Alabama State vs Lamar Picks and Prediction – 11/23/2024

The Alabama State Hornets visit James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio on Saturday to play the Lamar Cardinals. Alabama State improved to 1-2 following its 115-64 victory over Virginia-Lynchburg. The leading scorer for Alabama State was CJ Hines with 21 points. The Hornets shot 52.3% overall and outrebounded the Dragons 56-33. The Hornets committed just eight turnovers. Keep updated with College Basketball with our expert college basketball picks.

Amarr Knox is leading Alabama State in scoring and assists with averages of 15.0 points and 3.0 assists per game. Mario Andrews is the leading rebounder with an average of 7.3 per game. Alabama State has three players averaging double figures in scoring and as a team is scoring an average of 85.0 points per game while shooting 44.4% overall and 29.5% from 3-point territory.

The Lamar Cardinals look to snap a two-game losing skid with a victory on Saturday when facing Alabama State. Lamar is 1-2 following an 85-72 loss to the Sam Houston State Bearkats last Sunday. The leading scorer for Lamar was Andrew Holifield with 15 points. Lamar shot just 35.9% overall and 27.3% from 3-point territory. The Cardinals committed 14 turnovers in the loss.

Andrew Holifield is leading Lamar in scoring with an average of 16.0 points per game while Errol White is the leading rebounder with an average of 7.7 per game and Danquez Dawsey is the leader in assists with an average of 4.7 per game. Lamar has four players averaging double figures in scoring and as a team is scoring an average of 85.3 points per game.

Alabama State and Lamar have both started the season struggling with records of 1-2. However, Lamar is playing well on the offensive end, averaging 85.3 points per game while shooting 44.3% overall. The Cardinals are holding opponents to an average of 75.0 points per game. Alabama State is allowing a slightly higher number at 77.0 points per game while scoring 85.0 points per game. Final Score Prediction, Lamar Cardinals win and cover ATS 88-79.