The Alabama Crimson Tide (2-0) meet the Northeastern Huskies (1-1) in the Charleston Classic at TD Arena. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 15, 2018, and will air on ESPNU.
Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Northeastern Huskies Betting Prediction
In the Crimson Tide’s last matchup, they defeated the Appalachian State Mountaineers, 81-73. The Crimson Tide had a much better turnover percentage (10.6 vs. 26.2) and had a much better free throw rate (0.400 vs. 0.275). Donta Hall had a solid performance for Alabama, recording 12 points and 12 rebounds.
The Huskies beat the Harvard Crimson in their last game, 81-71. The Huskies had a much better free throw rate (0.435 vs. 0.157) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (18.2 vs. 14.3). Jordan Roland was the top scorer from either team with 35 points on 9-for-13 shooting from the field.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, this appears to be a balanced matchup. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Northeastern offense ranks 14th in the nation in that metric at 0.569, while the Alabama defense ranks 46th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.479).
Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Northeastern Huskies ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Northeastern, ATS Winner – Northeastern, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Alabama ranks 12th in blocks per game (5.3) while Northeastern ranks 240th (2.4).
The Huskies rank 77th in three pointers attempted per game (24.3) while the Crimson Tide rank 257th (19.6).
Northeastern ranks 23rd in rebounds allowed per game (31.3) while Alabama ranks 196th (35.6).
The Huskies rank 45th in assists per game (15.7) while the Crimson Tide rank 217th (12.7).
Northeastern averages 6.7 steals per game, which ranks 103rd in the NCAA. Alabama ranks 179th in steals allowed per game (6.5).
