Bethune-Cookman Wildcats vs Alcorn State Braves Betting Pick & Prediction 2/17/24

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Wildcats versus the Braves? Tip off is at at 4:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on None. The game will be played at Davey L. Whitney Complex in Lorman, MS. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 147 points, and Alcorn State is favored by -1.5 to win at home against Bethune-Cookman.

BETHUNE-COOKMAN WILDCATS VS ALCORN STATE BRAVES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Alcorn State Braves -1.5

This game will be played at Davey L. Whitney Complex at 4:00 ET on Saturday, February 17th.

WHY BET THE ALCORN STATE BRAVES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 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 147 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.

Is a Win at Lorman Possible for the Wildcats?

After winning two straight games, Bethune-Cookman is 12-12 overall and 7-4 in Southwestern Athletic Conference play. The Wildcats are 4-8 this season as underdogs.

So far, Bethune-Cookman has gone 3-9 on the road, where they have been outscored by an average of 10.2 points per game. In their last 10 road games, the Wildcats are 3-7.

As the underdog, Bethune-Cookman has gone 6-6 against the spread this season and they are 12-10 overall. On the road, the Wildcats have an ATS mark of 5-7 and in their last 10 road games, they are 5-5 vs. the spread.

This season, the over/under record for Bethune-Cookman games is 13-9. So far, the average over/under line in their games is 145.2 and today’s line of 147 is higher than that. Over their last three games, their games have averaged 154 points compared to their season average of 148.5.

In their latest game, Bethune-Cookman offense put up 83 points against Texas Southern. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 50% and made 9 threes. One area that the Bethune-Cookman offense has been good this season is getting to the line. Currently, they are 47th in free-throw attempts per contest. Overall, they have a field goal percentage of 44%.

At this time, the Wildcats’ defense is positioned 231st in the country, permitting 74.5 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Bethune-Cookman’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 43.5% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 34.6% this season.

Can Alcorn State Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?

Alcorn State comes into this game with a 7-17 record, including a 6-4 mark in Southwestern Athletic Conference action. The Braves have won two straight games and are 5-2 when favored this season.

At home, Alcorn State is just 1-2 this season and 5-5 in its last 10 games. The Braves’ average scoring margin at home is -3.3 points per game.

Alcorn State has an ATS record of 11-11 this season, including a mark of 1-2 at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Braves are 7-3 vs. the spread.

So far this season, the over/under record for Alcorn State sits at 12-10 and today’s over/under line of 147 is very close to the average over/under line in their games (147.1). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 132 points, and in their last 10 games, the average scoring total is 137 points. So far, 10 of their games have finished with more points than today’s line of 147.

In their recent game, the Braves’ offense concluded with 72 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 69.5 points per contest. Offensively, the Braves hold a season-long field goal percentage of 43%, placing them 286th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 169th in terms of percentage and 357th in three-pointers made.

As they prepare for the upcoming game, Alcorn State is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 79.2 points per game (312nd). In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Alcorn State’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 46.8% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 38.6% this season.