Maryland vs Alcorn State Prediction 12-1-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Maryland vs Alcorn State prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, December 1st at the XFINITY Center in College Park, Maryland. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Maryland Terrapins Betting Preview

The Maryland Terrapins are 6-1 this year after they defeated Bucknell by a score of 91-67 in their last game. Maryland led 51-28 at halftime and added 40 points in the second half in the win. The Terrapins shot 50% from the field, 38.7% on three-pointers, and 65% on free throws in the game. Tafara Gapare led Maryland with 19 points and six rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Terrapins defeated Villanova by a score of 76-75 and Canisius by a score of 108-37. Maryland has scored 85.4 points per game and has allowed 58.7 points per game, while also averaging 39.7 rebounds and 14.3 assists per game this season. Derik Queen is averaging 16.0 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game, while Maryland is shooting 48.9% from the field, 71.2% on free throws, and 32% on three-pointers this year. 

Alcorn State Braves Betting Preview

The Alcorn State Braves are 0-8 this season after they lost to South Alabama in overtime by a score of 74-65 in their last game. Alcorn State only scored 29 points in the second half, which sent the game to overtime, before only scoring four points in the overtime for the loss. The Braves shot 32.3% from the field, 38.5% on three-pointers, and 80% on free throws in the game. Keionte Cornelius led Alcorn State with 24 points and two rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that overtime loss, the Braves lost to UC Riverside by a score of 69-52 and Washington by a score of 77-60. Alcorn State has scored 54.6 points per game and they have allowed 79.8 points per game, while also averaging 35.3 rebounds and 9.8 assists per game this season. Keionte Cornelius is averaging 9.9 points and 1.3 rebounds per game, while Alcorn State is shooting 33.4% from the field, 70.6% on free throws, and 29.3% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Maryland will cover

• Alcorn State has lost each of its last 27 road games against non-conference opponents.
• Maryland has won each of its last 19 day games against non-conference opponents at XFINITY Center.
• Maryland has won the first half in each of its last 15 games against non-conference opponents at XFINITY Center.

Maryland vs Alcorn State Prediction 

Alcorn State comes into this matchup looking for their first win of the season, but they did get to overtime last time out. Maryland has won three games in a row and their lone loss came against Marquette. The Terrapins are shooting over 48% from the field, while Alcorn State is shooting just 33.4%. I don’t like laying this big of a number in college hoops, but I think the only play is Maryland or pass.