Alcorn State Braves vs UC Riverside Highlanders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Braves and Highlanders. The game is starting at 5:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Highlanders at SRC Arena in Riverside, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have UC Riverside as the -16.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 140.5 points.
ALCORN STATE BRAVES VS UC RIVERSIDE HIGHLANDERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Alcorn State Braves +16.5
This game will be played at SRC Arena at 5:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.
WHY BET THE ALCORN STATE BRAVES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Highlanders.
- Even though we have UC Riverside winning straight-up, we like Alcorn State at +16.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Will the Braves Come Through as Road Underdogs?
Alcorn State Braves Recent Game/Games
Alcorn State dropped their road game against Washington on Friday, November 22nd, losing 77-60. The Braves went into the game as +27 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread.
Alcorn State trailed 36-34 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 26 points while allowing 41. The game’s total points ended at 137, just under the 142.5 O/U line.
Alcorn State’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 39.7% from the field and 20% from beyond the arc, hitting only 3 of 15 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.4%, but they were strong at the free-throw line, connecting on 11 of 12 attempts for a 91.7% success rate.
Tyler Harris was a standout performer, scoring 27 points on 8 of 11 shooting, including 3 of 5 from three-point range, while also grabbing 8 rebounds. Zoom Diallo added 15 points and 4 assists, and Keionte Cornelius contributed 13 points, despite shooting just 4 of 14 overall and 3 of 11 from deep.
Alcorn State’s defense gave up 77 points, with the opposing team shooting 49% from the field. They were particularly effective inside, hitting 63% of their two-point attempts, going 17/27.
From beyond the arc, the opposition shot 31%, making 7 of 22 three-point attempts. Alcorn State also sent them to the line 30 times, where they converted 22 free throws for 73%.
Can the Highlanders Hold Strong at Home?
UC Riverside Highlanders Recent Game/Games
UC Riverside pulled off a 77-75 road win over Colorado State on Friday, November 22nd. Entering the game as +12 point underdogs, the Highlanders not only secured the win but also covered the spread.
Riverside led 27-26 at halftime and scored 38 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. The game’s total points reached 152, surpassing the O/U line of 143.
UC Riverside put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 41.5% from the field. They connected on 10 of 24 three-point attempts, hitting 41.7% from deep, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 49.2%.
Barrington Hargress led the way with 31 points and 6 assists, shooting 55% from the field. Jaylen Crocker-Johnson added 21 points, while Nate Pickens, Nique Clifford, and Kyle Jorgensen each contributed 13 points.
UC Riverside gave up 75 points in their last game, allowing the opposing team to shoot 40% from the field, hitting 25 of their 62 attempts. Inside the arc, the Highlanders’ defense allowed 51% shooting, with the other team making 15 of 29 two-point shots.
From beyond the arc, UC Riverside held their opponent to 30% shooting, as they connected on 10 of 33 three-point attempts. The Highlanders also sent the other team to the free-throw line 25 times, where they made 15, shooting 60%. UC Riverside limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 5.