This Saturday’s matchup between Arkansas State and Southern Miss is an interesting one from a betting perspective. Arkansas State comes in with a 2-4 record, while Southern Miss sits at 1-4. Both teams have struggled this season, but Arkansas State holds the slight edge.
The betting line favors Arkansas State as the away team by 6.5 points at -110 odds. This means you’d need to bet $110 to win $100 if you back Arkansas State to cover the spread. Southern Miss is the underdog, getting 6.5 points with the same odds. The spread suggests bookmakers expect Arkansas State to win by about a touchdown.
Looking at the moneyline, Arkansas State is -245. This implies they are the favorite to win straight up, with a $245 bet needed to win $100. Southern Miss is at +200, offering a bigger payout on the upset. Moneyline bets are simpler—you just pick who wins, no point spread involved.
The total points line is set at 62.5, with the under slightly favored at -115. This indicates that the game might be on the lower-scoring side, or at least close to this total. Betting the under means you expect fewer than 63 combined points, while over means more.
In summary, Arkansas State is the clear favorite both against the spread and on the moneyline. The 6.5-point spread gives Southern Miss a cushion, making the underdog attractive if you expect a close game. The total points line invites consideration of a moderately scoring game. Choose your bets based on how you see these factors playing out.