Sun Belt Football Predictions, Computer Picks & Best Bets | Week 5
Published 8:14 pm Wednesday, September 25, 2024
With nine games on the Sun Belt Week 5 college football schedule, there are plenty of options to consider before placing any bets. Our model thinks South Alabama (+22.5) against LSU is the best spread bet, while the Ball State vs. James Madison matchup is the best over/under to bet on. Find even more stats and insights on those and other games to wager on or add to a parlay in the article below.
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Best Week 5 Sun Belt Spread Bets
Pick: South Alabama +22.5 vs. LSU
- Matchup: South Alabama Jaguars at LSU Tigers
- Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: LSU by 12.3 points
- Date/Time: Sept. 28 at 7:45 PM ET
- TV Channel: SEC Network
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Pick: Marshall -3 vs. Western Michigan
- Matchup: Western Michigan Broncos at Marshall Thundering Herd
- Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Marshall by 7 points
- Date/Time: Sept. 28 at 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Pick: Sam Houston +8.5 vs. Texas State
- Matchup: Texas State Bobcats vs. Sam Houston Bearkats
- Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Texas State by 4.7 points
- Date/Time: Sept. 28 at 3:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Pick: Troy -7 vs. Louisiana-Monroe
- Matchup: Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks at Troy Trojans
- Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Troy by 9.5 points
- Date/Time: Sept. 28 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Pick: Appalachian State +3.5 vs. Liberty
- Matchup: Liberty Flames at Appalachian State Mountaineers
- Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Liberty by 2.3 points
- Date/Time: Sept. 28 at 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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Best Week 5 Sun Belt Total Bets
Over 57.5 – Ball State vs. James Madison
- Matchup: Ball State Cardinals at James Madison Dukes
- Projected Total: 72.5 points
- Date/Time: Sept. 28 at 1:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Under 62.5 – Liberty vs. Appalachian State
- Matchup: Liberty Flames at Appalachian State Mountaineers
- Projected Total: 56.5 points
- Date/Time: Sept. 28 at 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Over 45.5 – Louisiana-Monroe vs. Troy
- Matchup: Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks at Troy Trojans
- Projected Total: 51 points
- Date/Time: Sept. 28 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Under 65.5 – South Alabama vs. LSU
- Matchup: South Alabama Jaguars at LSU Tigers
- Projected Total: 61 points
- Date/Time: Sept. 28 at 7:45 PM ET
- TV Channel: SEC Network
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Under 60.5 – Louisiana vs. Wake Forest
- Matchup: Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns at Wake Forest Demon Deacons
- Projected Total: 56.3 points
- Date/Time: Sept. 28 at 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ACC Network
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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Week 5 Sun Belt Standings
| Team | 2023 Record | 2023 PF/G vs PA/G | 2023 YDS/G vs OPP YDS/G |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison | 3-0 (0-0 Sun Belt) | 37.7 / 21.0 | 437.7 / 403.0 |
| Coastal Carolina | 3-1 (0-0 Sun Belt) | 36.8 / 27.8 | 419.8 / 378.8 |
| Louisiana | 2-1 (0-0 Sun Belt) | 35.7 / 20.3 | 452.0 / 266.7 |
| Louisiana-Monroe | 2-1 (0-0 Sun Belt) | 21.7 / 23.7 | 247.7 / 347.3 |
| Arkansas State | 2-2 (0-0 Sun Belt) | 21.8 / 33.8 | 328.8 / 429.8 |
| Georgia Southern | 2-2 (0-0 Sun Belt) | 30.0 / 34.8 | 323.0 / 518.5 |
| Texas State | 2-1 (0-0 Sun Belt) | 37.0 / 22.7 | 463.3 / 323.0 |
| Georgia State | 2-1 (0-0 Sun Belt) | 24.0 / 29.3 | 392.3 / 395.7 |
| South Alabama | 2-2 (1-0 Sun Belt) | 48.3 / 25.8 | 502.8 / 394.0 |
| Appalachian State | 2-2 (0-1 Sun Belt) | 23.3 / 35.8 | 438.3 / 453.8 |
| Marshall | 1-2 (0-0 Sun Belt) | 24.3 / 27.7 | 363.7 / 386.3 |
| Southern Miss | 1-3 (0-0 Sun Belt) | 16.5 / 33.5 | 305.8 / 415.5 |
| Troy | 1-3 (0-0 Sun Belt) | 24.5 / 29.0 | 350.5 / 392.5 |
| Old Dominion | 0-3 (0-0 Sun Belt) | 16.7 / 26.7 | 295.0 / 406.3 |
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