louisiana |
2020 | Coastal Carolina/Louisiana |
2019 | Appalachian State |
2018 | Appalachian State |
2017 | Appalachian State/Troy |
2016 | Appalachian State/Arkansas State |
2015 | Arkansas State |
2014 | Georgia Southern |
2013 | Arkansas State/Louisiana-Lafayette |
2012 | Arkansas State |
Sun Belt Football Championship Wins
All Time Wins | Sun Belt Team | Last Yr Won |
---|---|---|
8 | Troy | 2023 |
6 | Arkansas State | 2016 |
4 | Appalachian State | 2019 |
4 | North Texas | 2004 |
4 | Louisiana | 2021 |
2 | Middle Tennessee State | 2006 |
1 | Florida Atlantic | 2007 |
1 | Florida International | 2010 |
1 | Georgia Southern | 2014 |
1 | Coastal Carolina | 2020 |
1 | Louisiana-Monroe | 2005 |