Sunday’s game between the Akron Zips (3-2) and Alabama State Hornets (3-2) going head to head at James A. Rhodes Arena has a projected final score of 82-74 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of Akron, who is listed as the favorite by our model. The game will begin at 3:00 PM ET on November 24.

According to our computer prediction, Akron is projected to cover the spread (7.5) against Alabama State. The two sides are projected to go over the 147.5 total.

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Akron vs. Alabama State Game Info & Odds

• Date: Sunday, November 24, 2024
• Time: 3:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Akron, Ohio
• Venue: James A. Rhodes Arena
• Line: Akron -7.5
• Point total: 147.5
• Moneyline (to win): Akron -400, Alabama State +300

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Akron vs. Alabama State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Akron 82, Alabama State 74

Spread & Total Prediction for Akron vs. Alabama State

• Pick ATS: Akron (-7.5)
• Pick OU: Over (147.5)

Akron has put together a 1-3-0 record against the spread this season, while Alabama State is 2-1-0. The Zips have a 4-0-0 record going over the point total, while games involving the Hornets have a record of 2-1-0 when it comes to hitting the over. The two teams score 163.8 points per game, 16.3 more points than this matchup’s total.

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Akron Performance Insights

• The Zips are outscoring opponents by 4.4 points per game with a +22 scoring differential overall. They put up 80.4 points per game (125th in college basketball) and allow 76.0 per outing (269th in college basketball).
• Akron records 32.4 rebounds per game (239th in college basketball) while allowing 36.6 per contest to its opponents. It is outrebounded by 4.2 boards per game.
• Akron hits 12.4 three-pointers per game (sixth-most in college basketball), 5.6 more than its opponents (6.8). It is shooting 36.7% from beyond the arc (97th in college basketball) while allowing opponents to shoot 29.8%.
• The Zips score 96.9 points per 100 possessions (181st in college basketball), while allowing 91.6 points per 100 possessions (234th in college basketball).
• Akron has won the turnover battle by 3.6 turnovers per game, committing 10.2 (74th in college basketball play) while forcing 13.8 (107th in college basketball).

Alabama State Performance Insights

• The Hornets’ +44 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 8.8 points per game) is a result of putting up 83.4 points per game (74th in college basketball) while giving up 74.6 per contest (252nd in college basketball).
• Alabama State wins the rebound battle by an average of 1.4 boards. It pulls down 33.2 rebounds per game (206th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 31.8.
• Alabama State hits 8.6 three-pointers per game (132nd in college basketball) at a 33.3% rate (186th in college basketball), compared to the 6.8 per game its opponents make, at a 31.5% rate.
• Alabama State has committed 10.2 turnovers per game (74th in college basketball), 2.4 fewer than the 12.6 it forces (178th in college basketball).

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