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Coastal Carolina vs. South Alabama prediction: South Alabama favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/29/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Coastal Carolina vs South Alabama predictions for college basketball Thursday.
South Alabama and Coastal Carolina will meet in men's college basketball action at Mitchell Center on Thursday, with tipoff at 8:00 PM ET.
The championship matchup pairs two 14–3 teams coming off sharply contrasting conference title games, with New England advancing through a low-scoring, snow-filled AFC Championship win over Denver and Seattle earning its place after a 31–27 NFC Championship thriller against the Rams.
The clash also spotlights two offensive focal points, with Drake Maye guiding New England through a composed, run-focused AFC title performance and Jaxon Smith-Njigba entering as Seattle’s primary playmaker following a 153-yard, one-touchdown outing in the NFC Championship.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts South Alabama as the most likely winner of the Coastal Carolina vs. South Alabama game.
This article offers further insights into Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Coastal Carolina vs. South Alabama prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NCAA basketball game between Coastal Carolina and South Alabama 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives South Alabama a 59% chance of defeating Coastal Carolina. Our predicted final score has South Alabama winning 73-70.
According to our model, Coastal Carolina (+3.5) has a 58% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 140.5 points has a 55% chance of going over.
Coastal Carolina vs. South Alabama odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Coastal Carolina | South Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +3.5 (-110) | -3.5 (-104) |
| Moneyline | +154 | -185 |
| Total | o140.5 (-105) | u140.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Coastal Carolina vs. South Alabama picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Coastal Carolina +3.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Coastal Carolina | +154 |
| Total | Over 140.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Coastal Carolina +3.5 at the spread.
Coastal Carolina vs. South Alabama game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball action between South Alabama and Coastal Carolina at Mitchell Center is scheduled to start at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: Coastal Carolina vs. South Alabama
- Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Mitchell Center
Conclusion
We predict South Alabama, with a 59% win probability, will likely beat Coastal Carolina on Thursday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Coastal Carolina vs. South Alabama insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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