The Alabama State Hornets and the LSU Tigers meet in college basketball action from the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on Wednesday night. Can Alabama State pull off the massive upset for their first road win of the year? Or will LSU defend home court? Let’s dive in and give out an Alabama State vs. LSU Prediction.

Alabama State Team Preview

The Alabama State Hornets come into this game off of their 3rd straight win following an 80-60 win over subdivision Mississippi University For Women last time out. TJ Madlock leads the Hornets in scoring with 15.9 PPG along with 5 RPG and 2.6 APG while CJ Hines has 12.4 PPG with 3 RPG and a team-high 4.1 APG to lead the Hornets in the assist department this season. Isaiah Range has 11.3 PPG with 3 RPG to cap off the trio of double-digit scorers for Alabama State up to this point in the year. Ubong Okon also has a team-high 5.1 RPG to lead the Hornets on the glass up to this point in the season. As a team, Alabama State is averaging 77.1 PPG on 39.1% shooting from the field, 33% from three and 74.3% from the foul line this season. After this one, Alabama State will face USC, Auburn, and South Florida. 

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LSU Team Preview

The LSU Tigers come into this game looking to rebound from a 75-60 loss at the hands of Kansas State in their last matchup. Will Baker leads the Tigers in scoring with 14.1 PPG along with 5.3 RPG while Jordan Wright has 13.2 PPG with 4.9 RPG as the only other double-digit scorer for LSU up to this point in the year while also posting a team-high 1.8 APG. Jalen Reed has 9.9 PPG with a team-high 5.6 RPG to lead the Tigers on the glass as well on the year. As a team, LSU is averaging 72.9 PPG on 45.9% shooting from the field, 32.2% from three and 72% from the foul line this season.

Alabama State vs. LSU Prediction

I’m taking a shot on Alabama State and the points. The Hornets are playing with a little bit of confidence, albeit against teams far below the caliber of LSU, but still a win is a win and LSU more importantly just hasn’t been a team that blows anyone away this season. I think LSU wins comfortably but I think this line is just a bit too inflated. Give me Alabama State and the points.