McNeese vs Alabama Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/11/24

In this article, we will formulate a McNeese vs Alabama prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, November 11th at the Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

McNeese Cowboys Betting Preview

The McNeese Cowboys are 1-1 this year after they defeated Biblical Studies by a score of 111-57 in their last game. McNeese led 48-24 at the half and they added 63 points in the second half for the blowout win. The Cowboys shot 60% from the field, 33.3% on three-pointers, and 65.4% on free throws in the game. Javohn Garcia led McNeese with 21 points and two steals in the win. 

McNeese lost to South Dakota State by a score of 80-73 in their first game. The Cowboys have scored 92 points per game and they have allowed 68.5 points per game, while also averaging 36.5 rebounds and 18.5 assists per game this season. Javohn Garcia has led McNeese with 18 points, 2 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game, while the Cowboys have shot 50.4% from the field, 69.8% on free throws, and 30.4% on three-pointers this year. 

Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Preview

The Alabama Crimson Tide are 2-0 this season after they defeated Arkansas State by a score of 88-79 in their last game. Alabama led 43-40 at the half and they were able to get the win, but they never pulled away like they should have. The Crimson Tide shot 40.9% from the field, 19.4% on three-pointers, and 63.6% on free throws in the game. Mark Sears led Alabama with 19 points and five rebounds in the win. 

Alabama defeated UNC Asheville by a score of 110-54 in their opening game. Alabama has scored 99 points per game and they have allowed 66.5 points per game, while also averaging 52.5 rebounds per game and 17 assists per game this year. Mark Sears is averaging 19.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game, while Alabama is shooting 51.6% from the field, 66.7% on free throws, and 28.6% on three-pointers this season. Alabama will face Purdue, Illinois, Houston, and Rutgers following this one.

Why Alabama will cover

• Alabama has won 29 of its last 30 games at Coleman Coliseum against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• McNeese State has lost each of its last four road games against the Southeastern Conference.
• McNeese State has lost the first half in each of its last three night games against AP-ranked opponents.

McNeese vs Alabama Prediction 

Alabama was able to roll to an easy win in their first game of the season, but they had trouble against Arkansas State in their last game and never came close to covering. McNeese lost a tough game against South Dakota State to open their season, but we can’t take much from their second game of the season against a non-D-1 team. I don’t expect much defense to be played in this game, but I do think Alabama will bounce back with a better effort. Take the Crimson Tide. 

David Racey's Pick: Alabama -19.5