North Alabama (7-4) vs Charleston Southern (3-9)
Game Info: Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 7:00 pm (CB&S Bank Arena at Flowers Hall)
The Line: Betting Odds: North Alabama -9.5 / Charleston Southern +9.5 — Over/Under: 146.5
The Charleston Southern Buccaneers and North Alabama Lions meet Thursday in college basketball action at the Flowers Hall. Here’s a Charleston Southern vs North Alabama Prediction. This article will include a Charleston Southern vs North Alabama Pick.
Charleston Southern Buccaneers Betting Preview
The Charleston Southern Buccaneers lost to Davidson and South Carolina State, and they play Georgia, Gardner-Webb, and Longwood next. The Charleston Southern Buccaneers are averaging 72.1 points on 44 percent shooting and allowing 77.8 points on 47.8 percent shooting. Taje’ Kelly is averaging 16.8 points and 2.1 assists, while RJ Johnson is averaging 13.2 points and 1.5 rebounds. Daylen Berry is the third double-digit scorer and Anthony Gause is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Charleston Southern Buccaneers are shooting 30.7 percent from beyond the arc and 57.6 percent from the free throw line. The Charleston Southern Buccaneers are allowing 33.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.3 rebounds per game.
North Alabama Lions Betting Preview
The North Alabama Lions beat Tennessee Tech and East Carolina, and they play Loyola Marymount, Bellarmine, and Eastern Kentucky next. The North Alabama Lions are averaging 78.3 points on 45.3 percent shooting and allowing 71.4 points on 44.9 percent shooting. Jacari Lane is averaging 15.7 points and 2.9 rebounds, while Dallas Howell is averaging 11.3 points and 2.7 rebounds. Will Soucie is the third double-digit scorer and Corneilous Williams is grabbing 8.1 rebounds. The North Alabama Lions are shooting 34.5 percent from beyond the arc and 71.4 percent from the free throw line. The North Alabama Lions are allowing 31.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.4 rebounds per game.
Why the North Alabama Lions will win
- Charleston Southern has lost each of its last nine games against the ASUN Conference.
- North Alabama has won each of its last nine Thursday games at CB&S Bank Arena at Flowers Hall.
- North Alabama has won the first half in 10 of its last 12 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Five of North Alabama’s last six games have produced a total of 141 or fewer points.
- Three of Charleston Southern’s last four road night games against non-conference opponents have produced a total of 145 points.
Matchup/League Facts
- North Alabama ranks T40th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (15.1).
- North Alabama ranks 40th among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (12.7%).
- Charleston Southern ranks 21st among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (65.6%).
- Charleston Southern ranks 48th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (19.9).
Charleston Southern vs North Alabama Prediction
The Charleston Southern Buccaneers have had no road success this season, and they don’t play a lick of defense most nights. The North Alabama Lions have the offensive horses to add to those defensive issues, and they’re at their best at home, where they’re 4-1 SU. Charleston Southern is also 4-7 ATS on the season, while North Alabama is 6-3 ATS. Thick line, but oddsmakers are telling you what they think of Charleston Southern. Give me North Alabama in a comfortable home victory.