The Alabama A&M Bulldogs (5-11, 2-3 SWAC) will be at David L. Whitney Gymnasium to take on the Alcorn State Braves (8-9, 4-2 SWAC) in a SWAC matchup. Action starts at 6:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.
Alabama A&M Bulldogs vs. Alcorn State Braves ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Braves had no trouble getting past the UAPB Golden Lions, 82-54, while the Bulldogs fell to the Alabama State Hornets, 65-56.
The Braves knocked down 22 of their 27 free throws (81.5 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.612 (above their season average of 0.513). Alabama A&M, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.3 (above their season average of 25.1). Alcorn State’s Deshaw Andrews had a good game, contributing 30 points. Meanwhile, Alabama A&M received a boost from Cameron Alford, who recorded 19 points and seven rebounds.
This was a highly contested series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the last matchup, the Braves won 61-55. Alcorn State out-rebounded Alabama A&M. The Braves had 17 offensive rebounds and 40 total rebounds, while the Bulldogs had seven and 25, respectively. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
Alcorn State figures to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Braves rank 100th in offensive efficiency, while the Bulldogs rank 325th in defensive efficiency.
Alabama A&M vs. Alcorn State ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Alcorn State, ATS Winner – Alcorn State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Alcorn State ranks 40th in rebounds per game (39.5) while Alabama A&M ranks 258th in rebounds allowed per game (40.6).
- The Braves rank 18th in steals per game (9.1) while the Bulldogs rank 117th (6.5).
- Alcorn State ranks 128th in blocks per game (2.9) while Alabama A&M ranks 157th in blocks allowed per game (5.3).
- The Braves average 14.5 assists per game, which ranks 67th in the nation. The Bulldogs rank 235th in assists allowed per game (15.8).
- Alcorn State averages 26.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 40th in the NCAA. Alabama A&M ranks 182nd in three pointers allowed per game (22.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Braves’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 16.4, up from 5.7 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 61.4 points per game (3.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 62.6 points per game (13.1 below their season average).
