Omaha Mavericks vs Alabama State Hornets NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Mavericks versus the Hornets? Tip off is at at 8:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at James A. Rhodes Arena in Akron, OH. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 142.5 points, with Alabama State being favored by -1 over Omaha.
OMAHA MAVERICKS VS ALABAMA STATE HORNETS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Alabama State Hornets -1
This game will be played at James A. Rhodes Arena at 8:30 ET on Friday, November 22nd.
WHY BET THE ALABAMA STATE HORNETS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Hornets.
- Not only will Alabama State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.
Do the Mavericks Stand a Chance on the Road?
Omaha Mavericks Recent Game/Games
Omaha fell to Southern Utah 79-73 on Saturday, November 16th. The Mavericks were +8.5 point underdogs on the road, but managed to cover the spread.
Omaha trailed 41-32 at halftime but outscored Southern Utah 41-38 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 152 fell just short of the 155.5 O/U line.
Omaha’s offense put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 47.5% from the field and 46.2% from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 13 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.5%, but they struggled at the free-throw line, converting just 56.2% of their attempts (9/16).
Jamir Simpson, Dominique Ford, and Lance Waddles each shot 53.3% from the field, with Simpson and Ford both scoring 25 points. Ford also hit 4 threes, shooting 40% from deep, while Waddles added 20 points.
Omaha’s defense gave up 79 points, with their opponents shooting 44% from the field. They allowed 16 two-point baskets on 31 attempts, a 51% success rate.
From beyond the arc, Omaha’s opponents hit 11 of 30 threes, shooting 36%. They also sent them to the line 24 times, where they made 14 free throws, a 58% rate. Omaha allowed 12 offensive rebounds.
Will the Hornets Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?
Alabama State dropped their season opener to LSU, 74-61, on Sunday. Despite being +20 point underdogs, the Hornets kept it closer than expected. The game’s total points of 135 fell short of the 151.5 O/U line.
Alabama State led 32-26 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 29 points while allowing 48.
Alabama State’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 33.3% from the field and connecting on only 1 of 20 three-point attempts (5%). Their effective field goal percentage matched their overall shooting percentage at 33.3%, but they did manage to hit 76.9% of their free throws, going 20 for 26 from the line.
Cam Carter and TJ Madlock each scored 21 points, with Carter hitting 4 of 5 threes, while Amarr Knox added 20 points despite missing all 5 of his three-point attempts. The Hornets grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and finished with just 6 assists as a team.
Alabama State’s defense gave up 74 points in their latest game, with opponents shooting 44% from the field. The Hornets allowed 51% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team making 14 of 27 shots.
From beyond the arc, Alabama State’s defense saw their opponents hit 7 threes on 20 attempts, a 35% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 34 times, where they converted 25 free throws for 73%. The Hornets limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 6.