Sun Belt Football Predictions, Computer Picks & Best Bets | Week 5

Published 6:12 pm Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Looking for information on the best bets in Sun Belt action in Week 5? Our computer model likes betting on the over/under in the Ball State vs. James Madison matchup, and taking South Alabama (+22.5) over LSU against the spread. Find more analysis on those college football games, and potential options to create a parlay bet, 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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