Alcorn State Braves vs UAB Blazers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24
Looking to win big? The Braves and Blazers face off at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The Blazers are hosting the game at Bartow Arena in Birmingham, AL. The odds for this non-conference game currently have UAB as the -21.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 155.5 points.
ALCORN STATE BRAVES VS UAB BLAZERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Alcorn State Braves +21.5
This game will be played at Bartow Arena at 3:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.
WHY BET THE ALCORN STATE BRAVES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Blazers.
- Even though we have UAB winning straight-up, we like Alcorn State at +21.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Will the Braves Win in Birmingham?
Alcorn State’s season continued to be a struggle as they fell to 0-11 after a 77-75 loss to Rice on Monday. Despite being +15.5 point underdogs, the Braves kept it close, covering the spread.
Alcorn State trailed 42-33 at halftime but outscored Rice 42-35 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game reached 152, surpassing the O/U line of 136.5.
Alcorn State’s offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 47.6% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 21 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 59.3%, and they added 8 offensive rebounds and 13 assists.
Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt led the Braves with 21 points, shooting 3 of 5 from deep, while Alem Huseinovic hit 6 threes, finishing with 20 points on 75% shooting. Trae Broadnax contributed 11 points and 7 assists, and Keionte Cornelius added 14 points, hitting 4 of 8 from three-point range.
Alcorn State’s defense gave up 77 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 47% from the field, connecting on 27 of 57 attempts. Inside the arc, the Braves allowed 14 two-point baskets on 24 attempts, a 58% shooting rate.
From three-point range, Alcorn State’s opponents hit 13 of 33 shots, good for 39%. The Braves also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 12 times, where they converted 10 attempts for 83%. Alcorn State allowed 9 offensive rebounds in the game.
Can the Blazers Secure a Win at Home?
UAB improved to 5-6 on the season with a decisive 96-67 home win over Alabama A&M on Wednesday. The Blazers, who entered the game as -22.5 point favorites, covered the spread in the win. The total points for the game ended at 163, surpassing the O/U line of 159.5.
UAB took control early, leading 57-28 at halftime. However, they allowed the Bulldogs to match their 39 points in the second half, a potential concern for the Blazers moving forward.
UAB put up 96 points in their last game, shooting 43.2% from the field and 38.9% from three-point range. They were strong at the free-throw line, hitting 83.3% of their attempts, and grabbed 23 offensive rebounds.
Christian Coleman led the way with 25 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 62.5%. Efrem Johnson added 15 points, hitting 4 of 5 threes, while Tony Toney and Jaylen Colon each contributed 12 points, with Colon making 4 threes.
UAB’s defense gave up 67 points, allowing the opposing team to shoot 43% from the field, with 32 made baskets on 74 attempts. From two-point range, they hit 25 of 56 shots, good for 44%.
From beyond the arc, the opposition connected on 7 of 18 three-point attempts, shooting 38%. UAB also sent them to the line 30 times, where they converted 25 free throws, an 83% success rate. UAB gave up 23 offensive rebounds.