Tuesday’s game features the SMU Mustangs (6-2) and the Alabama State Hornets (3-4) clashing at Moody Coliseum in what is expected to be a one-sided matchup, with a projected 86-70 win for heavily favored SMU according to our computer prediction. Tipoff is at 8:00 PM ET on December 3.

According to our computer prediction, Alabama State is projected to cover the spread (19.5) against SMU. The two sides are projected to go under the 156.5 over/under.

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SMU vs. Alabama State Game Info & Odds

• Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• TV: ACC Network Extra
• Where: Dallas, Texas
• Venue: Moody Coliseum
• Line: SMU -19.5
• Point total: 156.5
• Moneyline (to win): SMU -5000, Alabama State +1500

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SMU vs. Alabama State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  SMU 86, Alabama State 70

Spread & Total Prediction for SMU vs. Alabama State

• Pick ATS: Alabama State (+19.5)
• Pick OU: Under (156.5)

SMU’s record against the spread so far this season is 3-5-0, while Alabama State’s is 3-2-0. In terms of hitting the over, games involving the Mustangs are 6-2-0 and the Hornets are 3-2-0. The two teams average 165.9 points per game, 9.4 more points than this matchup’s total.

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SMU Performance Insights

• The Mustangs average 86.8 points per game (19th in college basketball) while giving up 71.8 per contest (198th in college basketball). They have a +120 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 15 points per game.
• SMU prevails in the rebound battle by an average of 9.5 boards. It is pulling down 37.4 rebounds per game (42nd in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 27.9 per contest.
• SMU knocks down 8.1 three-pointers per game (158th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 8.3. It shoots 38% from deep while its opponents hit 34% from long range.
• The Mustangs’ 104.8 points per 100 possessions on offense rank 42nd in college basketball, and the 86.7 points they allow per 100 possessions rank 116th in college basketball.
• SMU has won the turnover battle by 1.5 turnovers per game, committing 11.4 (167th in college basketball action) while forcing 12.9 (137th in college basketball).

Alabama State Performance Insights

• The Hornets score 79.1 points per game (120th in college basketball) and give up 78.1 (319th in college basketball) for a +7 scoring differential overall.
• The 31.4 rebounds per game Alabama State accumulates rank 261st in the country, 5.3 fewer than the 36.7 its opponents collect.
• Alabama State knocks down 9.4 three-pointers per game (70th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 8.4. It shoots 34.4% from deep, and its opponents shoot 33.9%.
• Alabama State wins the turnover battle by 1.9 per game, committing 9.7 (45th in college basketball) while its opponents average 11.6.

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