The Appalachian State Mountaineers (1-0) will travel to Coleman Coliseum to go head-to-head against the Alabama Crimson Tide (1-0). Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 11, 2018, and can be seen on SEC Network.
Appalachian State Mountaineers at Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Odds
Both teams won big over their last opponent. The Crimson Tide defeated the Southern University Jaguars 82-62, while the Mountaineers beat the Mars Hill Lions 125-62.
Appalachian State dominated every facet of the game. They had a turnover percentage of 11.5 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.729. Mars Hill had marks of 27.5 and 0.427, respectively, for those same stats. The Crimson Tide, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (44.4 vs. 27.5) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.573 vs. 0.409). Alabama received a boost from Donta Hall, who finished with 20 points and five rebounds. Justin Forrest had a good outing for Appalachian State, recording 23 points.
The physical Alabama offense could be getting to the foul line a lot in this contest. Since the 2017-18 season, the Crimson Tide rank 32nd in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.283, while Appalachian State ranks 257th in FTA rate allowed (0.260).
Appalachian State Mountaineers vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Appalachian State, ATS Winner – Appalachian State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Appalachian State ranks 36th in three pointers attempted per game (26.1) while Alabama ranks 241st (19.6).
- The Crimson Tide rank 142nd in steals per game (6.2) while the Mountaineers rank 192nd in steals allowed per game (6.6).
- The Mountaineers average 39.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 24th in the nation. The Crimson Tide rank 193rd in rebounds allowed per game (35.5).
- Alabama ranks 10th in blocks per game (5.4) while Appalachian State ranks 126th (3.5).
