South Alabama vs Alcorn State Prediction 11/29/24 College Basketball Picks

The Alcorn State Braves and the South Alabama Jaguars meet Friday in college basketball action at the Mitchell Center. Here is a prediction for South Alabama vs. Alcorn State. This article contains a selection between South Alabama and Alcorn State.

Alcorn State Braves Betting Preview

The Alcorn State Braves lost to Washington and UC Riverside and next play Maryland, Wichita State and Oklahoma. The Alcorn State Braves are averaging 53.1 points on 33.6 percent shooting and allowing 80.6 points on 45.4 percent shooting. Omari Hamilton is averaging 8.6 points and 4 rebounds, while Keionte Cornelius is averaging 7.9 points and 1.1 rebounds. Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt provides 2.7 assists and Daniel Braster grabs 3.8 rebounds. The Alcorn State Braves are shooting 25.7 percent from distance and 69.7 percent from the free throw line. The Alcorn State Braves are allowing 37.4 percent shooting from distance and grabbing 30.1 rebounds per game.

South Alabama Jaguars betting preview

The South Alabama Jaguars defeated Incarnate Word, lost to Western Illinois, and next play Jacksonville State, East Texas A&M and TCU. The South Alabama Jaguars are averaging 73 points on 44.6 percent shooting and allowing 65.1 points on 39.3 percent shooting. Myles Corey is averaging 18.4 points and 2.1 rebounds, while Judah Brown is averaging 12 points and 0.6 assists. Dylan Fasoyiro provides 0.3 assists and Barry Dunning Jr. grabs 6.7 rebounds. The South Alabama Jaguars are shooting 32.3 percent from distance and 71.5 percent from the free throw line. The South Alabama Jaguars are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from distance and grabbing 31.7 rebounds per game.

Why the South Alabama Jaguars will win

• Alcorn State has lost each of its last 26 road games against non-conference opponents.
• The home team has won each of Alcorn State’s last seven games.
• Alcorn State has lost the first half in each of its last 15 games against non-conference opponents.

South Alabama vs. Alcorn State Prediction

The Alcorn State Braves are on the road and should expect nothing less here. Alcorn State is terrible offensively and has zero double-digit scorers. Alcorn State is also 2-3-1 ATS, so the Braves have no betting value. The South Alabama Jaguars aren’t world-beaters, but they have guys who can score, which is more than Alcorn State can claim. Give me a handle on south Alabama. Alcorn State is increasingly resembling one of the worst teams in all of college basketball.