The Alcorn State Braves (9-17, 5-9 SWAC) close out their home schedule at David L. Whitney Gymnasium against the Alabama A&M Bulldogs (5-22, 4-9 SWAC). Action gets underway at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, February 25, 2019.
Alabama A&M Bulldogs at Alcorn State Braves Betting Odds
In their last game, the Braves defeated the Alabama State Hornets, 74-69, while the Bulldogs fell to the Southern University Jaguars, 59-49.
The Braves had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 37.8 (above their season average of 30.7) and held the Hornets to an effective field goal percentage of 0.418 (below their season average of 0.473). Alabama A&M, meanwhile, held Southern University to an effective field goal percentage of 0.491 (below the 0.543 mark opponents have averaged against Alabama A&M this season). Reginal Johnson had a solid game for Alcorn State with 23 points and 11 rebounds. Andre Kennedy, meanwhile had a good game for Alabama A&M, recording eight points and six rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Tre Todd led the Bulldogs to a 71-62 win. He recorded 15 points. The Bulldogs’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Braves. Alabama A&M had a rate of 11.5, while Alcorn State posted a mark of 19.7.
This has potential to be a mistake-prone game for the offense of Alcorn State. Alcorn State ranks 327th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 22.3 percent), while the pesky defense of Alabama A&M forces the 78th-most turnovers in the nation (21.0 percent).
Alabama A&M Bulldogs at Alcorn State Braves ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Alcorn State, ATS Winner – Alcorn State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Alcorn State ranks 27th in steals per game (7.9) while Alabama A&M ranks 200th in steals allowed per game (7.7).
- The Braves rank 175th in three pointers attempted per game (21.8) while the Bulldogs rank 268th (18.7).
- Alabama A&M ranks 185th in assists allowed per game (14.1) while Alcorn State ranks 235th (15.5).
- The Braves rank 105th in blocks per game (3.5) while the Bulldogs rank 233rd (1.6).
- Alcorn State ranks 165th in rebounds per game (35.2) while Alabama A&M ranks 264th (32.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bulldogs’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.0, down from 11.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Braves have scored an average of 64.6 points per game (0.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.0 points per game (2.0 below their season average).
