Alabama (1-0) vs Arkansas State (1-0)
November 8, 2024 at 08:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Alabama -22.5 / Arkansas State +22.5 — Over/Under: 166.5
In this article, we will formulate an Arkansas State vs Alabama prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, November 8th at the Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Arkansas State Red Wolves Betting Preview
The Arkansas State Red Wolves are 1-0 this year after they defeated Akron in overtime by a score of 80-75 in their first game. Arkansas State led by 10 points at halftime, but they only scored 32 second-half points, before getting the win in overtime. The Red Wolves shot 46.6% from the field, 30% on three-pointers, and 50% on free throws in the game. Arkansas State made 9 three-pointers and three free throws, recorded 14 assists, and tied the rebounding battle at 42, while also forcing 14 turnovers in the win. Joseph Pinion led Arkansas State with 16 points and three rebounds, while Derrian Ford added 15 points and seven rebounds. Arkansas State will play against Little Rock, Stephen F. Austin, Indiana State, Rice, and Hofstra after this game.
Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Preview
The Alabama Crimson Tide are 1-0 this season after they defeated UNC Asheville by a score of 110-54 in their last game. Alabama led 50-29 at halftime and they scored 60 points in the second half for the win. The Crimson Tide shot 63.3% from the field, 44.4% on three-pointers, and 70.3% on free throws in the game. Alabama made 8 three-pointers and 26 free throws, recorded 21 assists, and won the rebounding battle by 26 in the win. Mark Sears led Alabama with 20 points and three rebounds, while Clifford Omoruyi added 16 points and eight rebounds. Alabama will take on McNeese and Purdue following this game.
Why Alabama will cover
- Alabama has won 25 of its last 26 night games against non-conference opponents at Coleman Coliseum.
- Arkansas State has lost each of its last five games against the Southeastern Conference.
- Arkansas State has lost the first half in each of its last four night games against the Southeastern Conference.
Why Arkansas State will cover
- Arkansas State has won four of its last five night games following a home win.
Total Points Facts
- Forty-one of Arkansas State’s last 43 night games against non-conference opponents have produced a total of 164 or fewer points.
- Each of Alabama’s last nine night games against the Sun Belt Conference have produced a total of 163 or fewer points.
Arkansas State vs Alabama Prediction
Alabama rolls into this matchup with one of the best teams in the country to start the season and they flexed their muscles in their first game, as they scored 110 points. The Crimson Tide are going to be one of the highest-scoring teams in the nation this season and I think they will get close to putting up 100 points here. Arkansas State struggled to put away Akron in their first game and I think they are going to have all kinds of trouble here. Take the Crimson Tide to run away with this game once again.