Kent State vs Alabama Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/22/24

In this article, we will formulate a Kent State vs Alabama prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, December 22nd at the Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Kent State Golden Flashes Betting Preview

The Kent State Golden Flashes are 8-2 this year after they defeated Mercyhurst by a score of 82-57 in their last game. Kent State led 36-24 at halftime and added 46 points in the second half to pull away with the win. The Golden Flashes shot 47.5% from the field, 35% on three-pointers, and 79.2% on free throws in the game. VonCameron Davis led Kent State with 17 points and three assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Golden Flashes defeated Portland by a score of 76-57 and Kennesaw State by a score of 67-60. Kent State has scored 69.7 points per game and they have allowed 60.2 points per game, while also averaging 36.1 rebounds and 12.4 assists per game this season. VonCameron Davis is averaging 14.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game, while Kent State is shooting 40.7% from the field, 76% on free throws, and 30.5% on three-pointers this year. 

Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Preview

The Alabama Crimson Tide are 9-2 this season after they defeated North Dakota by a score of 97-90 in their last game. Alabama trailed 38-35 at halftime, but they did score 62 points in the second half for the win. The Crimson Tide shot 52.4% from the field, 32.4% on three-pointers, and 66.7% on free throws in the game. Grant Nelson led Alabama with 23 points and 10 rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Crimson Tide defeated Creighton by a score of 83-75 and North Carolina by a score of 94-79. Alabama has scored 89.4 points per game and they have allowed 78.9 points per game, while also averaging 43.7 rebounds and 17 assists per game this season. Mark Sears is averaging 18.0 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game, while Alabama is shooting 47.2% from the field, 72.5% on free throws and 31.8% on three-pointers this year. Alabama will face South Dakota State and Oklahoma following this one.

Why Kent State will beat Alabama

• Kent State has won each of its last four games when playing with a rest advantage.

Kent State vs Alabama Prediction 

Alabama comes into this game after barely getting by North Dakota in their last game, but they will be back at home here. The Crimson Tide are scoring nearly 90 points per game, but their defense is not good, as they are allowing 78.9 points per game. Kent State has won three games in a row and they are 8-2 to start the season, but they do have a 23-point loss to Auburn earlier this year. Alabama has way more talent in this matchup, but their defense is a huge problem. Take Kent State and the points here. 

David Racey's Pick: Kent State +20.5