Alabama Crimson Tide (1-0) vs Indiana State Sycamores (1-0)
Game Info: Friday, November 10, 2023 at 8:00 pm (Coleman Coliseum)
Betting Odds: Alabama Crimson Tide -17.5 -- Over/Under: 160.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Indiana State Sycamores will play the Alabama Crimson Tide on Friday night at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Indiana State easily defeated a non-Division 1 team in their opener, while Alabama blew out Morehead State.
Indiana State Preview
The Indiana State Sycamores are 1-0 this season after they defeated Saint Mary of the Woods College by a score of 90-60 in their first game. Indiana State scored 44 points in the first half and 46 points in the second half for the easy win. The Sycamores shot 55.4% from the field, 40% on three pointers, and 64% on free throws. Indiana State recorded 36 rebounds, 23 assists, and turned the ball over 11 times in the game. Isaiah Swope led the Sycamores with 26 points and three rebounds, while Ryan Conwell added 25 points and seven rebounds in the win. Indiana State gave up 60 points on 37.3% shooting from the field and they forced 16 turnovers in the game.
Alabama Preview
The Alabama Crimson Tide are 1-0 this year after they defeated Morehead State by a score of 105-73 in their last game. Alabama scored 55 points in the first half and 50 points in the second half for the 32-point win. Alabama shot 56.1% from the field, 43.5% on three pointers, and 81.6% on free throws. The Crimson Tide out rebounded Morehead State by a total of 40-29, had 16 assists, and turned the ball over 13 times in the victory. Grant Nelson led Alabama with 24 points and seven rebounds, while Aaron Estrada added 16 points and three assists. The Crimson Tide allowed 73 points on 43.5% field goal shooting and they forced 15 turnovers in the win.
Pick
Alabama comes into this matchup ranked #24 in the country and they looked great on offense in their first game against Morehead State. The Crimson Tide could probably improve their defense a little bit, but you can’t complain about a 30+ point win. Indiana State dominated their opener as well, but they played a very easy opponent. The Sycamores did score 90 points and had two players go for 25+ points, so we could see some offensive fireworks in this game. I know Alabama lost a lot from their team last season, but I still think they are very good. Give me the Crimson Tide at home in this one.
David’s Pick Alabama -17.5
AUTHOR: David Racey
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