The Alabama Crimson Tide (2-4) square off with the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (2-5) in the Battle 4 Atlantis at Imperial Arena at Atlantis Resort. The game begins at 9:30 p.m. ET on Friday, November 29, 2019.
Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Southern Miss Golden Eagles Betting Odds
Both teams lost in their last contest. The Golden Eagles lost big to the 13th-ranked Seton Hall Pirates, 81-56, while the Crimson Tide lost to the Iowa State Cyclones, 104-89.
Alabama had an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.9 (above their season average of 28.7) while Southern Miss had a better effective field goal percentage (0.464 vs. 0.600). Gabe Watson put together a solid performance for Southern Miss with 18 points. Meanwhile, John Petty Jr. had a good outing for Alabama, putting up 34 points and 12 rebounds.
Southern Miss should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, Southern Miss ranks 43rd in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.7 percent), while Alabama has forced the 46th-fewest turnovers (17.0 percent).
Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Southern Miss Golden Eagles Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Southern Miss, ATS Winner – Southern Miss, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Alabama ranks 76th in three pointers allowed per game (20.6) while Southern Miss ranks 299th (26.0).
- The Golden Eagles rank 74th in blocks allowed per game (2.9) while the Crimson Tide rank 240th (4.3).
- Alabama ranks 41st in rebounds per game (38.3) while Southern Miss ranks 170th in rebounds allowed per game (35.0).
- The Golden Eagles rank 50th in steals per game (7.5) while the Crimson Tide rank 272nd (4.9).
- Southern Miss ranks 14th in assists per game (16.5) while Alabama ranks 219th (12.5).
