Southern Miss vs Kentucky Football Odds

The Golden Eagles will play the Wildcats on Saturday, August 31st, 2024. The matchup takes place at Kroger Field. Watch this exciting Week 1 matchup at 8:15 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on SEC Network.

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Key Matchup Stats

The 2024 college football season has begun, with Southern Miss and Kentucky scheduled to matchup at Kroger Field. First, let's review each team's stats from the 2023 season to get an idea of what we can expect on gameday.

SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Southern Miss had a 96.00 conference power ranking in the 2023 season. The conference power ranking for Kentucky in the 2023 season was 97.00.
Away Southern Miss - At the end of the 2023 regular season, Southern Miss had a 1-5 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the Sun Belt Conference for away team wins.
Home Kentucky - Kentucky finished the 2023 regular season with a 4-3 record as a home team. They ranked 4th in the SEC Conference for home team wins in 2023.
Points Scored - Southern Miss wound up 6th (278) in the Sun Belt Conference, with Kentucky ranked 4th (378) for points scored in the 2023 SEC Conference.
Points Against - Southern Miss finished 1st (429) in the Sun Belt Conference for points scored by opponents in 2023. Kentucky wound up 2nd (336) in the 2023 SEC Conference for points against.
Team Records - Southern Miss had a 3-9 regular season overall record, with Kentucky notching a 7-6 regular season standing last year.

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Get ready for a wild showdown at Kroger Field as Southern Miss takes on Kentucky.

Southern Miss is looking to bounce back from a 3-9 season, while Kentucky finished 7-6.

The game will be a battle of two teams hungry for a Week 1 victory. It's going to be a clash you won't want to miss!

If you're feeling lucky, head over to SportsBetting3.com to bet on this game. Review the odds below and get ready for an epic matchup!

Best Golden Eagles at Wildcats Odds

**Best Point Spread Betting Odds**
Underdog Southern Miss	Favorite Kentucky
+25.5 -115 BetMGM Bet	-25.5 -105 BetMGM Bet

Kentucky has a -25.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Southern Miss has a +25.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. Southern Miss is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

**Best Total Betting Odds**
Over	Under
49.5 o -120 BetMGM Bet	49.5 u +100 BetMGM Bet

BetMGM has the best over line of 49.5 points. Risk $120 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 49.5 points. Risk $100 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

**Best Moneyline Betting Odds**
Underdog Southern Miss	Favorite Kentucky
+1300 BetMGM Bet	-3000 BetMGM Bet

Kentucky is the -3000 moneyline favorite. Risk $3,000 to win $100 on Kentucky at BetMGM. Southern Miss is the +1300 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $1,300 on Southern Miss. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Southern Miss vs Kentucky College Football game on Saturday, August 31st, 2024?

Kentucky is a -25.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Southern Miss is a +25.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Southern Miss vs Kentucky College Football game on Saturday, August 31st, 2024?

The best over line is 49.5 -120 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $120 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 49.5 +100 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $100 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Southern Miss vs Kentucky College Football game on Saturday, August 31st, 2024?

Kentucky is a -3000 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Southern Miss is a +1300 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

College Football Odds Example

College Football Odds and Outcomes Explained
Game	BetMGM Bet
Southern Miss Kentucky 8/31/24 8:15pm EDT	+25.5 -115 -25.5 -105

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Underdog Southern Miss - Southern Miss bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.

A +25.5 Southern Miss underdog bet wins if they lose by 25 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 26 or more.

Favorite Kentucky - Kentucky bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.

