Alabama Crimson Tide vs Arkansas State Red Wolves Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Arkansas State vs Alabama NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Tuscaloosa.

Arkansas State vs Alabama Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Red Wolves and Crimson Tide. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on None, and it's hosted by the Crimson Tide at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, AL. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 167.5 points, and Alabama is favored by -22.5 against Arkansas State in a non-conference matchup.

Arkansas State vs. Alabama Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Arkansas State Red Wolves at Alabama Crimson Tide
Where: Tuscaloosa at Coleman Coliseum
Date: Friday, November 8th
Betting Odds ALA -22.5, ARKST +1866 | ALA -8333 O/U 167.5

Red Wolves Preview: Will the Red Wolves Pull Through as the Away Underdog?

Arkansas State opened their season with an 80-75 win over Akron on Monday. The Red Wolves were -5.5 point favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 155 went over the pre-game line of 149.5.

Arkansas State led 40-30 at halftime but allowed Akron to score 42 points in the 2nd half while putting up 32 points of their own.

Red Wolves Offense Breakdown

Arkansas State put up 80 points in their latest game, shooting 46.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.2%. They connected on 57.5% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 31% (9/29) of their threes.

Joseph Pinion was a standout, hitting 4 of 5 threes and finishing with 16 points in 22 minutes. Sharron Young also contributed 15 points in 22 minutes, shooting 75% overall and 60% from three-point range.

Red Wolves Team Defense

Arkansas State's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 34 made field goals on 73 attempts.

Defensively, the Red Wolves struggled inside, giving up 25 two-point baskets on 43 attempts, a 58% shooting rate. They allowed 9 threes on 30 attempts, a 30% success rate. The opposing team shot 6 free throws, making 3.

Crimson Tide Preview: Will the Alabama Defense Show Up at Home?

Alabama opened their season with a dominant 110-54 win over UNC Asheville on Monday, November 4th. Playing at home, the Crimson Tide entered the game as -28.5 favorites and covered the spread with ease.

Alabama led 50-29 at halftime and continued to dominate in the 2nd half, outscoring the Bulldogs 60-25. The total points for the game were 164, just under the O/U line of 164.5.

Crimson Tide Offense Breakdown

Alabama's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 110 points with a field goal percentage of 63.3% and an effective field goal percentage of 70%. They were dominant inside, hitting 71.4% of their two-point attempts, while also connecting on 44.4% from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they converted 70.3%, making 26 of 37 attempts.

Mark Sears led the way with 20 points, shooting 75% from the field and 3/4 from three-point range. Clifford Omoruyi was perfect from the floor, going 6/6 and finishing with 16 points and 8 rebounds. Alabama also dished out 21 assists and grabbed 14 offensive rebounds in the win.

Crimson Tide Team Defense

Even with Alabama's defense giving up 54 points, they struggled to contain the opposition, allowing them to shoot 63% from the field. The Crimson Tide had a tough time defending inside, where the other team shot 71% on two-pointers, hitting 30 of their 42 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Alabama's defense allowed 8 threes on 18 attempts, a 44% shooting performance. The opposing team also went to the free-throw line 37 times, making 26 of those shots for 70%. Alabama gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.

Red Wolves vs Crimson Tide Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last ten road games, Arkansas State has an ATS record of just 6-4. However, their overall record was 5-5 while averaging 73 points per game.
In their last ten games at home, the Crimson Tide have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 5-5 vs. the spread. The team averaged 87 points per game in this stretch.
Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Red Wolves have a strong record vs the spread going 3-2. Their straight up mark in these contests is 2-3.
As the betting favorite, the Crimson Tide have an ATS record of 3-0 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 3-0.