Sun Belt Football Predictions, Computer Picks & Best Bets | Week 8
Published 6:12 am Monday, October 14, 2024
Week 8 of the 2024 college football season features six games involving Sun Belt teams. Keep reading to see a couple of the best bets on the table for standalone wagers or parlay options (based on our computer model), which include taking Coastal Carolina +3.5 against Louisiana as a spread bet and wagering on the over/under in the Texas State vs. Old Dominion matchup.
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Best Week 8 Sun Belt Spread Bets
Pick: Coastal Carolina +3.5 vs. Louisiana
- Matchup: Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns at Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
- Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Coastal Carolina by 7.7 points
- Date/Time: Oct. 19 at 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPNU
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Pick: Troy +11.5 vs. South Alabama
- Matchup: Troy Trojans at South Alabama Jaguars
- Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: South Alabama by 4.4 points
- Date/Time: Oct. 15 at 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Pick: Arkansas State -6.5 vs. Southern Miss
- Matchup: Arkansas State Red Wolves at Southern Miss Golden Eagles
- Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Arkansas State by 11.2 points
- Date/Time: Oct. 19 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Pick: Old Dominion +10 vs. Texas State
- Matchup: Texas State Bobcats at Old Dominion Monarchs
- Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Texas State by 8.1 points
- Date/Time: Oct. 19 at 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Pick: Georgia State +8.5 vs. Marshall
- Matchup: Georgia State Panthers at Marshall Thundering Herd
- Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Marshall by 7.7 points
- Date/Time: Oct. 17 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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Best Week 8 Sun Belt Total Bets
Under 62.5 – Texas State vs. Old Dominion
- Matchup: Texas State Bobcats at Old Dominion Monarchs
- Projected Total: 55.5 points
- Date/Time: Oct. 19 at 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Over 56.5 – Louisiana vs. Coastal Carolina
- Matchup: Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns at Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
- Projected Total: 61.6 points
- Date/Time: Oct. 19 at 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPNU
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Under 53.5 – Arkansas State vs. Southern Miss
- Matchup: Arkansas State Red Wolves at Southern Miss Golden Eagles
- Projected Total: 49.1 points
- Date/Time: Oct. 19 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Under 56.5 – Troy vs. South Alabama
- Matchup: Troy Trojans at South Alabama Jaguars
- Projected Total: 53.0 points
- Date/Time: Oct. 15 at 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Over 59.5 – James Madison vs. Georgia Southern
- Matchup: James Madison Dukes at Georgia Southern Eagles
- Projected Total: 62.2 points
- Date/Time: Oct. 19 at 4:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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Week 8 Sun Belt Standings
| Team | 2023 Record | 2023 PF/G vs PA/G | 2023 YDS/G vs OPP YDS/G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Southern | 4-2 (2-0 Sun Belt) | 30.3 / 30.5 | 368.7 / 474.7 |
| James Madison | 5-1 (1-1 Sun Belt) | 39.0 / 16.3 | 442.5 / 316.2 |
| Coastal Carolina | 4-2 (1-1 Sun Belt) | 33.2 / 31.2 | 395.8 / 399.7 |
| Marshall | 3-3 (1-1 Sun Belt) | 29.2 / 27.3 | 377.5 / 395.3 |
| Old Dominion | 2-4 (1-1 Sun Belt) | 23.0 / 27.7 | 337.2 / 408.3 |
| Georgia State | 2-3 (0-2 Sun Belt) | 21.4 / 29.4 | 375.8 / 405.6 |
| Appalachian State | 2-4 (0-3 Sun Belt) | 25.7 / 38.2 | 436.2 / 424.0 |
| Louisiana-Monroe | 5-1 (3-0 Sun Belt) | 22.8 / 20.0 | 279.8 / 343.3 |
| Louisiana | 5-1 (2-0 Sun Belt) | 34.2 / 22.7 | 432.7 / 306.7 |
| Texas State | 4-2 (2-0 Sun Belt) | 38.2 / 22.3 | 477.5 / 346.2 |
| Arkansas State | 3-3 (1-1 Sun Belt) | 19.0 / 32.0 | 351.7 / 460.5 |
| South Alabama | 2-4 (1-1 Sun Belt) | 36.5 / 27.2 | 466.2 / 442.3 |
| Southern Miss | 1-5 (0-2 Sun Belt) | 16.7 / 32.5 | 291.2 / 417.3 |
| Troy | 1-5 (0-2 Sun Belt) | 20.7 / 27.8 | 334.2 / 380.7 |
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