Alabama State Hornets vs LSU Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/10/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Hornets and Tigers. The game is starting at 5:00 ET on SEC, and it’s hosted by the Tigers at Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, LA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 151.5 points, and LSU is favored by -20.5 against Alabama State in a non-conference matchup.

ALABAMA STATE HORNETS VS LSU TIGERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Alabama State Hornets +20.5

This game will be played at Pete Maravich Assembly Center at 5:00 ET on Sunday, November 10th.

WHY BET THE ALABAMA STATE HORNETS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Tigers.
• Even though we have LSU winning straight-up, we like Alabama State at +20.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.

Will Alabama State Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?

Alabama State Hornets Recent Game/Games

Alabama State fell to UNLV 93-79 in their season opener on Monday. The Hornets, who were +13.5 point underdogs, didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 172 exceeded the O/U line of 136.5.

After trailing 46-41 at halftime, Alabama State scored 38 points in the 2nd half but allowed 47 points, leading to the loss.

Alabama State put up 79 points in their latest game, shooting 44.3% from the field and 40.9% from three-point range. They connected on 16 of 20 free throws, good for 80%, and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds, finishing with 15 assists as a team.

Jeremiah Cherry led the way with 24 points and 11 rebounds, hitting 10 of 11 shots. Amarr Knox added 19 points and 5 assists, while Dedan Thomas Jr. contributed 17 points and 7 assists.

Alabama State’s defense struggled, giving up 93 points on 56% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 63% of their two-point attempts, going 24/38.

From beyond the arc, Alabama State gave up 9 threes on 20 attempts, a 45% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the line 28 times, where they made 18 free throws.

Will the Tigers Win at Home?

LSU Tigers Recent Game/Games

LSU opened their season with a dominant 95-60 win over Louisiana-Monroe on Wednesday, November 6th. Playing at home, the Tigers were -23 point favorites and covered the spread comfortably. The game’s total points reached 155, surpassing the O/U line of 147.5.

LSU took control early, leading 50-27 at halftime. They continued to outpace the Warhawks in the second half, scoring 45 points while allowing 33.

LSU’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 95 points and shooting 50.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.2%, thanks in large part to their 72.7% shooting on two-pointers. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 29.4% of their threes, but made up for it at the free-throw line, where they connected on 89.5% of their attempts.

Jalen Bolden led the way with 25 points, while Jalen Reed added 24 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 88.9% from the field. Cam Carter chipped in 21 points, hitting 4 of 8 from three-point range. Curtis Givens III also knocked down 4 threes, finishing with 15 points and 6 rebounds.

Despite LSU’s defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 60 points. The Tigers allowed a 50% shooting performance, with 34 made field goals on 67 attempts.

LSU’s defense particularly struggled inside, where they gave up 24 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, a 72% success rate for the opposing team.