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 is slightly favored in this matchup according to our model. Game time is at 6:30 PM ET on November 23.

Based on our computer prediction, Alabama State is projected to cover the spread (2.5) against Lamar. The two sides are projected to eclipse the 148.5 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: 148.5
• 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 (148.5)

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Alabama State Performance Insights

• Alabama State scored 68.6 points per game and allowed 69.4 last year, ranking them 308th in the nation offensively and 98th on defense.
• The Hornets were 52nd in college basketball in rebounds per game (34.9) and 326th in rebounds allowed (34.8) last year.
• Last season, Alabama State was 24th-worst in the country in assists at 10.8 per game.
• The Hornets were 225th in college basketball in 3-pointers made (7 per game) and worst in 3-point percentage (28.1%) last season.
• Last season, Alabama State was 204th in the country in 3-pointers allowed (7.5 per game) and 184th in defensive 3-point percentage (33.7%).
• The Hornets attempted 38% percent of their shots from beyond the arc last season, and 28.9% of their made shots are from there. Inside the 3-point line, they took 62% of their shots, with 71.1% of their makes coming from there.

Lamar Performance Insights

• Lamar ranked 66th in the nation last season with 77.8 points per game. At the other end, it ranked 212th with 72.9 points allowed per contest.
• The Cardinals pulled down 34.9 boards per game (52nd-ranked in college basketball). They ceded 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 ranked 293rd in college basketball with 12.4 turnovers per game last year. Meanwhile, they ranked 48th with 13.1 forced turnovers per game.
• With 7.5 three-pointers per game, the Cardinals were 171st in the country. They had a 34.6% shooting percentage from beyond the arc, which ranked 145th in college basketball.
• Last year Lamar allowed 7.8 three-pointers per game (243rd-ranked in college basketball) and allowed opposing teams to shoot 33.5% (168th-ranked) from downtown.
• In terms of shot breakdown, Lamar took 64.6% two-pointers (accounting for 72.8% of the team’s buckets) and 35.4% from beyond the arc (27.2%).

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