Scheduled Date: Friday, November 8, 2024
Venue: Coleman Coliseum, Tuscaloosa, AL
Broadcasting on: ESPN+
The Arkansas State Red Wolves (1-0) are heading to Coleman Coliseum this Friday to face off against the Alabama Crimson Tide (1-0).
In their previous game, the Arkansas State Red Wolves secured a victory against Akron, winning 80-75. They demonstrated a shooting accuracy of 46.6% with 34 successful field goals from 73 attempts and made 9 out of 30 three-point shots. At the free-throw line, the Red Wolves converted 3 out of 6 attempts, amounting to 50.0%. On the boards, they recorded 42 rebounds, including 9 offensive rebounds, and tallied 14 assists while forcing their opponents into 14 turnovers and collecting 8 steals. Defensively, Arkansas State allowed Akron to shoot 35.4% from the field, converting 28 out of 79 shots. Akron, meanwhile, managed 19 assists and 9 steals while grabbing 42 rebounds (14 offensive and 28 defensive) but did not record any blocks. Akron shot 69.2% from the line, hitting 9 out of 13 attempts, and made 10 out of 34 attempts from three-point range. In terms of fouls, the Red Wolves committed 10 personal fouls while Akron had 11.
Joseph Pinion played a significant role in the matchup, achieving an impressive field goal percentage of 83.3% without an assist. In 22 minutes on the court, he grabbed 3 rebounds and scored 16 points on 5 of 6 shooting.
Currently, Arkansas State holds a 1-0 record for the season. They are averaging 80.0 points per game (ranked 176th nationally) and shooting 46.6% from the field. From beyond the arc, the Red Wolves are connecting at a rate of 30.0% (9 of 30) and are converting 50.0% from the free-throw line. As a team, they are averaging 44.0 rebounds per game and have recorded 14 assists, placing them 208th in college basketball for assist distribution. They average 15.0 turnovers and commit 10.0 fouls per game.
On the defensive end, Arkansas State forces 14.0 turnovers per game while drawing 11.0 fouls. They rank 308th in Division 1 for surrendered assists, allowing 19 this season. The Red Wolves’ defense permits a field goal percentage of 35.4% (28 of 79), and they give up an average of 49.0 rebounds per game. Opponents are shooting 29.4% from three-point range against them, and the Red Wolves are ranked 235th in points per game allowed (75.0).
In their last game, the Alabama Crimson Tide achieved a decisive win over UNC Asheville with a score of 110-54. They secured 40 defensive rebounds and 14 offensive rebounds for a total of 54 in the matchup. Alabama turned the ball over 10 times and recorded 5 steals. UNC Asheville was penalized with 22 personal fouls, allowing the Crimson Tide to take 37 free-throw attempts, converting 26 of them for a success rate of 70.3%. Alabama made 8 of their 18 three-point attempts, achieving a rate of 44.4%. Overall, the Crimson Tide shot 63.3% from the field, sinking 38 of 60 attempts. Defensively, they limited UNC Asheville to 20 successful field goals out of 73 attempts (27.4%). The Tide’s opponents were 23.1% from beyond the arc, making 6 of 26, and they shot 57.1% from the free-throw line, making 8 out of 14 attempts. On the boards, Alabama permitted UNC Asheville to secure 25 rebounds, 13 of which were offensive.
Mark Sears stood out for the Crimson Tide during the match, scoring 20 points with 1 assist in 24 minutes. He shot 6 of 8 from the field, giving him a field goal percentage of 75.0%, and contributed 3 rebounds.
Alabama currently holds a 1-0 record this season, committing an average of 12.0 personal fouls per game while hitting 70.3% of their free throws. They assist on average 21.0 baskets per game (ranked 50th in the nation) and turn the ball over 10.0 times per game. This season, the Crimson Tide have scored a total of 110 points (averaging 110.0 points per game) and are grabbing an average of 55.0 rebounds per contest. Offensively, Alabama boasts a shooting percentage of 63.3%, placing them 8th in Division 1.
Defensively, Alabama ranks 58th in college basketball for points allowed per game, conceding only 54.0. They force their opponents into an average of 9.0 turnovers per game and have restricted teams to a shooting percentage of 27.4% from the field (25th in the country). Alabama’s defense holds opponents to 23.1% from beyond the arc and allows a free-throw shooting percentage of 57.1%. They concede 8.0 assists and 29.0 rebounds per game, ranking 92nd and 89th in college basketball.
Who will prevail in tonight’s NCAA basketball bout against the spread?
Free Prediction: Back Alabama (-23)
