The Alabama State Hornets (2-6) look to put an end to their six-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Sam Houston State Bearkats (3-7) at Johnson Coliseum. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 18, 2018.
Alabama State Hornets vs. Sam Houston State Bearkats Betting Prediction
In the Hornets’ last matchup, they were thoroughly outplayed by the Iowa State Cyclones, 79-53. Iowa State’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over Alabama State. The Cyclones had a rate of 36.1, while the Hornets posted a mark of 23.7. Reginald Gee led Alabama State in scoring with 15 points on 5-for-10 shooting.
The Bearkats had no trouble getting past the East Texas Baptist Tigers in their last game, 85-64. The Bearkats had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.9 vs. 14.3) and had a much better turnover percentage (14.3 vs. 22.2). With 14 points and 13 rebounds, Kai Mitchell played well for Sam Houston State.
It could be a sloppy game for the Alabama State offense. Since last season, Alabama State ranks 269th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.4 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Sam Houston State has forced the 82nd-most turnovers in the country (21.0 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Sam Houston State averages 37.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 98th in the NCAA. Alabama State ranks 243rd in rebounds allowed per game (39.6).
The Bearkats rank 139th in assists per game (14.3) while the Hornets rank 230th (10.3).
Sam Houston State averages 22.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 52nd in the NCAA. Alabama State ranks 100th in three pointers allowed per game (21.5).
The Bearkats rank 107th in steals per game (6.2) while the Hornets rank 140th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
Alabama State blocks 4.1 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 59th in the NCAA. Sam Houston State ranks 91st in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
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