The Alabama State Hornets (2-7) clash against the Liberty Flames (9-3) in the St. Pete Shootout at McArthur Center. The game is scheduled to start at 12 p.m. ET on Friday, December 21, 2018.
Liberty Flames vs. Alabama State Hornets Betting Prediction
The Flames will be looking for a similar outcome after blowing out the Maine-Fort Kent Bengals in their last outing, 89-40. The Flames had a much better free throw rate (0.368 vs. 0.054) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (44.1 vs. 22.0). Liberty rallied around Scottie James, who recorded 11 points and 11 rebounds.
In the Hornets’ last matchup, they got blown out by the Iowa State Cyclones, 79-53. Iowa State’s 36.1 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over Alabama State, who had a rate of 23.7. With 15 points on 5-for-10 shooting, Reginald Gee was Alabama State’s high scorer.
Scottie James has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Liberty.
The ineffective offense of Alabama State will battle against the stingy defense of Liberty. Dating back to last season, the Hornets rank 337th in offensive efficiency, while the Flames are 23rd in defensive efficiency. The Flames should have the advantage on that side of the ball.
Liberty vs. Alabama State Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Liberty, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Liberty averages 15.0 assists per game, which ranks 17th in the country. Alabama State ranks 218th in assists allowed per game (14.1).
The Flames rank 27th in three pointers attempted per game (23.2) while the Hornets rank 226th in three pointers allowed per game (21.7).
Liberty ranks 35th in rebounds allowed per game (30.1) while Alabama State ranks 228th (39.6).
The Flames rank 30th in steals allowed per game (5.8) while the Hornets rank 160th (7.0).
Liberty ranks 48th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while Alabama State ranks 128th (3.9).
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