The Alcorn State Braves (6-12, 2-4 SWAC) will attempt to end their nine-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Alabama State Hornets (6-10, 4-1 SWAC) at Dunn-Oliver Acadome. The game is scheduled to get underway at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Alcorn State Braves at Alabama State Hornets ATS Prediction
In the Braves’ last game, they beat the UAPB Golden Lions, 74-69. The Braves had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.385 (above their season average of 0.190) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.519 (above their season average of 0.463). Alcorn State received a boost from Troymain Crosby, who led the team in scoring with 20 points on 6-for-10 shooting.
The Hornets won big over the Alabama A&M Bulldogs in their last game, 72-54. The Hornets had a better free throw rate (0.167 vs. 0.080) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 42.9 (above their season average of 29.6). Reginald Gee was the top scorer from either team with 19 points on 7-for-13 shooting from the field.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. In the last contest, the Hornets won 82-62. The Hornets had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.602 vs. 0.438) and had a much better turnover percentage (17.2 vs. 23.2).
It could be an error-filled game for the Alabama State offense. Alabama State ranks 316th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.8 percent), while the pesky defense of Alcorn State forces the 46th-most turnovers in the country (22.2 percent).
Alcorn State vs. Alabama State Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Alcorn State averages 8.7 steals per game, which ranks 17th in the country. Alabama State ranks 168th in steals allowed per game (7.4).
The Braves rank 147th in assists per game (13.3) while the Hornets rank 250th (10.4).
Alabama State averages 35.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 147th in the NCAA. Alcorn State ranks 217th in rebounds allowed per game (37.2).
The Braves rank 43rd in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Hornets rank 106th (3.5).
Alcorn State averages 22.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 142nd in the nation. Alabama State ranks 181st in three pointers allowed per game (23.6).
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The Braves’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.8, up from 4.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Hornets have scored an average of 71.4 points per game (4.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 65.0 points per game (7.1 below their season average).
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