South Alabama vs. North Texas Spread, Line, Odds and Betting Preview | August 31

The North Texas Mean Green are in action on Saturday at 5:00 p.m. ET at Hancock Whitney Stadium versus the South Alabama Jaguars.

The Jaguars are favored, but by less than a touchdown (-6), against the Mean Green. The over/under for this game is 62 points.

Read on for our betting primer for this season, and uncover all of our expert picks here, too!

Betting Odds

South Alabama -6 vs. North Texas

Bet $20, Payout $38.18

South Alabama vs. North Texas Betting Odds

  • Spread favorite: Jaguars (-6)
  • Moneyline: Jaguars (-218), Mean Green (+178)
  • Total: 62 points

South Alabama vs. North Texas Betting Stats and Info

  • South Alabama covered five times in 13 games with a spread last season.
  • South Alabama was favored by 6 points or more nine times last season, and covered the spread in four of those games.
  • Last season, the combined scoring went over the point total seven times in South Alabama games.
  • North Texas covered seven times in 12 matchups with a spread last season.
  • North Texas covered the spread three times last season (3-1-1 ATS) when playing as at least 6-point underdogs.
  • North Texas and its opponent combined to hit the over six out of 12 times last year.

South Alabama vs. North Texas Key Players

South Alabama Jaguars

  • Carter Bradley recorded 2,660 passing yards (204.6 per game) with a 67.8% completion percentage last season, while throwing for 19 touchdowns with seven interceptions.
  • La’Damian Webb ran for 1,007 yards on 186 carries (77.5 yards per game) and scored 16 touchdowns a season ago.
  • Last year Kentrel Bullock ran for 448 yards on 83 carries (34.5 yards per game), with four rushing touchdowns.
  • Last year Caullin Lacy grabbed 91 passes for 1,316 yards (101.2 per game) and scored seven touchdowns.
  • Jamaal Pritchett’s stat line last year showed 57 catches for 883 yards and eight touchdowns. He averaged 67.9 yards per game.
  • DaMarcus Thomas caught 27 passes on 38 targets for 235 yards and five touchdowns, averaging 18.1 yards per game.
  • Quentin Wilfawn put together an impressive stat line a year ago, registering 6.5 sacks, 13 TFL and 84 tackles.
  • Jaden Voisin picked off four passes while adding 70 tackles, one TFL, and four passes defended a season ago.

North Texas Mean Green

  • Last year Chandler Rogers racked up 3,382 passing yards (281.8 per game) while going 262-for-422 (62.1%) and throwing for 29 touchdowns with five interceptions. He tacked on 180 rushing yards on 109 carries and four TDs.
  • Ayo Adeyi churned out 1,017 rushing yards (84.8 per game) and scored six touchdowns.
  • Oscar Adaway III amassed 738 rushing yards on 123 carries with six touchdowns on the ground last year.
  • Last season Jay Maclin reeled in 57 passes for 1,004 yards (83.7 per game) and 11 touchdowns.
  • Damon Ward Jr. also chipped in with 487 yards on 39 grabs and five touchdowns. He was targeted 60 times, and averaged 40.6 receiving yards last year.
  • Roderic Burns caught 41 passes on 67 targets for 466 yards and four TDs.
  • Last season Jordan Brown put up 3.5 sacks, three TFL and 81 tackles.
  • Phillip Hill picked off three passes while adding 44 tackles, one TFL, and four passes defended a season ago.