The Alcorn State Braves (6-13, 2-5 SWAC) look to put an end to their 10-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Alabama A&M Bulldogs (3-17, 2-4 SWAC) at Elmore Gymnasium. The game begins at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 28, 2019.
Alcorn State Braves vs. Alabama A&M Bulldogs Betting Prediction
The Braves are hoping for a better outcome after their 74-59 loss to the Alabama State Hornets in their last matchup. Alabama State’s 0.553 effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Alcorn State, who had a rate of 0.384. The Hornets’ mark was above their season average of 0.476, while the Braves’ was below their season average of 0.466. Alcorn State’s Maurice Howard played well, finishing with 12 points, five rebounds and five assists.
In the Bulldogs’ previous game, they were victorious over the Southern University Jaguars, 68-62. Alabama A&M’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over Southern University. The Bulldogs had a rate of 30.0 (above their season average of 28.1), while the Jaguars posted a mark of 25.0 (below their season average of 32.1). Andre Kennedy was the top scorer from either team with 26 points on 11-for-15 shooting from the field.
It might be a sloppy game for the Alabama A&M offense. Alabama A&M ranks 344th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 23.6 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Alcorn State forces the 49th-most turnovers in the country (22.1 percent).
After the Braves won both meetings against the Bulldogs last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last matchup, Alcorn State won 80-60. Alcorn State had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 17.1). Alabama A&M, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (12.0 vs. 15.8).
Alcorn State Braves vs. Alabama A&M Bulldogs Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Alcorn State ranks 49th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Alabama A&M ranks 151st (4.1).
Bettings Trends:
The Braves’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 9.2, up from 5.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 59.8 points per game (0.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 63.2 points per game (10.2 below their season average).
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