North Dakota vs Alabama Prediction 12-18-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a North Dakota vs Alabama prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, December 18th at the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

North Dakota Fighting Hawks Betting Preview

The North Dakota Fighting Hawks are 4-8 this year after they lost to UTSA by a score of 95-85 in their last game. North Dakota trailed 39-34 at halftime and allowed 56 points in the second half in the loss. The Fighting Hawks shot 44.6% from the field, 39.4% on three pointers, and 53.8% on free throws in the game. Treysen Eaglestaff led North Dakota with 24 points and five rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Fighting Hawks lost to UTSA again by a score of 80-76 and Utah Valley by a score of 80-57. North Dakota has scored 71.6 points per game and they have allowed 77.3 points against per game, while also averaging 39.8 rebounds and 10.4 assists per game this season. Treysen Eaglestaff is averaging 18.6 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game, while North Dakota is shooting 40.3% from the field, 66.8% on free throws, and 29.8% on three pointers this year. 

Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Preview

The Alabama Crimson Tide are 8-2 this season after they defeated Creighton by a score of 83-75 in their last game. Alabama led 37-31 at halftime and scored 46 points in the second half for the win. The Crimson Tide shot 42.9% from the field, 20% on three pointers, and 77.3% on free throws in the game. Mark Sears led Alabama with 27 points and six rebounds in the victory. 

Prior to that game, the Crimson Tide defeated UNC by a score of 94-79, but did lose to Oregon before that. Alabama has scored 88.6 points per game and they have allowed 77.8 points against per game, while also averaging 43.6 rebounds and 17.3 assists per game this season. Mark Sears is averaging 17.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game, while Alabama is shooting 46.8% from the field, 73.2% on free throws, and 31.8% on three pointers this year. 

Why Alabama will beat North Dakota

• North Dakota has lost each of its last 19 Wednesday games.
• Alabama has won eight of its last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• North Dakota has lost the first half in each of its last five games against AP-ranked opponents.

North Dakota vs Alabama Prediction 

Alabama comes into this matchup ranked #6 in the country and they are coming off of two big wins over North Carolina and Creighton, but they will be on the road here. The Crimson Tide are shooting nearly 47% from the field and they are scoring over 88 points per game. North Dakota has lost three games in a row and they have allowed at least 80 points in four of their last five. I do think North Dakota will come out strong in front of their home crowd, but Alabama should have no problem covering this number.