Alabama State Hornets vs Alcorn State Braves NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/13/25
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Hornets and Braves. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on SWAC, and it’s hosted by the Braves at Davey L. Whitney Complex in Lorman, MS. Get ready to place your bets! In this Southwestern Athletic matchup, Alabama State is favored bt -1.5 vs. Alcorn State. The over/under for the game is 143.5 points.
ALABAMA STATE HORNETS VS ALCORN STATE BRAVES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Alcorn State Braves +1.5
This game will be played at Davey L. Whitney Complex at 7:00 ET on Monday, January 13th.
WHY BET THE ALCORN STATE BRAVES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Braves.
- Not only will Alcorn State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Can the Hornets Lock in a Win at Lorman?
Alabama State Hornets Recent Game/Games
The Hornets dropped to 5-10 on the season after a 77-70 road loss to Jackson State on Saturday. Alabama State entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 147, going over the pre-game line of 144.5.
Alabama State trailed 37-35 at halftime and allowed 40 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35 of their own. The Hornets will look to tighten up their defense as they move forward in the season.
Alabama State put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 43.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 49.2%. They hit 52.5% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 28% of their threes. Free-throw shooting was also an issue, as they made only 46.7% of their attempts from the line.
Dorian McMillian was a standout, hitting 7 of 9 threes and finishing with 23 points and 7 rebounds. Amarr Knox led the Hornets with 24 points, adding 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Alabama State managed 13 offensive rebounds as a team, but recorded just 7 assists overall.
Alabama State’s defense gave up 77 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 46% from the field, making 24 of 52 attempts. They allowed 13 two-point field goals on 30 attempts, a 43% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Alabama State’s opponents hit 11 threes on 22 attempts, shooting 50%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 27 times, where they made 18, shooting 66%. Alabama State allowed 9 offensive rebounds.
Can Alcorn State Pull Off a Home Win?
Alcorn State Braves Recent Game/Games
The Braves picked up their first win of the season on Saturday, January 11th, with a 62-52 victory over Alabama A&M. Alcorn State, who were -4 favorites, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total points were 114, well under the O/U line of 148.5.
Alcorn State turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Bulldogs 37-22 after trailing 30-25 at halftime. They’ll look to build on this strong 2nd half performance as they move forward in the season.
Alcorn State struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 1 of 11 attempts for a 9.1% three-point shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 42.1% from the field, with a 50% mark on two-point shots.
Djahi Binet led the way with 16 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field. The Braves also got 14 points from Marcus Tankersley and 12 from Saliou Seye, who hit 75% of his shots in 20 minutes of action.
Alcorn State’s defense held their opponent to just 52 points, despite allowing them to shoot 42% from the field. Most of the damage came from inside the arc, where the opposition hit 23 of 46 two-point attempts, good for 50% shooting.
From three-point range, Alcorn State’s defense was particularly effective, limiting their opponent to just 1 made three-pointer on 11 attempts (9%). They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 13 of those attempts (76%).