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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get Southern University vs Alabama State predictions for college football Saturday.
Alabama State will face Southern University in Week 0 college football action at Legion Field on Saturday, with kickoff at 3:00 PM ET.
Dimers' advanced college football model projects Alabama State as the most likely winner in this Southern University vs. Alabama State prediction.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks, backed by the same system that has dominated college football and NFL betting markets across multiple seasons..
Southern University vs. Alabama State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Southern University vs. Alabama State, forming part of our college football predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives Alabama State an 88.6% chance of beating Southern University. Our predicted final score has Alabama State winning 38-18.
According to our model, Southern University (+20) has a 51.8% chance of covering the spread, while the 56.5-point over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Southern University vs. Alabama State odds
We have sourced the best college football odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
- Spread: Southern University +20 (-110) / Alabama State -20 (-110)
- Moneyline: Southern University +800, Alabama State -1200
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Southern University vs. Alabama State picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
- Spread: Southern University +20 @ -110 via DraftKings
- Moneyline: Southern University @ +800 via Fanatics
- Total: Under 56.5 @ -105 via ESPN BET
According to our college football best bets, the top play to make on this game is Southern University to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Southern University vs. Alabama State game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's college football matchup between Alabama State and Southern University at Legion Field is scheduled to start at 3:00 PM ET.
- Who: Southern University vs. Alabama State
- Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
- Time: 3:00 PM ET/12:00PM PT
- Venue: Legion Field
Conclusion
We predict Alabama State, with an 88.6% win probability, will likely beat Southern University in Saturday's college football matchup.
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Mac Douglass specializes in NFL previews for the NFC South and NFC East, MLB best bets, Formula 1 race previews, and professional tennis insights. Combining predictive simulations and data-driven sports analysis, Mac provides in-depth content to elevate the betting experience for sports fans.
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