Alabama State Hornets vs Omaha Mavericks Matchup

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

Omaha vs Alabama State Prediction

Planning on watching today's Mavericks and Hornets game? Catch the action at James A. Rhodes Arena in Akron, OH, as the Hornets hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 142.5 points, and Alabama State is favored by -1 against Omaha in a non-conference matchup.

Omaha vs. Alabama State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Omaha Mavericks at Alabama State Hornets
Where: Akron at James A. Rhodes Arena
Date: Friday, November 22nd
Betting Odds ALAST -1, NEOM -110 | ALAST -110 O/U 142.5

Mavericks Preview: Will the Mavericks Make it Happen on the Road?

Omaha Mavericks Recent Game/Games

The Mavericks fell 79-73 to Southern Utah on Saturday. Omaha, who entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs, kept things closer than expected, covering the spread. The total points for the game reached 152, just under the pre-game O/U line of 155.5.

After trailing 41-32 at halftime, Omaha made a push in the second half, outscoring Southern Utah 41-38. While they couldn’t complete the comeback, the Mavericks’ strong second-half performance is a positive takeaway.

Mavericks Offense Breakdown

Omaha's offense put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 47.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.5%. They connected on 46.2% of their threes, going 6-for-13 from deep, while their free-throw shooting lagged at 56.2% (9-for-16).

Jamir Simpson and Dominique Ford led the way with 25 and 22 points, respectively, both shooting 53.3% from the field. Lance Waddles also contributed 20 points, matching their shooting percentage at 8-for-15.

Mavericks Team Defense

Omaha's defense gave up 79 points, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field on 27 of 61 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 16 two-point baskets on 31 attempts, a 51% success rate.

From three-point range, the Mavericks' defense saw the other team hit 11 of 30 shots, good for 36%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 14, shooting 58%. Omaha allowed 12 offensive rebounds.

Hornets Preview: Will the Hornets Win at Home?

Alabama State’s season opener against LSU on Sunday saw the Hornets fall 74-61 on the road. Despite being +20 point underdogs, they kept the game closer than expected. The total points for the game were 135, falling under the O/U line of 151.5.

The Hornets led 32-26 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 29 points while allowing 48. Though they couldn’t hold on for the win, Alabama State’s ability to cover the spread was a positive takeaway from the game.

Hornets Offense Breakdown

Alabama State's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 33.3% from the field and 5% from beyond the arc, hitting only 1 of 20 three-point attempts. They did manage to connect on 76.9% of their free throws, going 20 for 26 from the line.

Cam Carter and TJ Madlock each scored 21 points, with Carter hitting 4 of 5 threes, while Amarr Knox added 20 points despite missing all 5 of his three-point attempts. The Hornets grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and finished with just 6 assists as a team.

Hornets Team Defense

Alabama State's defense gave up 74 points on 44% shooting, with their opponent hitting 21 of 47 shots. Inside the arc, the Hornets allowed 14 of 27 shots to fall, a 51% success rate for the other team.

From three-point range, Alabama State's defense saw their opponent make 7 of 20 attempts, shooting 35%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 34 times, where they converted 25, or 73%. The Hornets allowed 6 offensive rebounds.

Mavericks vs Hornets Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their ten previous road games, Omaha has an ATS mark of 7-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-7 while averaging 72 points per game.
In their last ten games at home, the Hornets have a straight up record of 1-9 while going 3-7 vs. the spread. The team averaged 63 points per game in this stretch.
Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Mavericks have a strong record vs the spread going 4-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-4.
Looking back on the team's last three games as the favorite, the Hornets have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-2.