Saturday’s contest between the Alabama State Hornets (2-2) and Lamar Cardinals (1-3) squaring off 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 listed as a small favorite by our model. The game will tip off at 6:30 PM ET on November 23.

According to our computer prediction, Alabama State is projected to cover the spread (2.5) against Lamar. The two teams are projected to go over the 148.5 total.

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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 gave up 69.4 last season, making them 308th in college basketball on offense and 98th on defense.
• The Hornets grabbed 34.9 rebounds per game and conceded 34.8 boards last season, ranking 52nd and 326th, respectively, in college basketball.
• Last season, Alabama State was 24th-worst in college basketball in assists at 10.8 per game.
• Beyond the arc, the Hornets were 225th in college basketball in 3-pointers made per game (7.0) last year. They were worst in 3-point percentage at 28.1%.
• Defensively, Alabama State was 204th in college basketball in 3-pointers conceded per game at 7.5 last year. It was 184th in 3-point percentage allowed at 33.7%.
• Last season, the Hornets took 38% of their shots from behind the 3-point line, and 62% from inside it. In terms of made shots, 28.9% of the Hornets’ buckets were 3-pointers, and 71.1% were 2-pointers.

Lamar Performance Insights

• On offense, Lamar averaged 77.8 points per game (66th-ranked in college basketball) last year. It ceded 72.9 points per contest at the other end (212th-ranked).
• With 34.9 rebounds per game, the Cardinals were 52nd in college basketball. They gave up 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.
• With 12.4 turnovers per game, the Cardinals were 293rd in the nation. They forced 13.1 turnovers per contest, which ranked 48th in college basketball.
• The Cardinals drained 7.5 treys per game (171st-ranked in college basketball). They sported a 34.6% shooting percentage (145th-ranked) from beyond the arc.
• Lamar ceded 7.8 three-pointers per game (243rd-ranked in college basketball). It allowed opposing teams to shoot 33.5% (168th-ranked) from beyond the arc.
• Lamar took 64.6% two-pointers and 35.4% threes last season. Of the team’s baskets, 72.8% were two-pointers and 27.2% were three-pointers.

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