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South Alabama at Arkansas State

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WEEK 6 · 10/8/2026, 6:30:00 PM CT

South Alabama at Arkansas State

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SE v3.0 PROJECTION29.0 — 34.5

Separate CFBD line snapshot: Arkansas State spread -3 · total 60
Line snapshot 10/7/2026, 7:25:27 PM CT

Our prediction vs sportsbook odds

Our projected score: South Alabama 29.0 · Arkansas State 34.5

DraftKingsStale snapshot

Market	Our model	Sportsbook snapshot	Model / market difference
Moneyline	Arkansas State win 31.0%	Arkansas State (-142) South Alabama (+120)	-27.6 percentage points vs Arkansas State break-even
Spread	Arkansas State -5.5	Arkansas State -3 (-102) South Alabama +3 (-118)	+2.5 points home-side edge; favors Arkansas State
Total	63.6	Over 60.5 (-105) Under 60.5 (-115)	+3.1 points (model − market total)

South Alabama at Arkansas State
Oldest displayed book update 10/8/2026, 7:04:07 AM CDT · retrieved 10/8/2026, 7:08:48 AM CDT

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FanDuelStale snapshot

Market	Our model	Sportsbook snapshot	Model / market difference
Moneyline	Arkansas State win 31.0%	Arkansas State (-142) South Alabama (+118)	-27.6 percentage points vs Arkansas State break-even
Spread	Arkansas State -5.5	Arkansas State -2.5 (-118) South Alabama +2.5 (-104)	+3 points home-side edge; favors Arkansas State
Total	63.6	Over 59.5 (-114) Under 59.5 (-106)	+4.1 points (model − market total)

South Alabama at Arkansas State
Oldest displayed book update 10/8/2026, 7:04:39 AM CDT · retrieved 10/8/2026, 7:08:48 AM CDT

BetMGMStale snapshot

Market	Our model	Sportsbook snapshot	Model / market difference
Moneyline	Arkansas State win 31.0%	Arkansas State (-145) South Alabama (+125)	-28.1 percentage points vs Arkansas State break-even
Spread	Arkansas State -5.5	Arkansas State -2.5 (-130) South Alabama +2.5 (-102)	+3 points home-side edge; favors Arkansas State
Total	63.6	Over 60.5 (-140) Under 60.5 (+105)	+3.1 points (model − market total)

South Alabama at Arkansas State
Oldest displayed book update 10/8/2026, 7:04:03 AM CDT · retrieved 10/8/2026, 7:08:48 AM CDT

Differences are arithmetic comparisons, not validated betting edges or positive-EV recommendations. Bookmaker prices include margin and may have changed.

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2026-10-08 · CENTRAL TIME · model-edge-3.0

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COLLEGE-FOOTBALL · MODEL PICK · SE v3.0

over +59.5

South Alabama at Arkansas State · 10/8/2026, 6:30:00 PM CDT

Model Projection: Arkansas State 34.5 — South Alabama 29.0

Model Edge: 4.1 points · qualification minimum 4.0 points

Market line: 59.5 · FanDuel · Odds: -114

Model probability: 44.8% · uncalibrated estimate. Raw estimated EV: -15.8%.

Why We Like It: over +59.5 meets the current model’s total edge threshold. The projected scores support the selected direction.

Forecast 10/8/2026, 1:09:00 PM CDT · market 10/8/2026, 7:04:39 AM CDT · policy model-edge-3.0. Cached daily prices may move.

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COLLEGE-FOOTBALL · MODEL PICK · SE v3.0

Arkansas State -2.5

South Alabama at Arkansas State · 10/8/2026, 6:30:00 PM CDT

Model Projection: Arkansas State 34.5 — South Alabama 29.0

Model Edge: 3.0 points · qualification minimum 3.0 points

Market line: -2.5 · FanDuel · Odds: -118

Model probability: 28.4% · uncalibrated estimate. Raw estimated EV: -47.4%.

Why We Like It: Arkansas State -2.5 meets the current model’s spread edge threshold. The projected scores support the selected direction.

Forecast 10/8/2026, 1:09:00 PM CDT · market 10/8/2026, 7:04:39 AM CDT · policy model-edge-3.0. Cached daily prices may move.

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COLLEGE-FOOTBALL · 10/8/2026, 6:30:00 PM CDT

South Alabama at Arkansas State

Model Prediction: South Alabama 29.0 · Arkansas State 34.5

Projected Winner: Arkansas State

Arkansas State win 31.0% · projected Arkansas State spread -5.5 · total 63.6

Why the Model Projects This Outcome

The model projects Arkansas State ahead by 5.5 with a game total of 63.6. Injuries and lineup changes are unverified. This is a model lean, not a validated betting recommendation.

