Southern Miss vs Alabama State Prediction 12-5-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Southern Miss vs Alabama State Prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday, December 5th, at the Reed Green Coliseum. 

Alabama State Blown Out in Last Game

Alabama State in the last game faced off against SMU and they scored 72 points but the defense gave up 101 points and that led to the defeat. In the first half, they gave up 49 points while the defense gave up 52 points. Amarr Knoxx did have a strong game on offense putting up 17 points, one rebound, and one assist. Two games ago against Cincinnati, Alabama scored 59 points while the defense gave up 77 points. Alabama State on the season is averaging 78.3 points while their defense is giving up 81 points per game. The offense is ranked 140th in the league while the defense is ranked 342nd. 

Southern Miss Looks to Build on Last Game

Southern Miss in the last game faced off against Milwaukee and they were able to secure the 66-65 victory. It wasn’t the prettiest game but the defense made just enough stops late in the game to secure the win. Denijay Harris had a strong game putting up 24 points, eight rebounds, and one assist. Two games ago against Abilene Christian, Southern Miss scored 74 points, but the defense gave up 82 points. Southern Miss, on the season, is averaging 77.1 points while their defense is giving up 79.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 161st in the league while the defense is ranked 334th. 

Why Southern Miss Will Beat Alabama State

• Southern Miss has won each of its last 13 day games at Reed Green Coliseum against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Alabama State has lost 30 of its last 33 away games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• Southern Miss has won the first half in six of its last eight games against non-conference opponents at Reed Green Coliseum.

Southern Miss vs Alabama State Prediction

This game is going to be a high-scoring game. Southern Miss and Alabama State are both good offensive teams, but neither team has any interest in playing defense. Alabama State is giving up 81 points per game and they are going to really struggle to get the defense here especially. Both teams are going over 80 points here, and this game is going to be a shootout. Back the over to cash.