Alabama State vs. Alcorn State Predictions & Picks: Spread, Total – January 13

Published 7:13 pm Sunday, January 12, 2025

Monday’s contest between the Alcorn State Braves (1-14, 1-1 SWAC) and Alabama State Hornets (6-10, 2-1 SWAC) going head to head at Davey L. Whitney Complex has a projected final score of 75-74 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of Alcorn State, so expect a competitive matchup. The game will start at 7:00 PM ET on January 13.

Based on our computer prediction, Alcorn State is a good bet to cover the point spread, which is currently listed at 1.5. The two teams are projected to eclipse the 144.5 total.

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Alabama State vs. Alcorn State Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Monday, January 13, 2025
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • TV: SWAC Digital Network
  • Where: Lorman, Mississippi
  • Venue: Davey L. Whitney Complex
  • Line: Alabama State -1.5
  • Point total: 144.5
  • Moneyline (to win): Alabama State -120, Alcorn State +100

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Alabama State vs. Alcorn State Score Prediction

  • Prediction:
    Alcorn State 75, Alabama State 74

Spread & Total Prediction for Alabama State vs. Alcorn State

  • Pick ATS: Alcorn State (+1.5)
  • Pick OU: Over (144.5)

Alabama State is 6-8-0 against the spread this season compared to Alcorn State’s 8-6-0 ATS record. The Hornets are 8-6-0 and the Braves are 7-7-0 in terms of going over the point total. The teams score 137.9 points per game combined, 6.6 fewer than this matchup’s over/under. Alabama State has a 4-6 record against the spread while going 3-7 overall in the past 10 contests. Alcorn State has gone 7-3 against the spread and 1-9 overall in its last 10 contests.

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Alabama State Performance Insights

  • The Hornets average 77.4 points per game (121st in college basketball) while giving up 80.1 per outing (343rd in college basketball). They have a -42 scoring differential overall and have been outscored by 2.7 points per game.
  • Alabama State loses the rebound battle by 6.3 boards on average. It collects 30.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 288th in college basketball, while its opponents pull down 36.9 per outing.
  • Alabama State connects on 9.6 three-pointers per game (47th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 8.6. It shoots 34.4% from deep while its opponents hit 35.8% from long range.
  • The Hornets rank 178th in college basketball by averaging 96.1 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 334th in college basketball, allowing 99.4 points per 100 possessions.
  • Alabama State has won the turnover battle on average this season, committing 9.1 per game (13th in college basketball play) while forcing 11.8 (190th in college basketball).

Alcorn State Performance Insights

  • The Braves have a -291 scoring differential, falling short by 19.4 points per game. They’re putting up 60.5 points per game, 361st in college basketball, and are giving up 79.9 per outing to rank 339th in college basketball.
  • Alcorn State comes up short in the rebound battle by an average of 3.8 boards. It records 30.5 rebounds per game (293rd in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 34.3.
  • Alcorn State hits 5.8 three-pointers per game (341st in college basketball) while shooting 32.2% from beyond the arc (263rd in college basketball). It is making 4.7 fewer threes than its opponents, who drain 10.5 per game at 36.1%.
  • Alcorn State loses the turnover battle by 2.1 per game, committing 13.2 (313th in college basketball) while its opponents average 11.1.

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