Alcorn State vs Washington Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/22/24

The Alcorn State Braves are visiting the Washington Huskies on Friday, November 22nd at the Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Alcorn State Braves vs Washington Huskies Prediction.

Washington Huskies Preview

The Washington Huskies have a 3-1 record this season and are coming off a 74-69 win over UMass Lowell. The Huskies are 0-3 against the spread, and 1-2 in over/under while having a 3-0 home record.

Offensively, Washington is averaging 70.3 points per game, which ranks 285th nationally. Defensively, they allow 66.8 points per game (109th). The Huskies shoot 40.2% from the field (302th) and 27% from beyond the arc (335th). The Huskies shoot just 57.8% from the free-throw line (358th) and are grabbing 41.3 rebounds per game (77th).

Great Osobor leads Washington in scoring this season, with an average of 14.8 points and a team-high 13 rebounds, while Tyler Harris adds 11 points and 5.8 rebounds. Washington will play against Colorado State and UCLA following this game.

Alcorn State Braves Preview

The Alcorn State Braves have a 0-5 record this season and are coming off a 48-71 loss to TCU. The Braves are 1-3 against the spread, and 1-3 in over/under while having a 0-5 road record.

Offensively, Alcorn State is averaging just 52 points per game, which is the second-worst in the whole nation. Defensively, they allow 83.6 points per game (351st). The Braves shoot 32.9% from the field (364th) and 27.9% from beyond the arc (319th). The Braves shoot 68.7% from the free-throw line (227th) and are grabbing 33.2 rebounds per game (306th).

Keionte Cornellius leads Alcorn State in scoring with an average of 7.8 points, while Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt adds 7.4 points. Alcorn State will take on UC Riverside after this one.

Why the Washington Huskies will win

• Alcorn State has lost each of its last 24 road games against non-conference opponents.
• Washington has won each of its last six home games against non-conference opponents.
• Alcorn State has lost the first half in each of its last 13 games against non-conference opponents.

Why the Alcorn State Braves will win

• Washington has lost five of its last six games following a home win.

Total Points Facts

• Twelve of Washington’s last 13 games at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion have produced a total of 143+ points.
• Ten of Alcorn State’s last 12 games against non-conference opponents have produced a total of 144+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Washington ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (7.5).
• Washington ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (57.8%).
• Alcorn State ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for field goal percentage this season (32.9%).
• Alcorn State ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (18.4).

Alcorn State Braves vs Washington Huskies Prediction

In this Alcorn State Braves vs Washington Huskies Prediction, Washington is coming as a -26.5 home favorite, and rightfully so. Alcorn State has been atrocious and one of the weakest squads in the nation so far. The Braves lose by an average of 31.6 points this season, are second-worst offensively, bottom-15 defensively, and have the worst field goal percentage out of all 364 teams. On top of that, they are playing their fifth straight road game this season, which doesn’t help their case, especially against Washington, who has been perfect at home so far. All the value here lies with the home favorites, so pick the Washington Huskies and lay the points at home.