The Boise State Broncos (3-5) will be at home in Taco Bell Arena when they go head-to-head against the Alabama State Hornets (2-4). Action starts at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 12, 2018.
Alabama State Hornets vs. Boise State Broncos Betting Odds
Both teams lost in their last outing. The Broncos lost a winnable game to the Idaho State Bengals, 72-70, while the Hornets got blown out by the Iowa State Cyclones, 79-53.
Alabama State had a better free throw rate (0.073 vs. 0.075) while Boise State had a better turnover percentage (11.1 vs. 15.3). Boise State rallied around RJ Williams, who put up 15 points and six rebounds. Reginald Gee played well for Alabama State, contributing 15 points.
The upper-echelon offense of Boise State will square off against the mid-tier defense of Alabama State. Since last season, the Broncos offense ranks 66th in effective field goal percentage (0.543), while the Alabama State defense ranks 256th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.519). The Broncos figure to have the advantage on that side of the ball.
Alabama State Hornets vs. Boise State Broncos Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Boise State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Boise State ranks 17th in rebounds allowed per game (30.5) while Alabama State ranks 264th (39.4).
- The Broncos rank 81st in three pointers attempted per game (24.4) while the Hornets rank 110th in three pointers allowed per game (21.4).
- Boise State ranks 160th in steals per game (5.7) while Alabama State ranks 172nd in steals allowed per game (6.8).
- The Hornets rank 49th in blocks per game (4.2) while the Broncos rank 184th (2.4).
- Boise State ranks 167th in assists per game (13.0) while Alabama State ranks 250th (10.4).
