Alabama State Hornets vs North Carolina A&T Aggies Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/23
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Hornets and Aggies. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Aggies at Pete Hanna Center in Homewood, AL. Get ready to place your bets! The Hornets come into this non-conference matchup as the betting favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 151.5 points.
ALABAMA STATE HORNETS VS NORTH CAROLINA A&T AGGIES BETTING PICK
The Pick: North Carolina A&T Aggies +3
This game will be played at Pete Hanna Center at 2:00 ET on Friday, November 24th.
WHY BET THE NORTH CAROLINA A&T AGGIES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-67 in favor of the Aggies.
- Not only will North Carolina A&T pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.
Does Alabama State Have a Shot at a Road Win?
Alabama State has yet to win a game this season, going 0-4 in their first four games. In their previous five road games, including those from last year, Alabama State has gone 0-5. As of today’s game, Alabama State has a 0-4 record against the spread this season. Taking into account the previous ten games, including those from last season, Alabama State is 3-6 vs the spread.
Alabama State’s games have, on average, featured 156.5 points per game leading to an over/under record of 3-1-0. Their average over/under line is currently 149.9 points so far. The Hornets’ have recorded an over/under record of 2-0 in their last three games, with their games averaging 85 points per game.
In their recent matchup, the Alabama State offense ended with 67 points against Samford. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 34.8% and made 7 threes. Antonio TJ Madlock is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 14.2 as they approach today’s matchup. In addition, CJ Hines brings a PPG average of 13.8 into the game.
At present, the Hornets’ defense is nationally ranked 187th, allowing 81.8 points per game. In their previous game vs. Samford, the Bulldogs finished with a field goal percentage of 58% and a total of 99 points vs. Alabama State.
Can the Aggies Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?
North Carolina A&T is entering their fifth game of the season with an overall record of 0-4. In their previous ten home games, including last year, North Carolina A&T has a record of 3-7. Prior to today’s game, North Carolina A&T holds a 0-4 ATS record. Over their previous ten games, including last season, North Carolina A&T is 3-6-1 vs. the spread.
Up to this point, games involving North Carolina A&T have had an average of 156 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 134.8 points. Their over/under record is 3-1-0. The Aggies have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last three games, with their games averaging 69 points per game.
The North Carolina A&T offense is coming off a game in which they scored 73 points vs. Merrimack College. Overall their field goal percentage was 41% while connecting on 7 threes. The team’s top scorer is Landon Glasper, who comes into today’s matchup with an average of 20.8, while Kyle Duke also maintains a PPG average of 8.8 leading up to the game.
Facing Alabama State, North Carolina A&T aims for a better defensive performance, given their current average of 92.5 points allowed per game (219th). Against Merrimack College in their most recent game, the North Carolina A&T defense gave up a total of 96 points while allowing Merrimack College to hit 41% of their shots.