In this article we will formulate an Alabama vs Yale prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, 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 9-3 this season after they defeated Kennesaw State by a score of 92-81 in their last game. Alabama led 54-28 at halftime, but they were outscored 53-38 in the second half in the win. The Crimson Tide shot 44% from the field, 32% on three pointers, and 78% on free throws in the game. Aiden Sherrell led Alabama with 21 points and seven rebounds, while Labaron Philon Jr added 17 points and six assists in the win.
Prior to that game, Alabama defeated South Florida by a score of 104-93, but did lose to Arizona by a score of 96-75 before that. The Crimson Tide have scored 93.9 points per game with 41.8 rebounds and 17.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 81.9 points against per game this season. Labaron Philon Jr is averaging 21.9 points and 5.6 assists per game, while Aden Holloway is averaging 16.7 points and 3.7 assists per game for the Crimson Tide. Alabama is shooting 47.1% from the field, 76.1% on free throws, and 35.2% on three pointers this season.
Yale Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Yale Bulldogs are 11-1 this year after they defeated Albany by a score of 93-82 in their last game. Yale led 47-37 at halftime and they scored 46 points in the second half to secure the win. The Bulldogs shot 48% from the field, 37% on three pointers, and 76% on free throws in the game. Casey Simmons led Yale with 16 points and two rebounds, while Jordan Brathwaite added 16 points and one assist in the win.
Prior to that game, Yale defeated UIC by a score of 80-66 and a non-D1 team by a score of 79-61. The Bulldogs have scored 87.3 points per game with 35.0 rebounds and 17.8 assists per game, while they have allowed 71.1 points against per game this season. Nick Townsend is averaging 16.9 points and 7.6 rebounds per game, while Isaac Celiscar is averaging 13.7 points and 5.1 rebounds per game for the Bulldogs. Yale is shooting 52.1% from the field, 79.6% on free throws, and 43.4% on three pointers this year.
Why the Alabama Crimson Tide will win
- Alabama has won each of its last 21 games at Coleman Coliseum against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Yale has lost 13 of its last 14 games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Alabama has won the first half in each of its last 11 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Yale Bulldogs will win
- Yale has won each of its last eight games.
- Yale has won the first half in each of its last 12 games.
Total Points Facts
- Seventy-two of Yale’s last 74 games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 176 or fewer points.
- Eleven of Alabama’s last 12 night games against non-Conference opponents at Coleman Coliseum have produced a total of 174 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Alabama ranks 365th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (70.0).
- Alabama ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (7.1).
- Yale is one of two teams to rank in the top-10 for both three-point percentage and free throw percentage this season.
- Yale ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (43.4%).
Alabama vs Yale Prediction
Yale comes into this contest with an 11-1 record to start the season, but their best win was probably against Akron or Vermont, so they haven’t really played anyone. The Bulldogs are shooting 52% from the field and they have scored 77+ in five straight. Alabama is 9-3 so far, but they have played a very difficult schedule. The Crimson Tide don’t play much defense, but they are scoring nearly 94 points per game. This should be a very high scoring game, but I have to side with Yale, as Alabama struggles to pull away with their poor defense.