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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

Centennial Bank Stadium

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 · SE v3.0

Western Kentucky +1.5

Missouri State at Western Kentucky
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MODEL PROJECTION22.7 — 31.0

Missouri State 22.7 · Western Kentucky 31.0

9.8-point model gap · Selected team margin 8.3 vs spread 1.5

Why this pick: The projected team margin plus the selected spread produces 9.8 points of model value. Selected for one of the largest eligible gaps on this day.

Line, model and publication details

DraftKings · Odds -120. No price is invented.

Model SE v3.0 · forecast 10/8/2026, 1:25:05 PM CDT · line snapshot 10/8/2026, 12:43:06 PM CDT. Published 10/8/2026, 1:25:09 PM CDT.

Model probability 38.8%; uncalibrated estimate. Market lines may move. The record grades the original published line.

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL · SE v3.0

Liberty -13.5

Sam Houston at Liberty
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MODEL PROJECTION19.0 — 38.6

Sam Houston 19.0 · Liberty 38.6

6.1-point model gap · Selected team margin 19.6 vs spread -13.5

Why this pick: The projected team margin plus the selected spread produces 6.1 points of model value. Selected for one of the largest eligible gaps on this day.

Line, model and publication details

FanDuel · Odds -110. No price is invented.

Model SE v3.0 · forecast 10/8/2026, 1:25:05 PM CDT · line snapshot 10/8/2026, 12:43:19 PM CDT. Published 10/8/2026, 1:25:09 PM CDT.

Model probability 32.8%; uncalibrated estimate. Market lines may move. The record grades the original published line.

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL · SE v3.0

UTSA -6.5

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MODEL PROJECTION21.3 — 31.9

South Florida 21.3 · UTSA 31.9

4.1-point model gap · Selected team margin 10.6 vs spread -6.5

Why this pick: The projected team margin plus the selected spread produces 4.1 points of model value. Selected for one of the largest eligible gaps on this day.

Line, model and publication details

FanDuel · Odds -118. No price is invented.

Model SE v3.0 · forecast 10/8/2026, 1:25:05 PM CDT · line snapshot 10/8/2026, 7:04:39 AM CDT. Published 10/8/2026, 1:25:09 PM CDT.

Model probability 29.3%; uncalibrated estimate. Market lines may move. The record grades the original published line.

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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, 1:55:27 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. Current qualifying selections appear above and in the locked pending record.

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