Alabama State vs SMU Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/3/24

In this article, we will formulate an Alabama State vs SMU prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, December 3rd at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Alabama State Hornets Betting Preview

The Alabama State Hornets are 3-4 this year after they lost to Cincinnati by a score of 77-59 in their last game. Alabama State trailed 46-33 at the half and only scored 26 points in the second half in the loss. The Hornets shot 30.3% from the field, 23.3% on three-pointers, and 85.7% on free throws in the game. Amarr Knox led Alabama State with 24 points and five rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Hornets lost to Akron by a score of 97-78 but did beat Lamar and Omaha before that. Alabama State has scored 79.1 points per game and they have allowed 78.1 points per game, while also averaging 37.3 rebounds and 13.4 assists per game this season. Amarr Knox is averaging 15.3 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game, while Alabama State is shooting 42.7% from the field, 70.2% on free throws, and 34.4% on three-pointers this year. 

SMU Mustangs Betting Preview

The SMU Mustangs are 6-2 this season after they defeated Washington State by a score of 77-60 in their last game. SMU trailed 31-27 at the half, but they scored 50 points in the second half for the win. The Mustangs shot 42.4% from the field, 33.3% on three-pointers, and 84.2% on free throws in the game. Boopie Miller led SMU with 16 points and five assists in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Mustangs defeated Cal Baptist by a score of 79-77 but did lose to Mississippi State by a score of 84-79 in their last game. SMU has scored 86.8 points per game and they have allowed 71.8 points per game, while also averaging 41.8 rebounds and 16.5 assists per game this season. Boopie Miller is averaging 17.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game, while SMU is shooting 48.1% from the field, 74.9% on free throws, and 38% on three-pointers this year. 

Why SMU will beat Alabama State

• SMU has won nine of its last 10 night games at Moody Coliseum (Dallas).
• Alabama State has lost 29 of its last 35 games against non-conference opponents.
• Alabama State has lost the first half in 32 of its last 40 games against non-conference opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• SMU ranks 26th among Division 1 teams for defensive rating this season (100.2).
• SMU ranks 26th among Division 1 teams for points per possession this season (1.21).
• Alabama State ranks T42nd among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (10.1).
• Alabama State ranks T46th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (5.4).

Alabama State vs SMU Prediction 

SMU comes into this matchup after winning three of their last four games and they will be at home for this one. The Mustangs are the much better offensive team in this matchup, as they are scoring nearly 87 points per game and shooting over 48% from the field. Alabama State has lost two games in a row by margins of 18 and 21 points against Cincinnati and Akron. The Hornets are only shooting 42.7% from the field and their defense has been a mess. I do think SMU wins this game easily and I will lay the points with them here.