Saturday’s contest at James A. Rhodes Arena has the Alabama State Hornets (2-2) squaring off against the Lamar Cardinals (1-3) at 6:30 PM (on November 23). Our computer prediction projects a 80-76 win for Alabama State, who is a slight favorite based on our model.

According to our computer prediction, Alabama State is a good bet to cover the spread, which is currently listed at 2.5. The two sides are projected to go over the 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
• 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)
• Computer Predicted Total: 155.8

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Alabama State Performance Insights

• Alabama State was 308th in the nation in points scored (68.6 per game) and 98th in points conceded (69.4) last year.
• Last year, the Hornets were 52nd in the country in rebounds (34.9 per game) and 326th in rebounds allowed (34.8).
• At 10.8 assists per game, Alabama State was 24th-worst in the nation last year.
• The Hornets were 225th in the nation in 3-pointers made (7.0 per game) and worst in 3-point percentage (28.1%) last season.
• Alabama State gave up 7.5 3-pointers per game and conceded 33.7% from beyond the arc last season, ranking 204th and 184th, respectively, in college basketball.
• Alabama State took 38% percent of its shots from beyond the arc last year, and 62% percent from inside it. In terms of makes, 28.9% of Alabama State’s buckets were 3-pointers, and 71.1% were 2-pointers.

Lamar Performance Insights

• Lamar was 66th in college basketball last season with 77.8 points per game. At the other end, it ranked 212th with 72.9 points allowed per game.
• With 34.9 rebounds per game, the Cardinals ranked 52nd in the country. They allowed 31.9 rebounds per contest, which ranked 197th in college basketball.
• With 16.5 assists per game, Lamar was 22nd-best in college basketball in the category.
• Last year the Cardinals averaged 12.4 turnovers per game (293rd-ranked in college basketball) and forced 13.1 turnovers per contest (48th-ranked).
• With 7.5 treys per game, the Cardinals ranked 171st in the country. They had a 34.6% shooting percentage from beyond the arc, which ranked 145th in college basketball.
• Lamar ranked 243rd in college basketball with 7.8 treys allowed per game. Meanwhile, it ranked 168th with a 33.5% shooting percentage allowed from beyond the arc.
• Last year Lamar took 64.6% two-pointers, accounting for 72.8% of the team’s baskets. It shot 35.4% from beyond the arc (27.2% of the team’s baskets).

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