Bethune-Cookman Wildcats vs Alcorn State Braves NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/27/25
Betting on today’s Wildcats and Braves game? Catch the action at Davey L. Whitney Complex in Lorman, MS, as the Braves hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on SWAC. Bethune-Cookman is favored by -2.5 in this Southwestern Athletic conference contest against Alcorn State. The game’s over/under currently sits at 131.5 points.
BETHUNE-COOKMAN WILDCATS VS ALCORN STATE BRAVES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Alcorn State Braves +2.5
This game will be played at Davey L. Whitney Complex at 6:00 ET on Monday, January 27th.
WHY BET THE ALCORN STATE BRAVES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Braves.
- Not only will Alcorn State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 131.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Can Bethune-Cookman Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?
Bethune-Cookman improved to 7-11 on the season with a 73-64 win over UAPB on Monday. The Wildcats were -12.5 point favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread.
After leading 27-24 at halftime, Bethune-Cookman put up 46 points in the second half while allowing 40. The total points for the game were 137, which was under the O/U line of 153.5.
Bethune-Cookman managed to score 73 points in their latest game, despite shooting just 37.1% from the field and 22.2% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.9%, but they made up for it by hitting 80.8% of their free throws, going 21-for-26 from the line.
Trey Thomas led the way with 31 points, shooting 8-for-20 overall and 3-for-11 from three-point range. Doctor Bradley added 23 points and 6 rebounds, while Daniel Rouzan contributed 18 points and 6 boards. Klemen Vuga was efficient, hitting 6 of 10 shots for 12 points.
Even with Bethune-Cookman’s strong defensive performance, they still allowed 64 points. The Wildcats held their opponent to 37% shooting from the field, with 23 made baskets on 62 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Bethune-Cookman limited their opponent to just 6 threes on 27 attempts, a 22% shooting rate. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 21 of those attempts, shooting 80%.
Can the Alcorn State Offense Score Enough at Home?
Alcorn State Braves Recent Game/Games
Alcorn State fell to 3-15 on the season after a 65-64 loss to Florida A&M on Saturday. The Braves, who were -4 favorites at home, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
Alcorn State led 37-25 at halftime but were outscored 40-27 in the second half. The game’s total points of 129 fell short of the 138.5 O/U line.
Alcorn State struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 36.5% overall and 31.4% on two-point attempts. However, they found success from beyond the arc, hitting 47.1% of their threes, with Sterling Young connecting on 5 of 10 attempts and Milton Matthews adding 4 threes at a 44.4% clip.
Young led the Braves with 19 points, while Matthews contributed 16, and Davian Williams added 15 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep. Alcorn also shot 81.8% from the free-throw line, making 18 of 22 attempts, and grabbed 10 offensive rebounds, finishing with 9 assists as a team.
Alcorn State’s defense held their opponent to 65 points on 36% shooting from the field, including 31% from two-point range (11/35). However, they allowed 8 threes on 17 attempts, a 47% success rate.
From the free-throw line, the opponent went 18/22, hitting 81% of their attempts. Alcorn State also gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.