The South Dakota State Jackrabbits (1-0) take on the Alabama State Hornets (0-1) at Frost Arena. The game gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 8, 2018.
Alabama State Hornets vs. South Dakota State Jackrabbits ATS Prediction
In the Hornets’ last outing, they were thoroughly outplayed by the Iowa State Cyclones, 79-53. Iowa State’s 36.1 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over Alabama State, who had a rate of 23.7. Reginald Gee was Alabama State’s leading scorer with 15 points on 5-for-10 shooting.
The Jackrabbits were victorious over the Grand Canyon Antelopes in their last contest, 79-74. The Jackrabbits had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (38.9 vs. 27.7) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.543 vs. 0.407). With 20 points and 13 rebounds, Mike Daum played well for South Dakota State.
The Jackrabbits won the only game against the Hornets last season, 94-63. The Jackrabbits had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (30.8 vs. 14.3) and had a much better free throw rate (0.304 vs. 0.167).
South Dakota State could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their high-octane offense goes up against one of the worst defenses in the nation. The Jackrabbits rank 11th in offensive efficiency, while Alabama State ranks 331st in defensive efficiency since last season.
Alabama State at South Dakota State ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
South Dakota State averages 39.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 21st in the nation. Alabama State ranks 315th in rebounds allowed per game (39.8).
The Hornets rank 97th in three pointers allowed per game (20.5) while the Jackrabbits rank 293rd (25.3).
South Dakota State ranks 21st in steals allowed per game (5.0) while Alabama State ranks 204th (6.8).
The Hornets rank 63rd in blocks per game (4.2) while the Jackrabbits rank 245th (2.3).
South Dakota State ranks 50th in assists allowed per game (11.6) while Alabama State ranks 171st (13.7).
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