Saturday’s game features the Alabama State Hornets (2-2) and the Lamar Cardinals (1-3) squaring off at James A. Rhodes Arena (on November 23) at 6:30 PM ET. This matchup, according to our computer prediction, will result in an 80-76 win for Alabama State.

According to our computer prediction, Alabama State should cover the point spread, which is listed at 2.5. The two teams are projected to eclipse the 147.5 over/under.

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Alabama State vs. Lamar Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024
• Time: 6:30 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Akron, Ohio
• Venue: James A. Rhodes Arena
• Line: Alabama State -2.5
• Point total: 147.5
• Moneyline (to win): Alabama State -144, Lamar +118

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Alabama State vs. Lamar Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Alabama State 80, Lamar 76

Spread & Total Prediction for Alabama State vs. Lamar

• Pick ATS: Alabama State (-2.5)
• Pick OU: Over (147.5)

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Alabama State Performance Insights

• On offense, Alabama State was the 308th-ranked team in the nation (68.6 points per game) last year. Defensively, it was 98th (69.4 points conceded per game).
• Last season, the Hornets were 52nd in the country in rebounds (34.9 per game) and 326th in rebounds conceded (34.8).
• Last season, Alabama State was 24th-worst in college basketball in assists at 10.8 per game.
• Beyond the arc, the Hornets were 225th in college basketball in 3-pointers made per game (7) last year. They were worst in 3-point percentage at 28.1%.
• Defensively, Alabama State was 204th in the country in 3-pointers allowed per game at 7.5 last season. It was 184th in 3-point percentage allowed at 33.7%.
• Last season, the Hornets took 62% of their shots from inside the arc, and 38% from beyond it. In terms of made shots, 71.1% of the Hornets’ baskets were 2-pointers, and 28.9% were 3-pointers.

Lamar Performance Insights

• Last year Lamar scored 77.8 points per game (66th-ranked in college basketball) and gave up 72.9 points per contest (212th-ranked).
• The Cardinals pulled down 34.9 boards per game (52nd-ranked in college basketball). They allowed 31.9 rebounds per contest (197th-ranked).
• With 16.5 dimes per game, Lamar was 22nd-best in college basketball in the category.
• The Cardinals were 293rd in the country with 12.4 turnovers per game last year. Meanwhile, they ranked 48th with 13.1 forced turnovers per game.
• Last season the Cardinals drained 7.5 treys per game (171st-ranked in college basketball) and shot 34.6% (145th-ranked) from beyond the arc.
• Last season Lamar gave up 7.8 treys per game (243rd-ranked in college basketball) and allowed opposing teams to shoot 33.5% (168th-ranked) from three-point land.
• When it comes to shot breakdown, Lamar took 64.6% two-pointers (accounting for 72.8% of the team’s baskets) and 35.4% threes (27.2%).

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