Alcorn State vs Alabama-Birmingham Picks and Prediction – 11/17/2023

the UAB Blazers. Alcorn State has struggled a bit to start the year with just one win in their first three games played following a 14 point loss to Arkansas State. For more college basketball previews see our College Basketball Picks. Offensively Alcorn State has been mediocre this season averaging just under 72 points per game on 43.1% shooting. The Braves biggest issue is on the defensive side as they have allowed 85 points per game through three games played.

Jeremiah Kendall has carried Alcorn State through the first three games averaging 24.5 points and 11 rebounds per game to lead the team. Byron Joshua is second on the team averaging 13.3 points and Jeremiah Gambrell is averaging a third best eight points per game. Jalen Hawkins averages 6.7 points and a team leading to assist.

The UAB Blazers will be at home Thursday night following their first win of the season against Maryland. Defensively UAB did just enough allowing 63 points on 38.6% shooting and forced Maryland into 15 turnovers. Offensively the Blazers were fantastic making nearly 41% of their shots and knocked down 21 free throws to score 66 points in the win.

Eric Gaines is the offensive leader for UAB this season averaging 18 points and 2.7 assists per game. Alejandro Vasquez is averaging 9 points, while Efrem Johnson averages 8.3 points per game. Javian Davis controls the middle for UAB averaging a second best 10.7 points and leads the team with 9.3 rebounds per game.