Two quality Sun Belt Conference teams will do battle on Black Friday as Texas State visits South Alabama. Both teams have winning records in conference play this year, while both will look to end their regular seasons on a high note before bowl season. This game is a pick ’em, while the total has been set at 61.5 points. Here, you will find our college football betting picks for Texas State vs South Alabama from Mobile, AL.
Which Texas State Defense Will Show Up Friday?
The Texas State Bobcats are 6-5 overall and 4-3 in Sun Belt play. They will look to end their regular season above the .500 mark by getting a win in this game. But to get that win, Texas State’s defense needs to show up. The Bobcats have won two of their last three games, giving up 52 points in a loss to Georgia State last week while allowing 20 combined points in wins over UL Monroe and Southern Miss during that span. Which defense shows up for the Bobcats in this game will go a long way in determining how this game goes for them.
South Alabama Looking For Third Straight Win
South Alabama is also 6-5 overall, though they are 5-2 in the Sun Belt on the season. They have won two straight games and four of their last five games entering this contest. As they look to end their regular season on a high note, the Jaguars defense will be a focal point. South Alabama has allowed under 25 points in four of their last five games, winning all four of the games in which they have accomplished that over that stretch. While Texas State’s defense is struggling to play consistently, South Alabama’s defense is peaking late in the season.
Texas State vs South Alabama Best Bet
We will take the home team in the Texas State vs South Alabama matchup from Mobile on Friday afternoon. South Alabama is playing better football on defense going into this game, even if Texas State might be a more dangerous offensive side. Look for the Jags to get their seventh win of the regular season in this game, which should be highly competitive throughout.
