The Southern Jaguars (12-8, 7-0 SWAC) will try to continue a seven-game win streak when they host the Alcorn State Braves (4-16, 4-3 SWAC) on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at F.G. Clark Activity Center as big, 12.5-point favorites. The contest airs at 6:00 PM ET on SWAC Digital Network. The point total for the matchup is 132.5.
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Southern Cover -12.5 vs Alcorn State -110
Southern vs. Alcorn State betting lines
- Southern moneyline odds to win: -870
- Alcorn State moneyline odds to win: +576
- Spread: Southern (-12.5)
- Total: 132.5
Southern statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- At home, Southern has a worse record against the spread (2-2-0) compared to its ATS record in away games (7-6-0).
- The Jaguars have exceeded the total more consistently when playing at home, hitting the over in two of four home matchups (50%). On the road, they have hit the over in four of 13 games (30.8%).
- As a moneyline favorite, Southern has won three of three games at home, good for a 1.000 winning percentage. It has won four of five games on the road (.800) as a moneyline favorite.
Recent trends
- The Jaguars’ offense has been less productive over their last 10 games, racking up 69.1 points a contest compared to the 75.8 they’ve averaged this year.
- Southern has been more stingy on the defensive side of the ball as of late, giving up 66.5 points per game during its past 10 contests compared to the 68.4 points per game its opponents are averaging over the 2024-25 season.
- The Jaguars’ last 10 outings have seen them make 5.7 three-pointers per game while shooting 28.4% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are down from their 2024-25 averages of 6.8 makes and 31.5%.
Southern betting records this season
- ATS Record: 9-8-0 (Home: 2-2-0; Away: 7-6-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 12.5+: 0-2-0 (As Favorite: 4-5-0; As Underdog: 5-3-0)
- O-U-P: 6-11-0 (Home: 2-2-0; Away: 4-9-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-1 (Home: 3-0; Away: 4-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-6 (Home: 0-0; Away: 2-6)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.2 (215th in nation) | 42.1 (105th) | 34.7 (62nd) | 30.0 (112th) | 13.5 (199th) | 12.3 (267th) |
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Alcorn State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- This year, Alcorn State is 3-2-0 at home against the spread (.600 winning percentage). Away, it is 8-6-0 ATS (.571).
- In 2024-25 a lower percentage of the Braves’ games have finished above the over/under at home (20%, one of five) than on the road (50%, seven of 14).
- The Braves’ winning percentage at home as moneyline underdogs is .667 (2-1), and on the road it is .083 (1-11).
Recent trends
- Over their past 10 games, the Braves are scoring 69.4 points per game, 7.2 more than their season average (62.2).
- While Alcorn State is surrendering 76.3 points per game in 2024-25, it has bettered that mark in its past 10 games, allowing 71.3 points per contest.
- The Braves are sinking 6.5 treys per game with a 36.9% three-point percentage in their past 10 games, compared to their season averages of 5.8 and 32.4%.
Alcorn State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 11-8-0 (Home: 3-2-0; Away: 8-6-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 12.5+: 7-5-0 (As Favorite: 1-1-0; As Underdog: 10-7-0)
- O-U-P: 8-11-0 (Home: 1-4-0; Away: 7-7-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 1-1 (Home: 1-1; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-12 (Home: 2-1; Away: 1-11)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38.1 (363rd in nation) | 45.5 (290th) | 30.7 (278th) | 33.1 (291st) | 10.2 (357th) | 13.3 (328th) |
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