Belmont Bruins vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Prediction 12/21/19

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The Belmont Bruins (8-3) clash with the Alabama Crimson Tide (5-5) at Von Braun Center. The game can be seen on SEC Network at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019.

Belmont Bruins vs. Alabama Crimson Tide ATS Odds

Both teams had no trouble getting past their last opponent. The Crimson Tide defeated the Samford Bulldogs 105-87, while the Bruins beat the Kennesaw State Owls 83-44.

Belmont dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.095 (matching their season average) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.611 (above their season average of 0.566). For those same stats, Kennesaw State had marks of 0.032 and 0.339, respectively. Meanwhile, Alabama dominated every facet of their game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.344 (above their season average of 0.224) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.648 (above their season average of 0.505). For those same stats, Samford was 0.176 and 0.551, respectively. John Petty Jr. was a key piece for Alabama with 39 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, Belmont rallied around Adam Kunkel, who contributed 24 points.

There should be a fair amount of transition action in this battle that features two of the country’s more fast-paced teams. Alabama ranks eighth in possessions per game (78.6) and Belmont is 33rd (74.5).

Belmont Bruins vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Pick

Free Pick: SU Winner – Belmont, ATS Winner – Alabama, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Belmont averages 39.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 44th in the nation. Alabama ranks 208th in rebounds allowed per game (38.2).
  • The Bruins rank 70th in steals per game (7.4) while the Crimson Tide rank 180th in steals allowed per game (9.5).
  • Belmont ranks 57th in blocks per game (4.0) while Alabama ranks 130th in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
  • The Bruins average 28.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 17th in the nation. The Crimson Tide rank 171st in three pointers allowed per game (23.4).
  • Belmont ranks third in assists per game (18.9) while Alabama ranks 121st in assists allowed per game (12.9).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Crimson Tide’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.2, up from 2.9 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Bruins have scored an average of 84.2 points per game (1.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 64.2 points per game (1.8 below their season average).