Cincinnati vs Alabama State Prediction 11-27-24 College Basketball Picks
Alabama State (3-3) vs. Cincinnati (5-0)
November 27, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Cincinnati -27.5; Over/Under: +144.5
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In this article, we will formulate an Cincinnati vs Alabama State Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, November 27th, at the Fifth Third Arena. Let’s take a look at an Alabama State Hornets vs Cincinnati Bearcats preview.
Strong Start for Cincinnati
It has been a strong start to the season for Cincinnati and they have won each of their games so far this season. In the last game against Georgia Tech, Cincinnati scored 81 points, and they cruised to the easy victory. At halftime they were up 45-29 and they never looked back on the way to the win. The Bearcats shot 51.6 percent from the field and 40.9 percent from behind the three point line. Cincinnati on the season is averaging 87 points while their defense is giving up 55.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 30th in the league while the defense is ranked 3rd. It’s impressive what this team has done, especially because their top scorer, Dan Skillings Jr is dealing with a knee injury that is going to keep them out for a while.
Can Alabama State Play Better Defense?
If Alabama State wants to find success here, they are going to need the defnese to be a whole lot better. If the defense struggles here, this is going to be a very long game. In the last game against Akron, Alabama State scored 78 points, but the defense gave up 97 points and that led to the defeat. At halftime they were down by nine and in the second half they couldn’t make the comeback. Guard CJ Hines did have a strong game putting up 19 points, two rebounds, and one assist. There were three different players that put up at least 17 points. Alabama State is averaging 82.5 points while their defense is giving up 78.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 76th in the league, while the defense is ranked 317th.
Cincinnati vs Alabama State Prediction
Alabama State can score, but their defense is so bad, and their lack of defense is going to be the difference here. Cincinnati’s defense is giving up only 55.4 points per game and they are going to step up in a big way here. Alabama State defense is going to let the Bearcats get whatever they want all that and that is going to be enough for Cincinnati to cruise to the victory. Back Cincinnati against the spread here.