Research forecast · betting confidence unavailable

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Model / market research comparisons

Unvalidated residual estimates are descriptive research, not published bets. Expected value below is arithmetic per unit staked, not a validated profit forecast; pushes return the stake.

Game / selection	Sportsbook	Line / price	Research probability	Break-even	Raw EV	Publication status
South Alabama at Arkansas State spread · South Alabama Selected edge -3.0 points	BetMGM	2.5 / -102	71.6% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	50.5%	41.7%	Blocked: model_edge_below_threshold 10/8/2026, 7:05:00 AM CDT
South Alabama at Arkansas State spread · South Alabama Selected edge -3.0 points	FanDuel	2.5 / -104	71.6% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	51.0%	40.4%	Blocked: model_edge_below_threshold 10/8/2026, 7:04:39 AM CDT
South Alabama at Arkansas State spread · South Alabama Selected edge -2.5 points	DraftKings	3 / -118	74.8% conditional on no push · push 4.3%	54.1%	36.5%	Blocked: model_edge_below_threshold 10/8/2026, 7:04:07 AM CDT
South Alabama at Arkansas State total · under Selected edge -3.1 points	BetMGM	60.5 / +105	57.8% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	48.8%	18.4%	Blocked: model_edge_below_threshold 10/8/2026, 7:05:00 AM CDT
South Alabama at Arkansas State total · under Selected edge -3.1 points	DraftKings	60.5 / -115	57.8% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	53.5%	8.0%	Blocked: model_edge_below_threshold 10/8/2026, 7:04:07 AM CDT
South Alabama at Arkansas State total · under Selected edge -4.1 points	FanDuel	59.5 / -106	55.2% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	51.5%	7.2%	Blocked: model_edge_below_threshold 10/8/2026, 7:04:39 AM CDT
South Alabama at Arkansas State total · over Selected edge 4.1 points	FanDuel	59.5 / -114	44.8% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	53.3%	-15.8%	Blocked: 10/8/2026, 7:04:39 AM CDT
South Alabama at Arkansas State total · over Selected edge 3.1 points	DraftKings	60.5 / -105	42.2% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	51.2%	-17.5%	Blocked: model_edge_below_threshold 10/8/2026, 7:04:07 AM CDT
South Alabama at Arkansas State total · over Selected edge 3.1 points	BetMGM	60.5 / -140	42.2% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	58.3%	-27.6%	Blocked: model_edge_below_threshold 10/8/2026, 7:05:00 AM CDT
South Alabama at Arkansas State spread · Arkansas State Selected edge 3.0 points	FanDuel	-2.5 / -118	28.4% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	54.1%	-47.4%	Blocked: 10/8/2026, 7:04:39 AM CDT
South Alabama at Arkansas State spread · Arkansas State Selected edge 2.5 points	DraftKings	-3 / -102	25.2% conditional on no push · push 4.3%	50.5%	-47.9%	Blocked: model_edge_below_threshold 10/8/2026, 7:04:07 AM CDT
South Alabama at Arkansas State spread · Arkansas State Selected edge 3.0 points	BetMGM	-2.5 / -130	28.4% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	56.5%	-49.7%	Blocked: 10/8/2026, 7:05:00 AM CDT
South Alabama at Arkansas State moneyline · South Alabama	BetMGM	— / +125	69.0% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	44.4%	55.2%	Blocked: stale_odds, invalid_paired_price, market_calibration_unavailable, uncertainty_adjusted_ev_not_positive 10/8/2026, 7:04:03 AM CDT
South Alabama at Arkansas State moneyline · South Alabama	DraftKings	— / +120	69.0% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	45.5%	51.7%	Blocked: stale_odds, invalid_paired_price, market_calibration_unavailable, uncertainty_adjusted_ev_not_positive 10/8/2026, 7:04:07 AM CDT
South Alabama at Arkansas State moneyline · South Alabama	FanDuel	— / +118	69.0% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	45.9%	50.3%	Blocked: stale_odds, invalid_paired_price, market_calibration_unavailable, uncertainty_adjusted_ev_not_positive 10/8/2026, 7:04:39 AM CDT
South Alabama at Arkansas State moneyline · Arkansas State	FanDuel	— / -142	31.0% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	58.7%	-47.1%	Blocked: stale_odds, invalid_paired_price, market_calibration_unavailable, nonpositive_expected_value, uncertainty_adjusted_ev_not_positive, probability_direction_mismatch 10/8/2026, 7:04:39 AM CDT
South Alabama at Arkansas State moneyline · Arkansas State	DraftKings	— / -142	31.0% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	58.7%	-47.1%	Blocked: stale_odds, invalid_paired_price, market_calibration_unavailable, nonpositive_expected_value, uncertainty_adjusted_ev_not_positive, probability_direction_mismatch 10/8/2026, 7:04:07 AM CDT
South Alabama at Arkansas State moneyline · Arkansas State	BetMGM	— / -145	31.0% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	59.2%	-47.6%	Blocked: stale_odds, invalid_paired_price, market_calibration_unavailable, nonpositive_expected_value, uncertainty_adjusted_ev_not_positive, probability_direction_mismatch 10/8/2026, 7:04:03 AM CDT

