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

Published 3:58 pm Sunday, January 12, 2025

Monday’s game 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 (according to our computer prediction) in favor of Alcorn State, so expect a tight matchup. The game will tip off at 7:00 PM ET on January 13.

Based on our computer prediction, Alcorn State should cover the spread, which is currently listed at 1.5. The two sides 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 has compiled a 6-8-0 record against the spread this season, while Alcorn State is 8-6-0. A total of eight out of the Hornets’ games this season have gone over the point total, and seven of the Braves’ games have gone over. The teams put up 137.9 points per game combined, 6.6 fewer than this matchup’s total. Over the past 10 contests, Alabama State has a 4-6 record against the spread while going 3-7 overall. Alcorn State has gone 7-3 against the spread and 1-9 overall in its last 10 matches.

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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 (342nd 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 289th in college basketball, while its opponents pull down 36.9 per outing.
  • Alabama State hits 9.6 three-pointers per game (47th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 8.6 on average.
  • The Hornets rank 178th in college basketball by averaging 96.1 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 335th in college basketball, allowing 99.4 points per 100 possessions.
  • Alabama State has committed 9.1 turnovers per game (13th in college basketball play), 2.7 fewer than the 11.8 it forces on average (192nd 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 allowing 79.9 per contest to rank 339th in college basketball.
  • Alcorn State is 294th in the nation at 30.5 rebounds per game. That’s 3.8 fewer than the 34.3 its opponents average.
  • Alcorn State hits 4.7 fewer threes per game than the opposition, 5.8 (341st in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 10.5.
  • Alcorn State has lost the turnover battle by 2.1 per game, committing 13.2 (313th in college basketball) while forcing 11.1 (255th in college basketball).

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