Saturday’s contest between the Alabama State Hornets (2-2) and Lamar Cardinals (1-3) going head-to-head at James A. Rhodes Arena has a projected final score of 80-76 (according to our computer prediction) in favor of Alabama State, who is listed as a slight favorite by our model. The game will start at 6:30 PM ET on November 23.

According to our computer prediction, Alabama State projects to cover the 2.5-point spread in its matchup against Lamar. The total is currently listed at 148.5, and the two teams are projected to hit the over.

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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 was 308th in college basketball in points scored (68.6 per game) and 98th in points conceded (69.4) last season.
• Last season, 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 season.
• Last year the Hornets were 225th in the nation in 3-point makes (7 per game) and worst in 3-point percentage (28.1%).
• Defensively, Alabama State was 204th in the nation in 3-pointers conceded per game at 7.5 last season. It was 184th in 3-point percentage allowed at 33.7%.
• Alabama State attempted 38% percent of its shots from beyond the arc last season, 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 ranked 66th in college basketball last season with 77.8 points per game. At the other end of the court, it ranked 212th with 72.9 points allowed per game.
• Last year the Cardinals averaged 34.9 rebounds per game (52nd-ranked in college basketball) and gave up 31.9 rebounds per contest (197th-ranked).
• Lamar was one of the best teams in college basketball when it comes to assists, as it delivered 16.5 per game (22nd-best in college basketball).
• With 12.4 turnovers per game, the Cardinals ranked 293rd in college basketball. They forced 13.1 turnovers per contest, which ranked 48th in college basketball.
• Last year the Cardinals drained 7.5 treys per game (171st-ranked in college basketball) and shot 34.6% (145th-ranked) from downtown.
• Last year Lamar ceded 7.8 three-pointers per game (243rd-ranked in college basketball) and allowed opponents to shoot 33.5% (168th-ranked) from beyond the arc.
• Lamar took 64.6% two-pointers and 35.4% three-pointers last year. Of the team’s buckets, 72.8% were two-pointers and 27.2% were three-pointers.

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