Alabama A&M Bulldogs vs Alabama State Hornets Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/24
Planning on watching today’s Bulldogs and Hornets game? Catch the action at Mitchell Center in Mobile, AL, as the Hornets hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on None. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 139 points, and the Hornets are favored to win at home against the Bulldogs.
ALABAMA A&M BULLDOGS VS ALABAMA STATE HORNETS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Alabama State Hornets -6
This game will be played at Mitchell Center at 7:30 ET on Monday, January 15th.
WHY BET THE ALABAMA STATE HORNETS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Hornets.
- Not only will Alabama State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 139 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Will the Bulldogs Make it Happen in Mobile?
Alabama A&M has struggled this season, as they enter with a 3-14 overall record and a two-game losing streak. In Southwestern Athletic Conference play, they are 2-2 compared to their 1-12 non-conference record.
Overall, Alabama A&M has been the underdog in 16 of their 17 games, going 2-14 in those matchups. On the road, they have gone 2-10 this year, and their average scoring margin away from home is -16.9 points per game.
Against the spread, Alabama A&M has gone 7-9-1 this season. On the road, their ATS mark is 5-6-1. As the underdog, the Bulldogs are 6-9-1 vs. the spread this year. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, Alabama A&M has gone 3-6-1.
Alabama A&M’s over/under record for the season sits at 10-7 and today’s line of 139 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this year (149.5). So far, 13 of their games have finished with more points than today’s OU line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 145 points.
In their latest game, Alabama A&M offense put up 67 points against Jackson State. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 40.4% and made 4 threes. On the offensive front, the Bulldogs have a season-long field goal percentage of 41%, ranking 348th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 366th in terms of percentage and 358th in three-pointers made.
Coming into the game, Alabama A&M will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 84.0 points per game (304th). Alabama A&M will look once again to perform well on defense, holding Jackson State to just 40% shooting in their most recent game.
Can Alabama State Pull Off a Home Win?
Alabama State will look to build on their 8-9 record when they host Alabama A&M. The Hornets have gone 1-2 at home this season, and they are coming off a narrow 55-53 win over Alcorn State.
So far, Alabama State has been favored in three games, and they have gone 3-0 in those matchups. For the season, the Hornets have gone 2-1 in Southwestern Athletic Conference play, and they are 2-1 at home over their last three games.
Alabama State’s ATS record this season is 9-4, but they have yet to cover the spread in any of their three home games this year. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Hornets are 5-5 vs. the spread.
Alabama State’s over/under record for the season is 5-8 and today’s line of 139 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (148.7). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 133 points and their OU record during this stretch is 1-2. So far, their games have finished with more points than today’s line in seven of 13 opportunities.
In their most recent game, the Alabama State offense put up just 55 points vs. the Alcorn State Braves. Overall, they are now averaging 70.8 points per game which is 313rd in the country. The Alabama State offense has been looking to get up shots from outside so far this season, averaging 24.4 three-point attempts per contest. Overall, they have connected on 29% of their looks from outside this season.
Coming into today’s game, the Alabama State defense is giving up an average of 71.3 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Alabama State’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 37.5% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 28.4% this season.