The Alabama Crimson Tide (2-3) will be in the Battle 4 Atlantis at Imperial Arena at Atlantis Resort when they square off against the Iowa State Cyclones (3-2). Action gets underway at 6:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 28, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN2.
Iowa State Cyclones vs. Alabama Crimson Tide ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last outing. The Crimson Tide fell to the sixth-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels, 76-67, while the Cyclones were defeated by the Michigan Wolverines, 83-76.
Iowa State forced Michigan into a turnover percentage of 26.9 (above their season average of 15.4) while Alabama forced North Carolina into a turnover percentage of 20.0 (above their season average of 14.9). John Petty Jr. had a solid performance for Alabama, putting up 23 points. Meanwhile, Tyrese Haliburton played a pivotal role for Iowa State with 25 points, nine rebounds and five assists.
Alabama might have a difficult time putting up points as they face off against one of the NCAA’s best defenses. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, Iowa State ranks 95th in defensive efficiency while the Crimson Tide rank 209th in offensive efficiency. Ball protection should be an advantage for the Cyclones. They rank 22nd at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 15.9 percent). Conversely, the Crimson Tide have forced the 51st-fewest turnovers in the NCAA (opponents’ turnover percentage of 17.1 percent).
Iowa State vs. Alabama Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Alabama, ATS Winner – Alabama, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Iowa State ranks 56th in steals per game (7.4) while Alabama ranks 279th (4.8).
- The Crimson Tide average 38.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 50th in the country. The Cyclones rank 189th in rebounds allowed per game (35.4).
- Alabama ranks 174th in three pointers attempted per game (22.0) while Iowa State ranks 223rd in three pointers allowed per game (23.3).
- The Cyclones rank 25th in blocks per game (4.7) while the Crimson Tide rank 236th in blocks allowed per game (4.2).
- Iowa State ranks 34th in assists per game (15.5) while Alabama ranks 221st (12.5).
