Sun Belt Football Predictions, Computer Picks & Best Bets | Bowl Season

Published 9:12 pm Wednesday, December 11, 2024

The bowl season slate features eight Sun Belt matchups, with Marshall (+14.5) against Army among the best bets against the spread, according to our projections. For more suggestions, including parlay opportunities, scroll down.

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Best Week 16 Sun Belt Spread Bets

Pick: Marshall +14.5 vs. Army

  • Matchup: Marshall Thundering Herd vs. Army Black Knights
  • Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Army by 1.7 points
  • Date/Time: Dec. 28 at 9:15 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Pick: Coastal Carolina +7.5 vs. UTSA

  • Matchup: Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs. UTSA Roadrunners
  • Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Coastal Carolina by 2.1 points
  • Date/Time: Dec. 23 at 11:00 AM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Pick: Louisiana +12.5 vs. TCU

  • Matchup: Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns vs. TCU Horned Frogs
  • Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: TCU by 5.7 points
  • Date/Time: Dec. 28 at 2:15 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Pick: James Madison -8.5 vs. Western Kentucky

  • Matchup: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. James Madison Dukes
  • Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: James Madison by 11.3 points
  • Date/Time: Dec. 18 at 5:30 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Pick: Texas State -10 vs. North Texas

  • Matchup: North Texas Mean Green vs. Texas State Bobcats
  • Projected Winner & Margin of Victory: Texas State by 12.7 points
  • Date/Time: Jan. 3 at 4:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

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Best Week 16 Sun Belt Total Bets

Over 55.5 – Coastal Carolina vs. UTSA

  • Matchup: Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs. UTSA Roadrunners
  • Projected Total: 62.5 points
  • Date/Time: Dec. 23 at 11:00 AM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Over 48.5 – Marshall vs. Army

  • Matchup: Marshall Thundering Herd vs. Army Black Knights
  • Projected Total: 51.7 points
  • Date/Time: Dec. 28 at 9:15 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Under 68.5 – North Texas vs. Texas State

  • Matchup: North Texas Mean Green vs. Texas State Bobcats
  • Projected Total: 65.5 points
  • Date/Time: Jan. 3 at 4:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN
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Over 52.5 – Western Kentucky vs. James Madison

  • Matchup: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. James Madison Dukes
  • Projected Total: 54.7 points
  • Date/Time: Dec. 18 at 5:30 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Over 57.5 – Louisiana vs. TCU

  • Matchup: Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns vs. TCU Horned Frogs
  • Projected Total: 59.1 points
  • Date/Time: Dec. 28 at 2:15 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

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Week 16 Sun Belt Standings

Team 2023 Record 2023 PF/G vs PA/G 2023 YDS/G vs OPP YDS/G
Marshall 10-3 (7-1 Sun Belt) 31.8 / 23.1 382.2 / 377.8
Georgia Southern 8-4 (6-2 Sun Belt) 28.2 / 27.3 364.1 / 442.2
James Madison 8-4 (4-4 Sun Belt) 33.8 / 20.8 410.4 / 323.2
Old Dominion 5-7 (4-4 Sun Belt) 28.0 / 28.0 402.3 / 410.4
Coastal Carolina 6-6 (3-5 Sun Belt) 29.8 / 30.6 382.3 / 405.6
Appalachian State 5-6 (3-5 Sun Belt) 26.6 / 32.9 426.7 / 412.5
Georgia State 3-9 (1-7 Sun Belt) 23.8 / 33.8 389.0 / 418.7
Louisiana 10-3 (7-1 Sun Belt) 33.1 / 23.4 431.6 / 347.0
Texas State 7-5 (5-3 Sun Belt) 37.1 / 24.3 474.3 / 347.9
Arkansas State 7-5 (5-3 Sun Belt) 24.8 / 32.3 386.4 / 460.7
South Alabama 6-6 (5-3 Sun Belt) 34.8 / 25.3 433.9 / 399.9
Louisiana-Monroe 5-7 (3-5 Sun Belt) 21.0 / 28.8 306.5 / 385.0
Troy 4-8 (3-5 Sun Belt) 26.0 / 28.4 370.2 / 366.9
Southern Miss 1-11 (0-8 Sun Belt) 15.3 / 37.8 283.8 / 449.2

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