The undefeated Murray State Racers (3-0) try to stay 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 at Alabama Crimson Tide ATS Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Crimson Tide defeated the Wichita State Shockers 90-86, while the Racers beat the Missouri State Bears 77-66.
Murray State played a nearly perfect game. They had an effective field goal percentage of 0.536 and a free throw rate of 0.327. Missouri State was 0.438 and 0.304, respectively, for those same stats. Alabama, on the other hand, dominated nearly every stat category in their game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.633 (above their season average of 0.263) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.602 (above their season average of 0.492). Wichita State was 0.355 and 0.516, respectively, for those same stats. Alabama’s Kira Lewis Jr. played well, recording 24 points. Meanwhile, Murray State rallied around Ja Morant, who accumulated 29 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists. This gave him his zeroth triple-double of the season.
The offense of Alabama will battle against the top-notch defense of Murray State. Since the 2017-18 season, the Crimson Tide rank 185th in offensive efficiency, while the Racers are 17th in defensive efficiency. The Racers should have the advantage on that end of the court. Furthermore, the Racers could control the offensive glass in this battle as they rank 45th in the country in offensive rebounding percentage at 33.5 percent. The Crimson Tide, meanwhile, rank 264th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.7 percent).
Murray State at Alabama ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Alabama, ATS Winner – Alabama, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Murray State ranks 15th in rebounds allowed per game (31.0) while Alabama ranks 171st (35.0).
- 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 ranks sixth in assists allowed per game (9.9) while Alabama ranks 49th (11.6).
- 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).
