Western Kentucky vs. South Alabama 2022 New Orleans Bowl Odds, Preview & Pick

By Hank Blaine • December 20, 2022

On Wednesday, South Alabama takes on Western Kentucky at the 2022 New Orleans Bowl. The Jaguars finished the season with a terrific 10-2 record. The Hilltoppers’ record wasn’t nearly as good at 8-5. But Western Kentucky has an excellent offense. Will the Hilltoppers get it done? Or will South Alabama step it up enough for the win and cover?

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Western Kentucky vs. South Alabama 2022 New Orleans Bowl Game Information

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— Sun Belt (@SunBelt) December 4, 2022

When: Wednesday, Dec. 21 at 9:00 pm ET
Where: Superdome, New Orleans, LA
TV: ESPN
Radio: The Ticket” 1310 AM (Western Kentucky) // KSL 102.7 FM (South Alabama)

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College Footall Odds: Western Kentucky (+3.5) // South Alabama (-3.5)

Why Bet on the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?

The Hilltoppers boast the nation’s second-ranked passing attack. QB Austin Reed averages 339.2 passing yards per game.

Overall, Reed threw for 4,250 yards and 36 TDs. The Western Kentucky quarterback’s top target was Malachi Corley. Corley caught 90 passes for 1,181 yards. Malachi scored 9 touchdowns. The Reed to Corley connection is the reason Western Kentucky averaged 35.8 points per game during the regular season.

The 2022 Western Kentucky D allows an average of 380.6 total yards per game. The Hilltoppers give up just 23.5 points each contest. The defense had a decent season pressuring opposing quarterbacks. Jacques Evans paced the Hilltoppers with 8 sacks on the season. Kaleb Oliver grabbed 3 interceptions in 2022.

Why Bet on the South Alabama Jaguars?

You don’t go 10-2 without having a decent offense. The South Alabama Jaguars average 423.8 total yards per game. The Jaguars score over 31 each contest.

RB1 La’Damian Webb had a terrific season. Webb rushed for 1,010 yards and scored 13 rushing TDs. La’Damian averaged 5.2 yards per carry.

Quarterback Carter Bradley only threw for 2,983 yards. Bradley tossed 25 touchdown passes.

The Jaguars’ have a great offense but it’s their defense that carried South Bama for most of the season. The D ranks eleventh in total yards allowed per game at 303.

Opponents average just 87.6 rushing yards per game, ranking fourth. South Alabama holds opposing teams to less than 20 points each contest.

Jamie Sheriff leads the team with 6 sacks. Yam Banks had a fantastic regular season with 5 interceptions.

Western Kentucky vs. South Alabama Betting Trends

Hilltoppers are 5-0 ATS versus a team with a winning record.
North Texas is 6-1 ATS versus a team with a winning record.
Over is 8-3 in North Texas’ last 11 games.
Broncos are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 non-conference games.
Boise State is 7-0-1 ATS in their last 8 8 games following a straight up loss.
Under in Boise State’s last 15 games following an ATS loss.

Western Kentucky vs. South Alabama Expert Betting Predictions

Boise State didn’t play well against the Fresno State Bulldogs in the Mountain West Championship, but Fresno entered the game on fire.

In the Frisco Bowl, Boise plays a team with a decent offense but one that doesn’t play much defense. If you’re a Mean Green backer, you can’t feel good about facing dual-threat quarterback Taylen Green and running back George Holani.

Both guys can take it to the house on any given carry. If Green must throw the ball, he has the ability. But against North Texas, Green and Holani should control things from the first possession.

Boise State’s defense will contain the Mean Green offense. The spread is high but the Broncos can cover. Boise State is the play.

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