South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs Alabama Crimson Tide NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/24

Looking to win big? The Jackrabbits and Crimson Tide face off at 3:00 ET on SEC. The Crimson Tide are hosting the game at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, AL. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 167.5 points, and Alabama is favored by -22.5 at home against South Dakota State.

SOUTH DAKOTA STATE JACKRABBITS VS ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE BETTING PICK

The Pick: South Dakota State Jackrabbits +22.5

This game will be played at Coleman Coliseum at 3:00 ET on Sunday, December 29th.

WHY BET THE SOUTH DAKOTA STATE JACKRABBITS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Crimson Tide.
• Even though we have Alabama winning straight-up, we like South Dakota State at +22.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 167.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.

Can South Dakota State Secure a Road Victory?

South Dakota State Jackrabbits Recent Game/Games

South Dakota State fell to 6-5 on the season after an 81-70 road loss to Colorado on Friday. The Jackrabbits entered the game as +8 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.

Trailing 40-35 at halftime, SDSU couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 35 points while allowing 41. The game’s total points of 151 went over the pre-game line of 145.5.

In their latest game, South Dakota State put up 70 points, shooting 44.6% from the field and 44% from beyond the arc, hitting 11 of 25 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.6%, with a two-point shooting percentage of 45.2% (14/31).

Julian Hammond III led the way with 23 points and 6 assists, shooting 57.1% overall. Elijah Malone was efficient, hitting 7 of 8 shots and grabbing 9 rebounds, while RJ Smith connected on 3 of 5 threes, finishing with 11 points and 4 assists.

South Dakota State’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 81 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 65% of their two-point attempts, going 21/32 inside the arc.

From three-point range, the Jackrabbits held their opponent to 29% shooting, with 7 made threes on 24 attempts. However, they sent them to the line 19 times, where they converted 18 free throws at a 94% clip. South Dakota State also gave up 10 offensive rebounds.

Taking a Look at the Crimson Tide Chances at Home

Alabama Crimson Tide Recent Game/Games

Alabama improved to 10-2 on the season with an 81-54 win over Kent State on Sunday, December 22nd. Playing at home, the Crimson Tide were -20.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points of 135 fell short of the O/U line of 153.5.

Alabama led 39-24 at halftime and continued to control the game in the 2nd half, outscoring Kent State 42-30.

Alabama put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 45% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.3%, thanks in part to hitting 72% of their two-point attempts (18/25), though they struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 25.7% of their threes (9/35).

The Crimson Tide also had issues at the free-throw line, making only 51.4% of their attempts (18/35). They did dominate the offensive glass, pulling down 20 offensive rebounds. Mark Sears led the team with 16 points, while Aden Holloway added 13 points, hitting 3 of 8 from three-point range.

Alabama’s defense held their opponent to 54 points, despite allowing them to shoot 45% from the field. The Crimson Tide gave up 72% shooting on two-pointers, with the other team hitting 18 of 25 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Alabama limited their opponent to 25% shooting, as they made just 9 of 35 three-point attempts. The other team also struggled at the free-throw line, converting only 18 of 35 for 51%. Alabama allowed 20 offensive rebounds.