Alabama State Hornets vs Florida A&M Rattlers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/3/25
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Hornets versus the Rattlers? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on SWAC. The game will be played at Al Lawson Center in Tallahassee, FL. Alabama State is favored by -2 in this Southwestern Athletic conference matchup the against Florida A&M. The over/under for the game is set at 143.5 points.
ALABAMA STATE HORNETS VS FLORIDA A&M RATTLERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Florida A&M Rattlers +2
This game will be played at Al Lawson Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, February 3rd.
WHY BET THE FLORIDA A&M RATTLERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Rattlers.
- Not only will Florida A&M pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Will Alabama State Make it Happen on the Road?
Alabama State Hornets Recent Game/Games
Alabama State fell to 7-13 on the season after a 67-64 road loss to Bethune-Cookman on Saturday. The Hornets entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread.
Alabama State trailed 33-29 at halftime but outscored the Wildcats 35-34 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 131 fell short of the 142.5 O/U line.
Alabama State’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 36.8% from the field and 36.7% on two-point attempts. They did manage to hit 10 threes at a 37% clip, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 45.6%. Free-throw shooting was also an issue, as they connected on just 57.1% of their attempts.
Trey Thomas and CJ Hines each scored 19 points, with Thomas shooting 29.4% overall and 1/9 from deep. Daniel Rouzan added 17 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 63.6%, while David Onanina was 6/7 from the field. D’Ante Bass was perfect from the floor, hitting all 4 of his shots, including 3/3 from beyond the arc.
Alabama State’s defense gave up 67 points, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field on 24 of 53 attempts. The Hornets struggled to contain two-point shots, allowing a 62% shooting percentage on 22 of 35 attempts.
However, Alabama State did well in defending the three-point line, where the opposition shot just 11%, hitting only 2 of 18 attempts. The Hornets also sent the other team to the free-throw line 35 times, where they made 17 free throws, shooting 48%. Alabama State allowed 10 offensive rebounds.
Will Florida A&M Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?
Florida A&M Rattlers Recent Game/Games
Florida A&M improved to 6-11 on the season with a 95-79 win over Alabama A&M on Saturday. The Rattlers were -3 favorites going into the game and covered the spread.
After leading 34-32 at halftime, Florida A&M exploded for 61 points in the 2nd half while allowing 47. The game’s total points of 174 exceeded the over/under line of 144.5.
Florida A&M’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 95 points on 52.6% shooting from the field. They connected on 50% of their three-point attempts, going 14-for-28, and posted an effective field goal percentage of 64.9%. The Rattlers also hit 80.8% of their free throws, making 21 of 26 attempts.
Milton Matthews led the way with 25 points, hitting 5 threes, while Sterling Young added 23 points, going 5-for-7 from beyond the arc. The Rattlers dished out 17 assists as a team, with Roderick Coffee III contributing 5 assists despite struggling with his shot, hitting just 1 of 6 attempts.
Florida A&M’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 79 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed 30 made baskets on 57 attempts.
From beyond the arc, the Rattlers gave up 14 threes on 28 attempts, a 50% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 21 free throws at an 80% rate.