Alcorn State Braves vs Washington Huskies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24
Planning on watching today’s Braves and Huskies game? Catch the action at Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle, WA, as the Huskies hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on B1G+. The over/under for this game is set at 142 points, and Washington is favored by -26.5 against Alcorn State in a non-conference matchup.
ALCORN STATE BRAVES VS WASHINGTON HUSKIES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Alcorn State Braves +26.5
This game will be played at Alaska Airlines Arena at 10:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.
WHY BET THE ALCORN STATE BRAVES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Huskies.
- Even though we have Washington winning straight-up, we like Alcorn State at +26.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 142 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.
Will the Braves Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?
Alcorn State Braves Recent Game/Games
Alcorn State faced a tough challenge on Tuesday, November 19th, as they took on TCU on the road. The Braves fell 71-48, but they managed to cover the spread as +31.5 point underdogs.
After trailing 39-22 at halftime, Alcorn State scored 26 points in the 2nd half while allowing 32. The game’s total points of 119 fell short of the 145.5 over/under line.
Alcorn State’s offense struggled in their last game, managing just 48 points on 30.4% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 33.9%, with two-point shooting at 30.2% and three-point shooting at 30.8% (4/13).
The Braves did hit 83.3% of their free throws (10/12) and grabbed 13 offensive rebounds. Trazarien White led the team with 14 points, hitting 3 of 8 from deep, while Keionte Cornelius added 13 points, connecting on 3 of 5 three-point attempts.
Alcorn State’s defense gave up 71 points in this one, with their opponents shooting 45% from the field on 25 of 55 shooting. Inside the arc, they allowed 60% shooting, as the other team hit 14 of 23 two-point attempts.
From three-point range, Alcorn State’s defense saw 32 attempts, with 11 makes for 34% shooting. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 10, shooting 52% from the stripe. Alcorn State allowed 11 offensive rebounds.
Does Washington Have a Shot at a Home Win?
Washington Huskies Recent Game/Games
Washington picked up a 74-69 win over UMass-Lowell on Sunday, November 17th. The Huskies were at home and entered the game as -10.5 favorites.
Washington led 32-27 at halftime and scored 42 points in the 2nd half, but also allowed 42 points. The total points for the game were 143, which was under the O/U line of 153.5.
Washington’s offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 37% overall and 18.8% from three-point range. They finished with an effective field goal percentage of 38.4% and hit 17 of 26 free throws (65.4%).
Great Osobor led the way with 23 points and 18 rebounds, despite shooting 8 of 21. Yuri Covington added 19 points, while Cam Morris III was efficient, hitting 4 of 5 shots in just 18 minutes.
Even though Washington gave up 27 offensive rebounds, their defense held strong, allowing just 69 points on 37% shooting. The Huskies limited their opponent’s three-point production, holding them to 3/16 from beyond the arc.
Inside the arc, Washington’s defense allowed 24/57 shooting, or 42%. At the free-throw line, their opponent shot 65%, making 17 of 26 attempts.