The Ball State Cardinals (1-2) clash against the Alabama Crimson Tide (2-1) in the Charleston Classic at TD Arena. The game is scheduled to get underway at 1 p.m. ET on Friday, November 16, 2018.
Ball State Cardinals vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Prediction
Although the Cardinals were beaten by the No. 16 Virginia Tech Hokies in their last matchup, 73-64, they were able to cover as 13-point underdogs. The game’s total points (137) were under the O/U total of 147. Virginia Tech’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Ball State. The Hokies had a rate of 11.8, while the Cardinals posted a mark of 19.4. Tayler Persons led Ball State in scoring with 21 points on 7-for-13 shooting.
The last time the Crimson Tide took the court, they were beaten by the Northeastern Huskies, 68-52. They failed to cover as 12.5-point underdogs. The game’s combined points (120) finished well under the O/U total of 145. Making free throws was one of Northeastern’s largest advantages. They were 15-17 (88.2 percent), while the Crimson Tide were 11-15 (73.3 percent). With 17 points on 6-for-12 shooting, John Petty was Alabama’s leading scorer.
Since last season, the Cardinals are 20-15 straight up (SU) and 16-15-1 against the spread (ATS). Vegas has had a tendency to place the total low when Ball State is involved since last season as 75.0 percent of their games have gone over the O/U total.
The Crimson Tide, meanwhile, have records of 21-16 SU and 16-18 ATS since last season. Games involving Alabama have had a tendency to go under the O/U total over that same period (55.9 percent).
Ball State Cardinals vs. Alabama Crimson Tide ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Alabama averages 5.2 blocks per game, which ranks 15th in the NCAA. Ball State ranks 184th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
The Cardinals rank 131st in three pointers attempted per game (22.7) while the Crimson Tide rank 254th (19.5).
Ball State averages 37.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 75th in the nation. Alabama ranks 183rd in rebounds allowed per game (35.3).
The Crimson Tide rank 50th in assists allowed per game (11.7) while the Cardinals rank 143rd (13.2).
Alabama ranks 153rd in steals per game (6.2) while Ball State ranks 241st (5.3).
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