Report computed 10/8/2026, 1:17:11 PM CDT. All comparisons derive from the same cached forecast and line snapshot. Data freshness → · Methodology →

Projected outcome — research only

Arkansas State is the projected outcome. Spread -5.5; total 63.6. Home win estimate 31.0%.

Empirical 80% home-margin interval: -35.4 to 18.3

Market discussion

Separate CFBD snapshot: home-side gap 2.5 points; total gap 3.6. These descriptive gaps do not price the SportsGameOdds offers above. No qualifying official edge has been validated; pass.

Conditions and counterarguments

NWS forecast 86.0°F, wind 10.0 mph; fetched 10/7/2026, 7:26:21 PM CT. Injuries: no current verified availability report. Travel distance: unavailable. Missing contextual data and a short statistical sample could change this projection.

Statistical comparisons & assumptions

Recent metric	Value	Games supplied
points for	35.4	5
points against	31.6	5
off yards per play	6.3	5
off yards per pass	9.5	5
off yards per rush	4.4	5
off third down rate	0.5	5
off redzone scoring rate	—	0
off turnovers	0.4	5
offensive plays	73.4	5
def yards per play allowed	7.2	5
def third down rate allowed	0.3	5
def redzone scoring rate allowed	—	0
def takeaways	1.6	5

Recent metric	Value	Games supplied
points for	24.0	5
points against	23.4	5
off yards per play	6.1	5
off yards per pass	7.8	5
off yards per rush	4.4	5
off third down rate	0.5	5
off redzone scoring rate	—	0
off turnovers	1.0	5
offensive plays	57.2	5
def yards per play allowed	6.3	5
def third down rate allowed	0.5	5
def redzone scoring rate allowed	—	0
def takeaways	1.6	5

Ridge regression uses rolling offense, defense, conversion efficiency, turnovers, recent margin, pace, rest and site. Missing metrics use declared priors with missingness indicators.

Weather and verified injuries are context only: no tested historical coefficients are available. No numerical adjustment is invented.

Opponent strength is represented by the opponent’s prior statistical profile; CFBD paid adjusted metrics are not requested.

Win probability is an empirical residual estimate, not a guaranteed outcome. Legacy validation data has not been independently reconciled to CFBD.

Data provided by CFBD · retrieved 10/8/2026, 10:15:23 AM CT.

Sportsbook game lines

Cached SportsGameOdds snapshots, independent of model projections. Coverage is limited to a budgeted selection. Prices may have changed; these are not live offers or recommendations. Odds board & object budget →

