If Alabama State never had to go on the road, the Hornets may be able to keep their record closer to .500. But since the Hornets have to leave Montgomery to play basketball, anyone making Alabama State vs Alcorn State picks will have to consider that when wagering. Looking at the college basketball standings will show Alabama State on 0-12 in true road games this season.
While some of those are against much larger schools, one came in their last game against SWAC opponent Jackson State. When it comes to where the Alcorn State Braves standings, the Braves have split their first two conference games. Alcorn State recently halted a seven-game losing streak with a win over Alabama A&M.
Alabama State Hornets vs. Alcorn State Braves Game Info and Analysis
Matchup Information
NCAAB Alabama State Hornets vs. Alcorn State Braves
Location of the game: Davey L. Whitney Complex.
Time: Monday, 9th January, 7:30 PM.
Alabama State Hornets Performance Recap and Analysis
Anyone making Alabama State Hornets picks would be best served to cover their eyes when they are on offense. The Hornets only shoot 36.4 percent from the field, 32.1 percent from the 3-point line, and score 64.4 points per game. Making Alabama State vs Alcorn State picks sees that Isiah Range (14.8 points per game) and TJ Madlock (11.5) are the only two Hornets who average in double figures scoring per game.
Defensively, Alabama State has had its share of difficulties. The Hornets allow 77.1 points per game. Alabama State also allows its opponents to shoot 45.9 and 36.1 percent from the field and 3-point line, respectively. The Hornets have won three of their past four games.
Key Injuries
The Hornets don’t have any major contributors on the college basketball injury report.
Betting Trends to Know
- Alabama State is 10-5 against the spread.
- The Hornets have seen the total go under in 10 of their 15 games.
- Alabama State is 7-2 against the spread in their last nine games that offered a number.
Alcorn State Braves Performance Recap and Analysis
The numbers, when compared to others around the country, won’t make anyone making college basketball picks very excited. Alcorn State only scores 62.6 points per game. The Braves also aren’t a good outside shooting team, as they only know down 26.9 percent of their attempts.
One thing people making Alabama State vs Alcorn State picks will see is that the Braves don’t have many college basketball players to lean on, either.
Dominic Brewer leads the team in scoring by putting up 12.4 points per game. Keondre Montogmery also averages in double figures, putting up 10 points per game.
Key Injuries
The Braves don’t have any key players out for this game on the NCAAB schedule.
Betting Trends to Know
- The Braves are 7-7 against the spread.
- The over has gone 7-7 in Alcorn State’s games.
- Alcorn State is 1-1 straight up at home.
- The Braves are 1-3 against the spread in their last four games.
Alabama State Hornets vs. Alcorn State Braves Odds
NCAAB odds show that Alcorn State is a seven-point favorite. The Braves are -315 on the Moneyline, while the Hornets are +250. The over/under has been set at 141 points.
Alabama State Hornets vs. Alcorn State Braves Betting Picks
This is a game, despite Alabama State’s struggles away from home, where taking a shot on the Moneyline may provide some value on the Hornets. People making Alabama State vs Alcorn State picks will see the price on the Braves is too high, and this is a dog or pass kind of spot.
Anyone making college basketball picks would be being brave to bet on the over. When it comes to NCAA basketball games today, you won’t find a matchup of two worse offenses. While it’s possible that playing each other, who also don’t play defense well, may present more opportunities, it’s hard to believe they will shoot better.
Alabama State has been one of the better NCAA basketball games against the spread. The Hornets have covered in their last five games, including three times as underdogs.
People making March Madness bets won’t expect to see either one of these NCAAB basketball teams in the postseason but can expect them to play a close game against each other.
Alabama State Hornets vs. Alcorn State Braves Score Prediction
Alcorn State 71, Alabama State 65
NCAAB Pick: Under 141.5 points
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