The Murray State Racers (3-0) look to remain unbeaten when they clash against the Alabama Crimson Tide (4-1) at Coleman Coliseum. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, November 26, 2018, and will air on SEC Network.
Murray State Racers vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Free Prediction
The Racers come in on a high note after beating the Missouri State Bears in their last matchup, 77-66. The Racers had a better effective field goal percentage (0.536 vs. 0.438) and had a better free throw rate (0.327 vs. 0.304). Ja Morant played a massive role in the victory for Murray State, collecting 29 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists on his way to his zeroth triple-double of the year.
The last time the Crimson Tide played, they beat the Wichita State Shockers, 90-86. The Crimson Tide knocked down 31 of their 33 free throws (93.9 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.602 (above their season average of 0.492). Kira Lewis Jr. led Alabama in scoring with 24 points on 6-for-9 shooting from the field.
Alabama might struggle to put up points as they clash against one of the country’s best defenses. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, Murray State ranks 17th in defensive efficiency while the Crimson Tide rank 185th in offensive efficiency. Moreover, the Racers rank 45th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.5 percent), while the Crimson Tide rank 264th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.7 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Murray State ranks 15th in rebounds allowed per game (31.0) while Alabama ranks 171st (35.0).
The Racers rank 145th in three pointers attempted per game (22.5) while the Crimson Tide rank 266th (19.5).
Alabama ranks 16th in blocks per game (5.1) while Murray State ranks 129th (3.5).
The Racers average 6.8 steals per game, which ranks 85th in the country. The Crimson Tide rank 189th in steals allowed per game (6.5).
Murray State is sixth in the nation with 9.9 assists allowed per game while Alabama is 49th with 11.6 assists allowed per game.
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