Sun Belt Football Predictions, Computer Picks & Best Bets | Week 5
Published 1:12 pm Wednesday, September 25, 2024
The options on the Week 5 college football slate include Sun Belt teams involved in nine games. As you are putting together your betting ticket or selecting parlay options, our model suggests South Alabama (+22.5) against LSU is the best bet against the spread, while betting on the total in the Ball State vs. James Madison matchup carries the best value. Find even more stats and insights on those and other contests 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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