Saturday’s game between the Alabama State Hornets (2-2) and the Lamar Cardinals (1-3) at James A. Rhodes Arena has a projected final score of 80-76 based on our computer prediction, with Alabama State coming out on top. Tipoff is at 6:30 PM ET on November 23.

According to our computer prediction, Alabama State projects to cover the 2.5-point spread in its matchup against Lamar. The over/under is currently listed at 147.5, and the two sides are projected to hit the over.

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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 -140, Lamar +114

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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

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

Lamar Performance Insights

• Offensively, Lamar averaged 77.8 points per game (66th-ranked in college basketball) last season. It gave up 72.9 points per contest on defense (212th-ranked).
• Last season the Cardinals grabbed 34.9 rebounds per game (52nd-ranked in college basketball) and ceded 31.9 rebounds per contest (197th-ranked).
• Lamar was one of the best teams in college basketball when it comes to assists, as it dished out 16.5 per game (22nd-best in college basketball).
• With 12.4 turnovers per game, the Cardinals were 293rd in the country. They forced 13.1 turnovers per contest, which ranked 48th in college basketball.
• Last year the Cardinals drained 7.5 threes per game (171st-ranked in college basketball) and shot 34.6% (145th-ranked) from beyond the arc.
• Last year Lamar ceded 7.8 treys per game (243rd-ranked in college basketball) and allowed opposing teams to shoot 33.5% (168th-ranked) from three-point land.
• Lamar took 64.6% two-pointers and 35.4% from three-point land last season. Of the team’s baskets, 72.8% were two-pointers and 27.2% were three-pointers.

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