Alabama State Hornets vs SMU Mustangs Matchup

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

Alabama State vs SMU Prediction

Betting on today's Hornets and Mustangs game? Catch the action at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, TX, as the Mustangs hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ACC. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 156.5 points, and SMU is favored by -20 at home against Alabama State.

Alabama State vs. SMU Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Alabama State Hornets at SMU Mustangs
Where: Dallas at Moody Coliseum
Date: Tuesday, December 3rd
Betting Odds SMU -20, ALAST +1266 | SMU -4533 O/U 156.5

Hornets Preview: Will the Hornets Win on the Road?

Alabama State dropped to 2-4 on the season after a 77-59 road loss to Cincinnati on Wednesday. The Hornets entered the game as +29 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread. The combined points of 136 fell short of the O/U line of 145.

After trailing 46-33 at halftime, Alabama State allowed 31 points in the 2nd half while scoring 26 points of their own.

Hornets Offense Breakdown

Alabama State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 30.3% from the field and 23.3% from beyond the arc, finishing with 59 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 36.4%, though they did manage to hit 85.7% of their free throws, going 12-for-14 from the line.

Amarr Knox led the Hornets with 24 points, shooting 45.0% overall. Simas Lukosius added 16 points, hitting 4-of-10 from three-point range, while Jizzle James contributed 13 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 55.6% from the field. Jalen Keago was efficient from deep, making 3-of-5 threes and finishing with 12 points in just 16 minutes.

Hornets Team Defense

Alabama State gave up 77 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field. They allowed 21 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, the Hornets' defense saw the other team hit 10 threes on 31 attempts, a 32% success rate. They also sent the opposition to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made 5 shots, shooting 41%. Alabama State allowed 15 offensive rebounds.

Mustangs Preview: Can SMU Secure a Home Victory?

SMU Mustangs Recent Game/Games

SMU improved to 2-4 on the season with a 77-60 road win over Washington State on Wednesday, November 27th. The Mustangs were -4.5 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the win. The total points for the game were 137, which was under the O/U line of 160.

SMU trailed 31-27 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 50 points while holding Washington State to 29 points.

Mustangs Offense Breakdown

SMU put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 42.4% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.5%, and they hit 84.2% of their free throws, going 16-for-19 at the line.

The Mustangs grabbed 22 offensive rebounds, with Samet Yiğitoğlu pulling down 11 boards and adding 12 points on 6-of-9 shooting. Boopie Miller led the team with 16 points and 5 assists, while Nate Calmese contributed 15 points and 6 assists, despite shooting just 35.3% from the floor.

Mustangs Team Defense

SMU's defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 60 points on 36% shooting from the field. They allowed 21 made field goals on 57 attempts.

From beyond the arc, SMU gave up 10 threes on 33 attempts, a 30% shooting rate. Their opponent also struggled from the free-throw line, making only 8 of 15 attempts, or 53%.

Hornets vs Mustangs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last three road contests, the Hornets offense has averaged 71 points per game while allowing an average of 83. Alabama State posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 1-1-1 ATS.
Through their last ten home games, SMU has an ATS record of just 3-7. However, their overall record was 3-7 while averaging 76 points per game.
Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Hornets have gone 4-6 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-9.
Through their previous five contests as the betting favorite, the Mustangs have a strong record of 4-1. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 2-3.