Game / start (CT)	Sportsbook	Market / selection	Line	American odds	Book updated / retrieved (CT)	Freshness
South Alabama at Arkansas State 10/8/2026, 6:30:00 PM CDT	FanDuel	moneyline · South Alabama	—	+118	10/8/2026, 7:04:39 AM CDT 10/8/2026, 7:08:48 AM CDT	Stale snapshot
South Alabama at Arkansas State 10/8/2026, 6:30:00 PM CDT	DraftKings	moneyline · South Alabama	—	+120	10/8/2026, 7:04:07 AM CDT 10/8/2026, 7:08:48 AM CDT	Stale snapshot
South Alabama at Arkansas State 10/8/2026, 6:30:00 PM CDT	BetMGM	moneyline · South Alabama	—	+125	10/8/2026, 7:04:03 AM CDT 10/8/2026, 7:08:48 AM CDT	Stale snapshot
South Alabama at Arkansas State 10/8/2026, 6:30:00 PM CDT	FanDuel	moneyline · Arkansas State	—	-142	10/8/2026, 7:04:39 AM CDT 10/8/2026, 7:08:48 AM CDT	Stale snapshot
South Alabama at Arkansas State 10/8/2026, 6:30:00 PM CDT	DraftKings	moneyline · Arkansas State	—	-142	10/8/2026, 7:04:07 AM CDT 10/8/2026, 7:08:48 AM CDT	Stale snapshot
South Alabama at Arkansas State 10/8/2026, 6:30:00 PM CDT	BetMGM	moneyline · Arkansas State	—	-145	10/8/2026, 7:04:03 AM CDT 10/8/2026, 7:08:48 AM CDT	Stale snapshot
South Alabama at Arkansas State 10/8/2026, 6:30:00 PM CDT	FanDuel	total · over	59.5	-114	10/8/2026, 7:04:39 AM CDT 10/8/2026, 7:08:48 AM CDT	Stale snapshot
South Alabama at Arkansas State 10/8/2026, 6:30:00 PM CDT	DraftKings	total · over	60.5	-105	10/8/2026, 7:04:07 AM CDT 10/8/2026, 7:08:48 AM CDT	Stale snapshot
South Alabama at Arkansas State 10/8/2026, 6:30:00 PM CDT	BetMGM	total · over	60.5	-140	10/8/2026, 7:05:00 AM CDT 10/8/2026, 7:08:48 AM CDT	Stale snapshot
South Alabama at Arkansas State 10/8/2026, 6:30:00 PM CDT	FanDuel	total · under	59.5	-106	10/8/2026, 7:04:39 AM CDT 10/8/2026, 7:08:48 AM CDT	Stale snapshot
South Alabama at Arkansas State 10/8/2026, 6:30:00 PM CDT	DraftKings	total · under	60.5	-115	10/8/2026, 7:04:07 AM CDT 10/8/2026, 7:08:48 AM CDT	Stale snapshot
South Alabama at Arkansas State 10/8/2026, 6:30:00 PM CDT	BetMGM	total · under	60.5	+105	10/8/2026, 7:05:00 AM CDT 10/8/2026, 7:08:48 AM CDT	Stale snapshot
South Alabama at Arkansas State 10/8/2026, 6:30:00 PM CDT	FanDuel	spread · South Alabama	2.5	-104	10/8/2026, 7:04:39 AM CDT 10/8/2026, 7:08:48 AM CDT	Stale snapshot
South Alabama at Arkansas State 10/8/2026, 6:30:00 PM CDT	DraftKings	spread · South Alabama	3	-118	10/8/2026, 7:04:07 AM CDT 10/8/2026, 7:08:48 AM CDT	Stale snapshot
South Alabama at Arkansas State 10/8/2026, 6:30:00 PM CDT	BetMGM	spread · South Alabama	2.5	-102	10/8/2026, 7:05:00 AM CDT 10/8/2026, 7:08:48 AM CDT	Stale snapshot
South Alabama at Arkansas State 10/8/2026, 6:30:00 PM CDT	FanDuel	spread · Arkansas State	-2.5	-118	10/8/2026, 7:04:39 AM CDT 10/8/2026, 7:08:48 AM CDT	Stale snapshot
South Alabama at Arkansas State 10/8/2026, 6:30:00 PM CDT	DraftKings	spread · Arkansas State	-3	-102	10/8/2026, 7:04:07 AM CDT 10/8/2026, 7:08:48 AM CDT	Stale snapshot
South Alabama at Arkansas State 10/8/2026, 6:30:00 PM CDT	BetMGM	spread · Arkansas State	-2.5	-130	10/8/2026, 7:05:00 AM CDT 10/8/2026, 7:08:48 AM CDT	Stale snapshot
South Alabama at Arkansas State 10/8/2026, 6:30:00 PM CDT	DraftKings	total · over	7.5	-120	10/8/2026, 7:04:07 AM CDT 10/8/2026, 7:08:48 AM CDT	Stale snapshot
South Alabama at Arkansas State 10/8/2026, 6:30:00 PM CDT	DraftKings	total · under	7.5	-110	10/8/2026, 7:04:07 AM CDT 10/8/2026, 7:08:48 AM CDT	Stale snapshot
South Alabama at Arkansas State 10/8/2026, 6:30:00 PM CDT	DraftKings	moneyline · South Alabama	—	-110	10/8/2026, 7:04:07 AM CDT 10/8/2026, 7:08:48 AM CDT	Stale snapshot
South Alabama at Arkansas State 10/8/2026, 6:30:00 PM CDT	DraftKings	moneyline · Arkansas State	—	-120	10/8/2026, 7:04:07 AM CDT 10/8/2026, 7:08:48 AM CDT	Stale snapshot