A -25.5 Kentucky favorite bet wins if they win by 26 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 25 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Southern Miss at Kentucky Prop Bets

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College Football Prop Bets
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	BetMGM Bet
Southern Miss Kentucky First Team To Score 8/31/24 8:15pm EDT	+333 -500 Bet
Southern Miss Kentucky No Touchdown To Score 1st Touchdown 8/31/24 8:15pm EDT	+400 -800 +10000 Bet
Southern Miss Kentucky Game to Overtime 8/31/24 8:15pm EDT	Yes +3300 No -10000 Bet
Southern Miss Kentucky Both Teams Score 10+ 8/31/24 8:15pm EDT	Yes -165 No +125 Bet
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Southern Miss Kentucky Both Teams Score 20+ 8/31/24 8:15pm EDT	Yes +375 No -550 Bet
Southern Miss Kentucky Both Teams Score 30+ 8/31/24 8:15pm EDT	Yes +2200 No -10000 Bet

Recent Meetings Since 2020

Recent Meetings Since 2020
Week	Game	Result	Margin
2024 Week 1	Southern Miss vs Kentucky Saturday, August 31st, 2024	UK 31, USM 0 Kroger Field	Kentucky by 31

Team Standings

2024-2025 College Football Regular Season Standings - Southern Miss, Kentucky
Team	Conf	Conf%	W	L	PF	PA	Home	Away	Strk
SEC
Kentucky	1-7	0.125	4	8	247	265	3-5	1-3	L2
Sun Belt West
Southern Miss	0-8	0.000	1	11	183	453	1-5	0-6	L10

Southern Miss & Kentucky Futures Odds

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Southern Miss Championship Odds

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Southern Miss & Kentucky Team Pages

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Team Schedules & Results

2024-25 Southern Miss Games & Results
Week	Matchup	Date & Result
Week 1	Southern Miss vs Kentucky	UK 31, USM 0 Saturday, August 31st, 2024
Week 2	Southeastern Louisiana vs Southern Miss	USM 35, SELA 10 Saturday, September 7th, 2024
Week 3	South Florida Stars vs Southern Miss	USF 49, USM 24 Saturday, September 14th, 2024
Week 4	Southern Miss vs Jacksonville State	JVST 44, USM 7 Saturday, September 21st, 2024
Week 6	Louisiana vs Southern Miss	UL 23, USM 13 Saturday, October 5th, 2024
Week 7	Southern Miss vs Louisiana-Monroe	ULM 38, USM 21 Saturday, October 12th, 2024
Week 8	Arkansas State vs Southern Miss	ARST 44, USM 28 Saturday, October 19th, 2024
Week 9	Southern Miss vs James Madison	JMU 32, USM 15 Saturday, October 26th, 2024
Week 11	Marshall vs Southern Miss	MRSH 37, USM 3 Saturday, November 9th, 2024
Week 12	Southern Miss vs Texas State	TXST 58, USM 3 Saturday, November 16th, 2024
Week 13	South Alabama vs Southern Miss	USA 35, USM 14 Saturday, November 23rd, 2024
Week 14	Southern Miss vs Troy	TROY 52, USM 20 Saturday, November 30th, 2024

2024-25 Kentucky Games & Results
Week	Matchup	Date & Result
Week 1	Southern Miss vs Kentucky	UK 31, USM 0 Saturday, August 31st, 2024
Week 2	South Carolina vs Kentucky	SC 31, UK 6 Saturday, September 7th, 2024
Week 3	Georgia vs Kentucky	UGA 13, UK 12 Saturday, September 14th, 2024
Week 4	Ohio vs Kentucky	UK 41, OHIO 6 Saturday, September 21st, 2024
Week 5	Kentucky vs Ole Miss	UK 20, MISS 17 Saturday, September 28th, 2024
Week 7	Vanderbilt vs Kentucky	VAN 20, UK 13 Saturday, October 12th, 2024
Week 8	Kentucky vs Florida	FLA 48, UK 20 Saturday, October 19th, 2024
Week 9	Auburn vs Kentucky	AUB 24, UK 10 Saturday, October 26th, 2024
Week 10	Kentucky vs Tennessee	TENN 28, UK 18 Saturday, November 2nd, 2024
Week 12	Murray State vs Kentucky	UK 48, MUR 6 Saturday, November 16th, 2024
Week 13	Kentucky vs Texas	TEX 31, UK 14 Saturday, November 23rd, 2024
Week 14	Louisville vs Kentucky	LOU 41, UK 14 Saturday, November 30th, 2024

How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Southern Miss vs Kentucky College Football Game

Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, August 31st, 2024 at 8:15 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Southern Miss vs Kentucky Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Southern Miss vs Kentucky Game.
Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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