Alcorn State Braves vs Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Matchup

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

Bethune-Cookman vs Alcorn State Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Wildcats versus the Braves? Tip off is at at 6:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on SWAC. The game will be played at Davey L. Whitney Complex in Lorman, MS. Bethune-Cookman come into this Southwestern Athletic conference matchup as the -2.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 131.5 points.

Bethune-Cookman vs. Alcorn State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Bethune-Cookman Wildcats at Alcorn State Braves
Where: Lorman at Davey L. Whitney Complex
Date: Monday, January 27th
Betting Odds BCOOK -2.5, BCOOK -140 | ALCST +115 O/U 131.5

Wildcats Preview: Can Bethune-Cookman Secure a Road Victory?

Bethune-Cookman improved to 7-11 on the season with a 73-64 win over UAPB on Monday. The Wildcats were favored by 12.5 points but did not cover the spread, and the game’s combined 137 points fell short of the 153.5 O/U line.

Leading 27-24 at halftime, Bethune-Cookman scored 46 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40 to secure the win at home.

Wildcats Offense Breakdown

Bethune-Cookman put up 73 points in their last game, shooting just 37.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 41.9%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 22.2% of their threes (6/27), but were solid from the free-throw line, making 21 of 26 attempts (80.8%).

Trey Thomas led the way with 31 points, despite shooting 40.0% overall and 27.3% from three. Doctor Bradley added 23 points and 6 rebounds, while Daniel Rouzan contributed 18 points and 6 boards. Klemen Vuga was efficient, shooting 60.0% from the field.

Wildcats Team Defense

Despite the defensive effort, Bethune-Cookman allowed 64 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 37% from the field. The Wildcats gave up 17 two-point field goals on 35 attempts, a 48% success rate for their opponents.

From beyond the arc, Bethune-Cookman held their opponents to 6 threes on 27 attempts, a 22% shooting performance. The Wildcats also sent the other team to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 21 of those attempts, shooting 80%. Bethune-Cookman allowed 12 offensive rebounds.

Braves Preview: Will the Braves Exceed Expectations at Home?

Alcorn State Braves Recent Game/Games

Alcorn State dropped to 3-15 on the season after a 65-64 home loss to Florida A&M on Saturday. The Braves, who were -4 favorites, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 129, falling short of the 138.5 O/U line.

Alcorn State led 37-25 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 27 points while allowing 40. The Braves will need to address their second-half performance moving forward.

Braves Offense Breakdown

Alcorn State's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 36.5% from the field and 31.4% on two-point attempts. However, they found success from beyond the arc, hitting 47.1% of their threes, with Sterling Young knocking down 5 of 10 from deep.

Young led the Braves with 19 points, while Milton Matthews added 16, shooting 50% overall and 44.4% from three. Davian Williams also contributed, hitting 3 of 5 threes and finishing with 15 points in just 21 minutes.

Braves Team Defense

Alcorn State's defense held their opponent to just 65 points on 36% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective inside, limiting the other team to 31% shooting on two-point attempts (11/35).

From beyond the arc, the opponent shot 47%, hitting 8 of 17 threes. Alcorn State also sent them to the line 22 times, where they converted 18 free throws for an 81% success rate. The Braves gave up 10 offensive rebounds.

Wildcats vs Braves Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last three road contests, the Wildcats offense has averaged 66 points per game while allowing an average of 71. Bethune-Cookman posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 1-1 ATS.
When looking at their past three home matchups, Alcorn State has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 69 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Braves have a strong record vs the spread going 3-2. Their straight up mark in these contests is 2-3.
Through their last five games as the favorite, the Wildcats have an ATS record of 4-1 and a straight up mark of 5-0.