South Alabama Seeks For First Bowl Win In School History

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The (8-5) Western Kentucky Hilltopers and (10-2) South Alabama Jaguarsare facing off in the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl on Wednesday at Caesars Superdome. WKU won three of its last four, including its finale at Florida Atlantic. USA won five straight to end its season, defeating Old Dominion 27-20 in its finale. Its two losses were by a combined five points. Kickoff is at 9:00 p.m. ET. The game total is 56 points, and the Jags are 4.5-point spread favorites. The Hilltoppers boast the second-ranked passing offense in the nation, averaging 339.2 yards per game. Starting quarterback Austin Reed entered the transfer portal but opted to come back and will play in Wednesday's bowl game. The senior signal-caller accumulated 4,247 passing yards, 36 touchdowns, and ten interceptions this season, posting a 66.5 QBR. Western Kentucky averages 483.6 total yards per game, the tenth-most in the FBS. The South Alabama defense has been outstanding, holding its opponents to 303.4 total yards per game (11th-fewest) and 19.4 points per game (14th-fewest). Senior quarterback Carter Bradleyleads the Jaguars' passing game with 2,976 yards, 25 touchdowns, and ten interceptions. He relies on three pass-catchers the most: Jalen Wayne, Caullin Lacy, and Devin Voisin. This is USA's first season over .500 since joining the FBS in 2012. With no bowl wins, the Jaguars are relishing the opportunity to compete in the New Orleans Bowl.

With their playoff hopes on life support, The New York Jets will look to get their first win in almost a month when they host the Jacksonville Jaguars for Thursday Night Football. This is a critical game for both teams. QB Zach Wilson will be starting for the Jets as Mike White is injured. The Jets are coming off 3 straight losses, their current QB situation has probably left a bad taste in bettors mouths. Zach Wilson did not look bad against Detroit tallying 317 yards and converting over 50% of third downs. On the other hand the Jaguars are coming off some huge wins against Dallas and Tennessee. The Jaguars opened at +2.5 and the line moved down to a pickem. The Jaguars defense is allowing scores on nearly 40% of drives. New York's defense has been efficient keeping one of the highest scoring offenses in Detroit to 20 points. I The Jets should pull this one out at home.

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Trends 📈📉 via Oddsshark

The NYJ are 0-7 SU and 1-6 ATS in its last 7 prime time games

Jacksonville is 2-9 ATS as a road underdog in its last 11 games

Jacksonville is 0-4 SU and 1-3 ATS in its last 4 meetings against the Jets

South Alabama is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games

The under has gone 4-1 in South Alabama's last 5 games

South Alabama is 10-1 SU in their last 11 games as a favorite

Public Money 🤑 via VSiN at 9AMCT

76% of bets and 92% of the money is on The Jaguars -.5

74% of the bets and 84% of the money is on South Alabama -4

61% of bets and 78% of the money is on the Magic -1

39% of the bets and 75% of the money is on the Trail Blazers -4

58% of the bets and 90% of the money is on the Knicks -1..5

65% of the bets and 90% of the money is on the Timberwolves +3.5

19% of the bets and 96% of the money is on the Ducks +235

16% of the bets and 83% of the money is on the Coyotes +245

30% of the bets and 91% of the money is on the Red Wings +139

65% of the bets and 94% of the money is on the Oilers +125

Future Odds 🔮 via Bovada Sportsbook

Injury Report 🏥 via ESPN

NYJ QB Mike White- Out with a rib injury

NYJ WR Denzel Mims- Questionable Non injury related

NYJ WR Corey Davis- Questionable with a concussion

NYJ WR Jeff Smith - Questionable with a knee injury

JAX QB Trevor Lawrence- Questionable with a toe injury

Picks 🔒

South Alabama -3.5: South Alabama has the 4th best rushing defense in college football and the 14th best scoring defense. The Jaguars are much more invested in winning this game. They are a well rounded team and will be playing its full roster of stars. WKU will be down with multiple important players despite QB Reeds presence who went to the transfer portal then returned. The Jaguars are a better team from a better conference and are looking for their first bowl win in school history.

Jets PK: Jaguars defense gives up scores on 40% of drives. Wilson looked good against the Lions and Lawrence is Questionable. Even if he plays he shouldn't be 100%. The Jets should take this one home