Saturday’s contest that pits the Alabama State Hornets (2-2) versus the Lamar Cardinals (1-3) at James A. Rhodes Arena has a projected final score of 80-76 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of Alabama State, who we project as slightly favored in this matchup. Tipoff is at 6:30 PM ET on November 23.

According to our computer prediction, Alabama State is projected to cover the spread (1.5) versus Lamar. The two teams are expected to go over the 148.5 over/under.

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Lamar vs. Alabama State 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: Lamar -1.5
• Point total: 148.5
• Moneyline (to win): Lamar +100, Alabama State -122

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Lamar vs. Alabama State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Alabama State 80, Lamar 76

Spread & Total Prediction for Lamar vs. Alabama State

• Pick ATS: Alabama State (+1.5)
• Pick OU: Over (148.5)

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Lamar Performance Insights

• Offensively, Lamar was the 66th-ranked team in college basketball (77.8 points per game) last year. Defensively, it was 212th (72.9 points allowed per game).
• On the glass, the Cardinals were 52nd in the nation in rebounds (34.9 per game) last season. They were 197th in rebounds allowed (31.9 per game).
• Lamar was 22nd-best in college basketball in assists (16.5 per game) last year.
• Beyond the arc, the Cardinals were 171st in the nation in 3-pointers made per game (7.5) last year. They were 145th in 3-point percentage at 34.6%.
• Lamar was 243rd in college basketball in 3-pointers allowed (7.8 per game) and 168th in 3-point percentage defensively (33.5%) last year.
• Lamar attempted 64.6% of its shots from inside the arc, and 35.4% from beyond it last year. In terms of makes, 72.8% of Lamar’s buckets were 2-pointers, and 27.2% were 3-pointers.

Alabama State Performance Insights

• With 68.6 points per game on offense, Alabama State ranked 308th in the nation last season. On defense, it surrendered 69.4 points per contest, which ranked 98th in college basketball.
• The Hornets averaged 34.9 boards per game (52nd-ranked in college basketball) last year, while allowing 34.8 rebounds per contest (326th-ranked).
• When it comes to assists, Alabama State averaged just 10.8 per contest (24th-worst in college basketball).
• With 10.8 turnovers per game, the Hornets ranked 133rd in the nation. They forced 13.3 turnovers per contest, which ranked 41st in college basketball.
• The Hornets ranked worst in the nation with a 28.1% shooting percentage from three-point land. Meanwhile, they sank 7 threes per game (225th-ranked in college basketball).
• Alabama State gave up 7.5 treys per game (204th-ranked in college basketball) last year, while allowing a 33.7% three-point percentage (184th-ranked).
• Alabama State took 62% two-pointers and 38% from three-point land last year. Of the team’s baskets, 71.1% were two-pointers and 28.9% were threes.

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