Kentucky vs. Southern Miss Spread, Line & Odds for August 31

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The Kentucky Wildcats will host the Southern Miss Golden Eagles on Saturday at 7:45 p.m. ET.

The Golden Eagles are expected to lose by at least two TDs (currently +24.5) versus the Wildcats (with an over/under of 50 points).

Keep reading for our betting preview for this season, and discover all of our predictions here, too!

Spread

Kentucky -24.5 vs. Southern Miss

Bet $20, Payout $37.54

Kentucky vs. Southern Miss Betting Odds

Kentucky put together a 7-6-0 record against the spread last season.
Kentucky covered the spread twice when favored by 24.5 points or more last season (in three opportunities).
Last season, nine Kentucky games hit the over.
Southern Miss compiled a 3-8-0 record against the spread last year.
Southern Miss did not cover the spread when an underdog by 24.5 points or more last season (in one opportunity).
Last season, eight Southern Miss games hit the over.

Last year Devin Leary totaled 2,746 passing yards (211.2 per game) while going 209-for-373 (56%) and throwing for 25 touchdowns with 12 interceptions.
Re’Mahn Davis took 199 carries for 1,129 rushing yards a season ago (86.8 per game) and scored 14 touchdowns. He also caught 33 passes for 323 yards and seven TDs.
Last season Ramon Jefferson rushed for 184 yards on 28 carries (14.2 yards per game).
Last year Dane Key reeled in 42 passes for 636 yards (48.9 per game) and scored six touchdowns.
Tayvion Robinson also chipped in with 552 receiving yards on 41 grabs and four touchdowns. He was targeted 68 times, and averaged 42.5 yards per game.
Barion Brown caught 43 passes for 539 yards and four touchdowns, averaging 41.5 yards per game.
Deone Walker had a solid body of work a year ago, collecting 7.5 sacks, 12 TFL and 55 tackles.
D’Eryk Jackson’s 2023 campaign saw him total 88 tackles, five TFL, two sacks, and two interceptions.
Maxwell Hairston intercepted five passes while adding 63 tackles, one TFL, and five passes defended a season ago.

Billy Wiles collected 1,934 passing yards (161.2 per game) with a 53.7% completion percentage last year (160-for-298), throwing for 11 touchdowns with seven interceptions.
Frank Gore Jr. took 231 carries for 1,131 rushing yards a season ago (94.3 per game) and scored 10 touchdowns. He also caught 27 passes for 221 yards with three TDs through the air.
Last season Rodrigues Clark rushed for 429 yards on 76 carries (35.8 yards per game), with two rushing touchdowns.
Last season Jakarius Caston was targeted 79 times and recorded 33 catches for 621 yards and six touchdowns.
Latreal Jones also tacked on 36 catches for 498 yards and three touchdowns. He was targeted 60 times, and posted 41.5 receiving yards per game.
Tiaquelin Mims caught 39 passes on 66 targets for 445 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 37.1 receiving yards per game.
Last season Jalil Clemons totaled 5.5 sacks, eight TFL and 31 tackles.
Dylan Lawrence totaled 73 tackles, one TFL, and one sack over his 2023 campaign.
MJ Daniels picked off three passes while adding 25 tackles and three passes defended a season ago.