Sunday’s game between the Akron Zips (3-2) and the Alabama State Hornets (3-2) at James A. Rhodes Arena has a projected final score of 82-74 based on our computer prediction, with a favored Akron squad taking home the win. Tipoff is at 3:00 PM ET on November 24.

Based on our computer prediction, Akron should cover the spread, which is currently listed at 7.5. The two teams are projected to go over the 147.5 over/under.

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Akron vs. Alabama State Game Info & Odds

• Date: Sunday, November 24, 2024
• Time: 3:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Akron, Ohio
• Venue: James A. Rhodes Arena
• Line: Akron -7.5
• Point total: 147.5
• Moneyline (to win): Akron -400, Alabama State +300

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Akron vs. Alabama State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Akron 82, Alabama State 74

Spread & Total Prediction for Akron vs. Alabama State

• Pick ATS: Akron (-7.5)
• Pick OU: Over (147.5)

Akron’s record against the spread this season is 1-3-0, while Alabama State’s is 2-1-0. The Zips are 4-0-0 and the Hornets are 2-1-0 in terms of going over the point total. The two teams combine to score 163.8 points per game, 16.3 more points than this matchup’s total.

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Akron Performance Insights

• The Zips are outscoring opponents by 4.4 points per game with a +22 scoring differential overall. They put up 80.4 points per game (125th in college basketball) and allow 76 per outing (269th in college basketball).
• Akron loses the rebound battle by an average of 4.2 boards. It is pulling down 32.4 rebounds per game (239th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 36.6 per outing.
• Akron hits 5.6 more threes per contest than the opposition, 12.4 (sixth-most in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.8.
• The Zips rank 181st in college basketball with 96.9 points scored per 100 possessions, and 234th in college basketball defensively with 91.6 points conceded per 100 possessions.
• Akron wins the turnover battle by 3.6 per game, committing 10.2 (74th in college basketball) while its opponents average 13.8.

Alabama State Performance Insights

• The Hornets outscore opponents by 8.8 points per game (posting 83.4 points per game, 74th in college basketball, and conceding 74.6 per contest, 252nd in college basketball) and have a +44 scoring differential.
• Alabama State records 33.2 rebounds per game (206th in college basketball) while conceding 31.8 per outing to opponents. It outrebounds opponents by 1.4 boards per game.
• Alabama State makes 1.8 more threes per contest than the opposition, 8.6 (132nd in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.8.
• Alabama State wins the turnover battle by 2.4 per game, committing 10.2 (74th in college basketball) while its opponents average 12.6.

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