Alabama State Hornets vs Alcorn State Braves Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Alabama State vs Alcorn State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Lorman.

Alabama State vs Alcorn State Prediction

The Hornets and Braves are set to face off at 7:00 ET on SWAC. The Braves will host the game at Davey L. Whitney Complex in Lorman, MS. Alabama State is favored by -1.5 in this Southwestern Athletic conference matchup the against Alcorn State. The over/under for the game is set at 143.5 points.

Alabama State vs. Alcorn State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Alabama State Hornets at Alcorn State Braves
Where: Lorman at Davey L. Whitney Complex
Date: Monday, January 13th
Betting Odds ALAST -1.5, ALAST -127 | ALCST +106 O/U 143.5

Hornets Preview: Does Alabama State Have A Chance at Davey L. Whitney Complex?

Alabama State Hornets Recent Game/Games

Alabama State fell to 5-10 on the season after a 77-70 road loss to Jackson State on Saturday. The Hornets entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 147, just over the O/U 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.

Hornets Offense Breakdown

Alabama State's offense put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 43.1% from the field and 28% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.2%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 46.7% of their attempts. The Hornets grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 7 assists as a team.

Amarr Knox led the way with 24 points and 4 assists, while Dorian McMillian added 23 points, hitting 7 of 9 threes at a 77.8% clip. Romelle Mansel contributed 14 points and 9 rebounds, and CJ Hines also scored 14, connecting on 2 of 5 from beyond the arc.

Hornets Team Defense

Alabama State's defense struggled to contain their opponent, giving up 77 points on 46% shooting from the field. They allowed 24 made field goals, including 11 three-pointers on 50% shooting from beyond the arc.

Inside the arc, their opponent shot 43%, converting 13 of 30 two-point attempts. Alabama State also sent them to the free-throw line 27 times, where they made 18 free throws, a 66% success rate. The Hornets allowed 9 offensive rebounds.

Braves Preview: Can Alcorn State Secure a Home Victory?

Alcorn State Braves Recent Game/Games

Alcorn State improved to 1-13 this season with a 62-52 home win over Alabama A&M on January 11th. The Braves were favored by four points and covered the spread.

They turned the game around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Bulldogs 37-22 after trailing 30-25 at halftime. The total points for the game were 114, well under the 148.5 O/U line.

Braves Offense Breakdown

Alcorn State's offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 1 of 11 three-point attempts for a 9.1% shooting percentage. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 42.1%, thanks in part to a 50% success rate on two-point shots (23/46).

The Braves were solid at the free-throw line, converting 76.5% of their attempts (13/17), and they grabbed 13 offensive rebounds. Djahi Binet led the team with 16 points and 9 rebounds, while Marcus Tankersley added 14 points and 3 rebounds.

Braves Team Defense

Alcorn State’s defense held their opponent to just 52 points, despite allowing them to shoot 42% from the field on 24/57 shooting. The Braves gave up 23 two-point field goals on 46 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Alcorn State’s defense was effective, limiting their opponent to just 1 three-pointer on 11 attempts, a 9% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 13 free throws for a 76% rate. The Braves allowed 13 offensive rebounds.

Hornets vs Braves Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last five road contests, the Hornets offense has averaged 66 points per game while allowing an average of 83. Alabama State posted an overall record of 0-5 while going 2-3 ATS.
Although Alcorn State has a straight up record of 0-10 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 7-2-1. The team averaged 61 points per game in these games.
Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Braves have gone 4-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-5.
Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Alabama State has an ATS mark of 4-5-1 while going 6-4 straight up.