South Alabama vs. Alcorn State Predictions & Picks: Spread, Total – November 29
Published 4:21 pm Thursday, November 28, 2024
Friday’s contest between the South Alabama Jaguars (4-3) and Alcorn State Braves (0-7) at Mitchell Center has a projected final score of 76-59 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of heavily favored South Alabama, so it should be a one-sided matchup. The game will start at 11:00 AM ET on November 29.
According to our computer prediction, South Alabama should cover the spread, which currently sits at 14.5. The two teams are projected to eclipse the 135.5 over/under.
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South Alabama vs. Alcorn State Game Info & Odds
- Date: Friday, November 29, 2024
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- TV: ESPN+
- Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Where: Mobile, Alabama
- Venue: Mitchell Center
- Line: South Alabama -14.5
- Point total: 135.5
- Moneyline (to win): South Alabama -2000, Alcorn State +980
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South Alabama vs. Alcorn State Score Prediction
- Prediction:
South Alabama 76, Alcorn State 59
Spread & Total Prediction for South Alabama vs. Alcorn State
- Pick ATS: South Alabama (-14.5)
- Pick OU: Over (135.5)
South Alabama’s record against the spread this season is 4-2-0, and Alcorn State’s is 2-4-0. The Jaguars are 2-4-0 and the Braves are 1-5-0 in terms of going over the point total. The two teams score 126.1 points per game combined, 9.4 less than this matchup’s total.
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South Alabama Performance Insights
- The Jaguars outscore opponents by 7.9 points per game (scoring 73 points per game to rank 246th in college basketball while giving up 65.1 per contest to rank 62nd in college basketball) and have a +55 scoring differential overall.
- The 31.7 rebounds per game South Alabama averages rank 250th in college basketball. Its opponents record 30.7 per contest.
- South Alabama makes 9 three-pointers per game (97th in college basketball) while shooting 32.3% from deep (228th in college basketball). It is making 3.6 fewer threes per outing than its opponents, who drain 12.6 per game while shooting 36.8%.
- The Jaguars average 100 points per 100 possessions on offense (121st in college basketball), and give up 89.2 points per 100 possessions (164th in college basketball).
- South Alabama has committed 9.4 turnovers per game (38th in college basketball action), 2.6 fewer than the 12 it forces on average (208th in college basketball).
Alcorn State Performance Insights
- The Braves are being outscored by 27.5 points per game, with a -192 scoring differential overall. They put up 53.1 points per game (363rd in college basketball), and give up 80.6 per outing (336th in college basketball).
- Alcorn State loses the rebound battle by an average of 6.3 boards. It pulls down 30.1 rebounds per game (306th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 36.4.
- Alcorn State connects on 3.7 three-pointers per game (362nd in college basketball), 7.6 fewer than its opponents.
- Alcorn State has committed 2.7 more turnovers than its opponents, averaging 13.4 (290th in college basketball) while forcing 10.7 (275th in college basketball).
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