Alabama State vs Missouri Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/30/24

In this article, we will formulate an Alabama State vs Missouri prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, December 30th at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Alabama State Hornets Betting Preview

The Alabama State Hornets are 4-8 this season after they lost to Delaware State by a score of 83-80 in their last game. Alabama State trailed 40-34 at halftime, but they did score 46 points in the second half in the loss. The Hornets shot 48.4% from the field, 34.4% on three-pointers, and 63.6% on free throws in the game. CJ Hines led Alabama State with 25 points and six rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Hornets lost to Norfolk State by a score of 71-54 but did beat UT Martin before that. Alabama State has scored 77.3 points per game and they have allowed 81.3 points per game, while also averaging 35.9 rebounds and 12.4 assists per game this season. CJ Hines is averaging 15.8 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game, while Alabama State is shooting 41.4% from the field, 69.2% on free throws, and 33.4% on three-pointers this year. 

Missouri Tigers Betting Preview

The Missouri Tigers are 10-2 this year after they lost to Illinois by a score of 80-77 in their last game. Missouri trailed 37-32 at halftime, but they did score 45 points in the second half in the loss. The Tigers shot 39.7% from the field, 23.1% on three-pointers, and 75.7% on free throws in the game. Tony Perkins led Missouri with 18 points and six rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Tigers won 10 games in a row, including wins over California and Kansas. Missouri has scored 87.8 points per game and they have allowed 67.8 points per game, while also averaging 34.5 rebounds and 13.5 assists per game this season. Mark Mitchell is averaging 13.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game, while Missouri is shooting 51% from the field, 71.8% on free throws, and 37.1% on free throws in the game. Missouri will meet Auburn, LSU, and Vanderbilt after this game.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Alabama State’s last four road games against the Southeastern Conference has produced a total of 144 or fewer points.

Alabama State vs Missouri Prediction 

Missouri comes into this matchup after a very close loss to Illinois in their last game, but they have played very well so far this season. The Tigers are scoring 87.8 points per game and they are shooting 51% from the field. Alabama State has lost six of their last seven games and they only have three D-1 wins this year. Alabama State may not have many wins, but they have done a good job of keeping games somewhat competitive. Take the Hornets and the points here. 

David Racey's Pick: Alabama State +23.5