Alcorn State Braves vs UC Riverside Highlanders Matchup

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

Alcorn State vs UC Riverside Prediction

Looking to win big? The Braves and Highlanders face off at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. The Highlanders are hosting the game at SRC Arena in Riverside, CA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 140.5 points, with UC Riverside being favored by -16.5 over Alcorn State.

Alcorn State vs. UC Riverside Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Alcorn State Braves at UC Riverside Highlanders
Where: Riverside at SRC Arena
Date: Sunday, November 24th
Betting Odds UCRVS -16.5, ALCST +1041 | UCRVS -2333 O/U 140.5

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

Alcorn State Braves Recent Game/Games

In their most recent outing, the Braves fell 77-60 to the Huskies on Friday, November 22nd. Playing on the road, Alcorn State was a significant +27 point underdog going into the game, but they managed to cover the spread.

Alcorn State was competitive in the first half, trailing just 36-34 at the break. However, they struggled in the second half, scoring only 26 points while allowing 41. The total points for the game ended at 137, just under the O/U line of 142.5.

Braves Offense Breakdown

Alcorn State's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 39.7% from the field and 20% from three-point range, hitting only 3 of 15 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.4%, but they did manage to connect on 91.7% of their free throws, going 11 for 12 from the line.

Tyler Harris was a standout performer, scoring 27 points on 8 of 11 shooting, including 3 of 5 from beyond the arc. He also grabbed 8 rebounds. Zoom Diallo contributed 15 points and 4 assists, while Keionte Cornelius and Marcus Tankersley added 13 and 12 points, respectively, despite shooting struggles.

Braves Team Defense

Alcorn State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 77 points on 49% shooting from the field. The Braves allowed their opponent to connect on 63% of their two-point attempts, with 17 makes on 27 tries.

From beyond the arc, Alcorn State held their opponent to 31% shooting, as they hit 7 of 22 three-point attempts. The Braves also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 30 times, where they converted 22 for 73%.

Highlanders Preview: Will the Highlanders Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?

UC Riverside Highlanders Recent Game/Games

UC Riverside pulled off a surprising 77-75 win over Colorado State on Friday, November 22nd. The Highlanders, who were +12 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread.

Leading 27-26 at halftime, UC Riverside scored 38 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 39. The game’s total points reached 152, surpassing the O/U line of 143.

Highlanders Offense Breakdown

UC Riverside put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 41.5% from the field. They connected on 41.7% of their three-point attempts, hitting 10 of 24 from deep.

Barrington Hargress led the way with 31 points and 6 assists, shooting 55% overall and 42.9% from three. Jaylen Crocker-Johnson added 21 points and 7 rebounds, also hitting 42.9% from beyond the arc.

Highlanders Team Defense

UC Riverside's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 40% from the field on 25 of 62 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 51% shooting, with the other team hitting 15 of 29 two-point shots.

From three-point range, UC Riverside's defense held the opposition to 30% shooting, as they made 10 of 33 attempts. The other team also went 15 of 25 from the free-throw line, shooting 60%. UC Riverside allowed just 5 offensive rebounds.

Braves vs Highlanders Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Alcorn State has a 0-3 record in their last three road games. In this stretch, they averaged 53 points per game while allowing 77. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
Through their last ten home games, UC Riverside has an ATS record of just 7-3. However, their overall record was 6-4 while averaging 73 points per game.
Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Braves have gone 2-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-5.
As the betting favorite, the Highlanders have an ATS record of 3-2 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 4-1.