South Alabama Jaguars Odds

South Alabama Jaguars 2025 Season Preview

The South Alabama Jaguars enter the 2025 season with renewed energy and a clear vision under head coach Major Applewhite, who steps into the role after two years as the team’s offensive coordinator. Applewhite was a key part of the Jaguars’ rise, including their 10-win campaign in 2022 and the program’s first-ever bowl victory in 2023.

Now in his second year as head coach, Applewhite will look to elevate the program even further, despite having to replace several veteran leaders, including former QB Carter Bradley. The offense is now led by Gio Lopez, a dual-threat quarterback who gained valuable experience last season and looks ready to take full control. On defense, South Alabama returns several key pieces, including All-Sun Belt linebacker Kendrick Toler.

The Jaguars are once again contenders in the Sun Belt West Division, with critical matchups against Troy, Louisiana, and Arkansas State on the schedule. With continuity in coaching and rising talent on both sides of the ball, this is a program that could once again flirt with double-digit wins. 

Betting on the South Alabama Jaguars

South Alabama Point Spreads

Point spreads are a popular bet one can make on either team in a college football game and are based on the margin of victory for the winning team.

A South Alabama spread might look like this:

• South Alabama +3.5 (-110)
• Texas State -3.5 (-110)

A 31-28 loss for South Alabama is still a win for spread bettors since the three-point margin of defeat is less than the 3.5-point spread. Spread tickets on the Jaguars would cash with any loss of three or fewer points, or an outright win.

FAQ: Everything you need to know about point spreads

South Alabama Over/Unders

Over/unders, or totals, are bets on the number of points scored in the game. South Alabama was 7-6 to the Over in the regular season in 2023.

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South Alabama Moneylines

While spread bets depend on the amount of the victory, moneyline bets are a bit simpler, as all that matters is which team wins. Let's look at an example:

• South Alabama -160
• Troy +180

The minus (-) and plus (+) signs distinguish the favorite from the underdog, making South Alabama the favorite in this scenario. Odds can be understood more clearly if you think in terms of $100 increments. A wager on the Jaguars odds would mean every $160 bet nets $100. And it's the opposite for underdogs: Here, the Troy moneyline was set at +180, meaning a $100 wager would profit $180.

Moneylines are also commonly used when making parlays, which are multiple bets tied into one. Let’s say you bet on South Alabama's moneyline and the Over, both bets would need to win for that parlay to be successful. The risk may be greater, but so is the reward with increased odds. Use our Odds Calculator to calculate any bet amount or conversion.

FAQ: How to bet on the moneyline | How to make a parlay

South Alabama Props

Player props are bets on how much of a specific statistic a player will accumulate.

For example, you could bet on how many touchdown passes QB Gio Lopez will throw in a game or bet over or under on WR Jamaal Pritchett's receiving yards. Many skill position players (and some defenders) will have a variety of props available to bet each game.

FAQ: Here’s how prop betting works

South Alabama Futures

Futures are somewhat similar to prop bets in the way both are monitored over the course of a season. However, most future bets are focused on end of season success. Examples of futures are:

• South Alabama Jaguars odds to win the Sun Belt Conference
• South Alabama Jaguars odds to reach the College Football Playoff

If you think the Jaguars can win the Sun Belt this season, this is the bet to make. These types of bets are called futures, and they're just wagers on things that settle at the end of the year. For a full list of college football futures, click or tap here.Make sure to check out our sportsbook reviews for more information on what’s available in your state and exclusive sign-up bonuses and promo codes.