IU Indy Jaguars vs Alabama A&M Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/24

Looking to win big? The Jaguars and Bulldogs face off at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bulldogs are hosting the game at Alabama A&M Event Center in Huntsville, AL. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 142.5 points, and Alabama A&M is favored by -3.5 at home against IU Indy.

IU INDY JAGUARS VS ALABAMA A&M BULLDOGS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Alabama A&M Bulldogs -3.5

This game will be played at Alabama A&M Event Center at 3:00 ET on Monday, November 25th.

WHY BET THE ALABAMA A&M BULLDOGS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Bulldogs.
• Not only will Alabama A&M pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.

Does IU Indy Have a Shot at a Road Win?

The Jaguars dropped a 72-62 decision to the Bulldogs on Saturday, November 23rd. Despite being +4 point underdogs, they not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 134 fell short of the O/U line of 143.5.

IU Indy looked strong early, leading 42-28 at halftime. However, they managed just 20 points in the 2nd half while allowing 44, leading to the loss.

In their last game, the Jaguars struggled offensively, shooting just 37.5% from the field and 17.9% from beyond the arc, hitting only 5 of 28 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.9%, but they found some success inside, connecting on 57.1% of their two-point shots.

Drayton Jones led the way with 23 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 63.6% from the field. Jarvis Walker added 21 points and 4 assists, while Alec Millender contributed 13 points, hitting 3 of 9 from three. Colin McKenzie was efficient from deep, making 3 of 4 three-pointers and finishing with 11 points in 18 minutes.

IU Indy Jaguars gave up 72 points in their last game, with their defense holding the opponent to 37% shooting from the field. The Jaguars allowed 16 two-point baskets on 28 attempts, a 57% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, the Jaguars’ defense limited the opponent to 5 made threes on 28 attempts, just 17% shooting. At the free-throw line, the opponent shot 78%, making 15 of 19 attempts. IU Indy also gave up 11 offensive rebounds.

Will Alabama A&M Live Up to Expectations at Home?

Alabama A&M Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

The Bulldogs picked up a 77-70 win over Coastal Carolina on Saturday, November 23rd. Alabama A&M, who were +3 underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 147, surpassing the O/U line of 133.5.

After trailing 34-24 at halftime, Alabama A&M turned things around by scoring 53 points in the 2nd half while holding Coastal Carolina to 36 points.

In their latest game, Alabama A&M put up 77 points, shooting 42.9% from the field and 43.8% from three-point range, hitting 7 of 16 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, and they connected on 71% of their free throws, going 22 for 31 from the line.

Darius Ford led the way with 17 points and 5 assists, shooting 50% from the field and 66.7% from deep. Noah Amenhauser and AC Bryant each added 15 points, with Amenhauser also grabbing 12 rebounds. Lorenzo Downey was perfect from three, hitting both of his attempts and finishing with 12 points on 5 of 6 shooting overall.

Even with Alabama A&M giving up 70 points, they managed to hold their opponents to 42% shooting from the field. The Bulldogs allowed 17 two-point field goals on 40 attempts, also at a 42% clip.

From beyond the arc, Alabama A&M’s defense saw their opponents hit 7 of 16 threes, good for 43%. They also sent the other team to the line 31 times, where they made 22 free throws, a 71% success rate.