Alabama State Hornets vs LSU Tigers Prediction, 11/10/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Alabama State Hornets vs LSU Tigers

Date: Sunday, November 10, 2024

Location: Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, LA

TV: ESPN+

Pete Maravich Assembly Center is the site where the LSU Tigers (1-0) will meet the Alabama State Hornets (0-1) on Sunday.

The Alabama State Hornets faced off with UNLV and took a loss by a final of 93-79 in their last game. Alabama State ended the game having earned a 44.3% field goal percentage (27 out of 61) and made 9 out of their 22 3-point attempts. When they shot from the free throw line, the Hornets converted 16 of 20 tries for a rate of 80.0%. In relation to pulling down rebounds, they collected a total of 27 with 10 of them being offensive. They also recorded 15 assists in this contest while forcing 9 turnovers and having 5 steals. In relation to the defense, Alabama State let their opponent shoot 56.9% from the floor on 33 of 58 shooting. UNLV earned 20 dimes and had 4 steals for this contest. On top of that, UNLV grabbed 34 rebounds (12 offensive, 22 defensive), but didn't notch a block. UNLV shot 64.3% at the charity stripe by knocking down 18 of their 28 shots. They also made 9 of their 20 shots from long range. Concerning fouls, the Hornets ended up walking away with 23 and UNLV totaled 16 fouls.

Amarr Knox is one player who came through for the game. He finished 46.7% from the field and also distributed 5 assists. He was on the hardwood for 31 mins played and also pulled down 1 rebound. He totaled 19 points on 7 out of 15 shooting.

Get all of our NCAA Basketball Betting Picks

Alabama State comes into this contest with a record of 0-1 for the year. They turn it over 12.0 times per contest and as a squad are committing 23.0 personal fouls on a nightly basis. As a unit, Alabama State is pulling in 30.0 rebounds per contest and has accounted for 15 dimes so far this season, which has them ranked 228th in Division 1 in terms of passing. The Hornets are connecting on 40.9% on shots beyond the perimeter (9 of 22) and 80.0% from the charity stripe. They average 79.0 pts per contest (203rd in the nation) while connecting on 44.3% from the floor.

When they are on defense, the Hornets are forcing 11.0 turnovers every game and they draw 16.0 fouls. They give up 45.0% on shots from beyond the perimeter while they are 352nd in the country in opponents points per game (93.0). The Hornets are allowing a field goal percentage of 56.9% (33 of 58) and they relinquish 38.0 boards per contest as a group. They are 274th in college basketball in allowing assists with 20 surrendered this year.

When they last stepped on the court, the LSU Tigers got the win with a final of 95-60 against UL Monroe. Concerning team rebounding, LSU allowed UL Monroe to pull down 25 in total (6 offensive). They went 21.4% from distance by shooting 3 of 14 and walked away from this one shooting 9 of 13 from the free throw line (69.2%). The Tigers permitted UL Monroe to knock down 24 out of their 62 tries from the floor which gave them a rate of 38.7% in this matchup. In all, the Tigers walked away from this one shooting 34 for 67 from the field which had them shooting 50.7%. When talking about shooting from downtown, LSU converted 10 out of 34 tries (29.4%). They were able to knock down 17 of the free throw attempts for a clip of 89.5%. UL Monroe was called for 18 fouls for this game which got the Tigers to the free throw line for a total of 19 shots. They also turned the ball over 12 times, while earning 7 steals in this matchup. The Tigers earned 31 defensive boards and 13 offensive boards totaling 44 for this contest.

Jalen Reed pitched in for the Tigers for the matchup. He had 24 points in his 23 minutes of playing time, but left the arena with no assists. He converted 8 of 9 in the matchup for a field goal percentage of 88.9%, and tallied 8 rebounds.

LSU has a mark of 1-0 this season. The Tigers have committed 13.0 fouls per contest and they shoot 89.5% from the free throw line. They are assisting teammates 13.0 times per game (232nd in the country) and they lose possession by turning the ball over 12.0 times per contest. LSU has earned 95 points for the campaign (95.0 per contest) and they average 45.0 boards per game. As an offense, the Tigers are shooting 50.7% from the field, which is 111th in college basketball.

The LSU defense allows 21.4% on shots from beyond the perimeter (3 of 14) and opponents are converting on 69.2% of their shots from the charity stripe. They have relinquished 6.0 assists and 30.0 rebounds per contest, which is ranked 37th and 101st in the country. The Tigers on defense are ranked 106th in D-1 in points per game surrendered with 60.0. They are forcing their opponents into 14.0 turnovers on a nightly basis and allow teams to shoot 38.7% from the field (159th in D-1).

Who will win tonight's NCAA basketball game against the spread?

Josh Schonwald's Pick: Take Alabama State

Get $60 worth of FREE premium member picks. No Obligation. No Salesman. No Credit Card. Fast Sign up with Instant Access Click Here