Alcorn State Braves vs South Alabama Jaguars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/24
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Braves versus the Jaguars? Tip off is at at 11:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Mitchell Center in Mobile, AL. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 133.5 points, and South Alabama is favored by -17 at home against Alcorn State.
ALCORN STATE BRAVES VS SOUTH ALABAMA JAGUARS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Alcorn State Braves +17
This game will be played at Mitchell Center at 11:00 ET on Friday, November 29th.
WHY BET THE ALCORN STATE BRAVES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Jaguars.
- Even though we have South Alabama winning straight-up, we like Alcorn State at +17.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 133.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.
Taking a Look at the Braves Chances in Mobile
Alcorn State Braves Recent Game/Games
The Braves fell to UC Riverside 69-52 on Sunday, November 24th, in an away game. Alcorn State entered the game as +17 point underdogs and managed to keep the game within that margin, resulting in a push against the spread.
After trailing 35-29 at halftime, the Braves struggled in the second half, scoring only 23 points while allowing 34. The game’s total points of 121 fell short of the O/U line of 137.
Alcorn State’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 31.2% from the field and 22.2% from beyond the arc, finishing with 52 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 34.4%, and they hit only 57.1% of their free throws.
Barrington Hargress led the way with 20 points, hitting 4 of 9 from three-point range. Djahi Binet contributed 14 points and grabbed 16 rebounds, while Omari Hamilton and Nate Pickens each added 14 points, with both shooting 3 of 7 from deep.
Alcorn State’s defense held their opponent to 69 points on 37% shooting from the field. They allowed 22 made field goals on 59 attempts.
From three-point range, the opponent shot 32%, hitting 11 of 34 attempts. At the free-throw line, they went 14/20 for 70%. Alcorn State gave up 13 offensive rebounds.
Can The Jaguars Secure a Home Victory?
South Alabama dropped a 64-63 decision at home to Western Illinois on Tuesday. The Jaguars entered the game as -11 favorites but couldn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 127, falling short of the 133.5 O/U line.
After trailing 41-25 at halftime, South Alabama made a strong push in the 2nd half, outscoring the Leathernecks 38-23, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.
South Alabama struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 37.3% from the field and 19.2% from beyond the arc, hitting only 5 of 26 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.7%, and they managed 12 offensive rebounds and 9 assists as a team.
Ryan Myers and Marko Maletic each scored 20 points, with Maletic hitting 6 of 12 from three-point range. Myers went 6 for 20 from deep, while Barry Dunning Jr. grabbed 10 rebounds, and Randy Brady added 11 boards and 4 assists.
South Alabama’s defense held their opponent to 64 points, allowing them to shoot 37% from the field. They gave up 17 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, their opponent struggled, hitting just 5 of 26 threes for 19%. South Alabama also sent them to the line 19 times, where they made 14 free throws, a 73% success rate. The Jaguars allowed 12 offensive rebounds.