Alabama State Hornets vs Akron Zips NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24
Looking to win big? The Hornets and Zips face off at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The Zips are hosting the game at James A. Rhodes Arena in Akron, OH. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Akron as the -8.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 147.5 points.
ALABAMA STATE HORNETS VS AKRON ZIPS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Akron Zips -8.5
This game will be played at James A. Rhodes Arena at 3:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.
WHY BET THE AKRON ZIPS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Zips.
- Not only will Akron pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -8.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Do the Hornets Have What it Takes in Akron?
Alabama State Hornets Recent Game/Games
The Hornets picked up a 77-75 win over Lamar on Saturday, November 23rd. Alabama State was -2 point favorites going into the game, and the win resulted in a push against the spread.
After trailing 34-29 at halftime, Alabama State turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 48 points while allowing 41. The game’s total points of 152 went over the O/U line of 148.5.
In their latest game, Alabama State put up 77 points, shooting 49.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.6%. They connected on 38.1% of their three-point attempts, hitting 8 of 21 from deep, and went 17 for 24 from the free-throw line, good for 70.8%.
Alexis Marmolejos led the way with 28 points, shooting 61.5% overall and 57.1% from three, while CJ Hines added 24 points, hitting 60% of his threes. Adam Hamilton grabbed 11 rebounds, and Ja’Sean Jackson dished out 5 assists.
Alabama State’s defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 42% from the field. They allowed 23 made field goals on 54 attempts.
From beyond the arc, opponents hit 8 of 21 threes, good for 38%. Alabama State also sent them to the line 28 times, where they converted 21 free throws (75%).
Do the Zips Stand a Chance at Home?
Akron Zips Recent Game/Games
The Zips picked up a 92-84 win over Omaha on Saturday, November 23rd. Playing at home, Akron was favored by 11.5 points but didn’t cover the spread.
After leading 40-36 at halftime, Akron scored 52 points in the 2nd half while allowing 48. The game’s total points reached 176, surpassing the O/U line of 148.
Akron poured in 92 points in their last game, shooting 53% from the field and hitting 18 threes at a 46.2% clip. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66.7%, with 26 assists on 35 made field goals.
Marquel Sutton led the way with 26 points and 6 rebounds, while Lance Waddles added 19 points and 10 boards. Nate Johnson contributed 18 points, shooting 77.8% from the field.
Akron’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 84 points on 53% shooting from the field. The Zips allowed the opposing team to connect on 35 of their 66 shot attempts.
From beyond the arc, Akron’s opponents hit 18 threes on 39 attempts, a 46% success rate. The Zips also gave up 13 offensive rebounds.