Alcorn State vs. Alabama A&M betting: College basketball preview for January 11

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The Alabama A&M Bulldogs (6-9, 2-0 SWAC) are underdogs (by 4 points) to end a five-game road losing streak when they visit the Alcorn State Braves (0-14, 0-1 SWAC) on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET. The point total is 148.5 in the matchup.

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Alcorn State Cover -4 vs Alabama A&M -112

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Alcorn State vs. Alabama A&M betting lines

  • Alcorn State moneyline odds to win: -179
  • Alabama A&M moneyline odds to win: +149
  • Spread: Alcorn State (-4)
  • Total: 148.5

Alcorn State statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Against the spread last season, Alcorn State played worse at home, covering five times in nine home games, and 12 times in 21 road games.
  • In terms of point totals, the Braves hit the over more often in home games last season, as they exceeded the total six times in nine opportunities (66.7%). In away games, they hit the over 11 times in 21 opportunities (52.4%).
  • Alcorn State performed worse as a moneyline favorite at home last season, putting up a home record of 6-3, compared to going 5-0 on the road.

Last season stats

  • On offense, the Braves were the 230th-ranked squad in the country (71.9 points per game) last season. Defensively, they were 322nd (77.4 points conceded per game).
  • At 31.5 rebounds per game and 29.8 rebounds conceded, Alcorn State was 212th and 70th in college basketball, respectively, last year.
  • Last season the Braves were ranked 300th in the country in assists with 11.6 per game.

Alcorn State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 7-6-0 (Home: 0-1-0; Away: 7-5-0)
  • O-U-P: 7-6-0 (Home: 1-0-0; Away: 6-6-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 0-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-11 (Home: 0-1; Away: 0-10)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
36.8 (361st in nation) 47.0 (334th) 30.4 (294th) 34.9 (333rd) 10.3 (354th) 13.1 (309th)

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Alabama A&M statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • In 2024-25 against the spread, Alabama A&M has a better winning percentage at home (.429, 3-4-0 record) than away (.000, 0-5-0).
  • Bulldogs games have gone above the over/under 85.7% of the time at home (six of seven), and 40% of the time away (two of five).
  • In 2024-25 when moneyline underdogs, the Bulldogs have a better winning percentage at home (.250, 1-3 record) than on the road (.000, 0-5).

Recent trends

  • In their last 10 games, the Bulldogs are averaging 71.1 points per contest, 5.8 fewer points than their season average (76.9).
  • While Alabama A&M is surrendering 81.1 points per game in 2024-25, it has been worse in its past 10 games, allowing 83.8 points per contest.
  • In their last 10 games, the Bulldogs are sinking 7.8 threes per contest, 0.3 fewer threes than their season average (8.1). They also sport a lower three-point percentage over their last 10 contests (31.3%) compared to their season average (32.5%).

Alabama A&M betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 3-9-0 (Home: 3-4-0; Away: 0-5-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 4+: 1-6-0 (As Favorite: 1-2-0; As Underdog: 2-7-0)
  • O-U-P: 8-4-0 (Home: 6-1-0; Away: 2-3-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-1 (Home: 2-1; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-8 (Home: 1-3; Away: 0-5)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
41.5 (324th in nation) 45.5 (296th) 34.5 (91st) 34.5 (325th) 15.1 (111th) 15.1 (353rd)
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