Alabama vs South Dakota State Prediction 12-29-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate an Alabama vs South Dakota State prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, December 29th at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Preview

The Alabama Crimson Tide are 10-2 this season after they defeated Kent State by a score of 81-54 in their last game. Alabama led 39-24 at halftime and added 42 points in the second half in the win. The Crimson Tide shot 45% from the field, 25.7% on three pointers, and 51.4% on free throws in the game. Mark Sears led Alabama with 16 points and two rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Crimson Tide won three straight games against North Dakota, Creighton, and North Carolina. Alabama has scored 88.7 points per game and they have allowed 76.8 points against per game, while also averaging 45.1 rebounds and 16.8 assists per game this season. Mark Sears is averaging 17.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game, while Alabama is shooting 47% from the field, 70.3% on free throws, and 31.2% on three pointers this year. 

South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Preview

The South Dakota State Jackrabbits are 9-5 this year after they defeated Chadron State by a score of 87-72 in their last game. South Dakota State led 47-30 at halftime, but they did get out scored in the second half by two points. The Jackrabbits shot 46.3% from the field, 40.8% on three pointers, and 71.4% on free throws in the game. Kalen Garry led South Dakota State with 16 points and four rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Jackrabbits lost to Colorado by a score of 81-70 and Nevada by a score of 77-63. South Dakota State has scored 77.6 points per game and they have allowed 68.6 points against per game, while also averaging 39.1 rebounds and 14.4 assists per game this season. Oscar Cluff is averaging 16.6 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game, while South Dakota State is shooting 46.9% from the field, 75.6% on free throws, and 33.7% on three pointers this year. 

Why South Dakota State will beat Alabama

• South Dakota State has won eight of its last nine day games.
• South Dakota State has won the first half in three of its last four games.

Alabama vs South Dakota State Prediction 

Alabama rolls into this matchup ranked #5 in the country and they have won four games in a row. The Crimson Tide are scoring nearly 89 points per game this year, but they aren’t great on defense, allowing 76.8 points against per game. South Dakota State has lost two of their last three games and they played pretty poorly in the second half of their last game. The Jackrabbits have done a good job of not getting blown out this season and I think they can keep this game respectable against a bad Alabama defense. Take the points with South Dakota State.