Saturday’s contest features the Alabama State Hornets (6-11, 2-2 SWAC) and the Alabama A&M Bulldogs (6-11, 2-2 SWAC) facing off at Alabama A&M Events Center in what is expected to be a close matchup, with a projected 78-77 win for Alabama State according to our computer prediction. Game time is at 5:00 PM ET on January 18.

According to our computer prediction, Alabama A&M should cover the point spread, which currently sits at 4.5. The two teams are projected to go over the 151.5 total.

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Alabama State vs. Alabama A&M Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
• Time: 5:00 PM ET
• TV: SWAC Digital Network
• Where: Huntsville, Alabama
• Venue: Alabama A&M Events Center
• Line: Alabama State -4.5
• Point total: 151.5
• Moneyline (to win): Alabama State -210, Alabama A&M +168

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Alabama State vs. Alabama A&M Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Alabama State 78, Alabama A&M 77

Spread & Total Prediction for Alabama State vs. Alabama A&M

• Pick ATS: Alabama A&M (+4.5)
• Pick OU: Over (151.5)

Alabama State has compiled a 6-9-0 record against the spread this season, while Alabama A&M is 3-11-0. The Hornets have an 8-7-0 record hitting the over, while games involving the Bulldogs have a record of 9-5-0 when it comes to hitting the over. The teams score 153.1 points per game, 1.6 more points than this matchup’s total. Alabama State is 3-7 against the spread and 3-7 overall in its past 10 games, while Alabama A&M has gone 2-8 against the spread and 2-8 overall.

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Alabama State Performance Insights

• The Hornets are being outscored by 2.6 points per game with a -44 scoring differential overall. They put up 76.7 points per game (139th in college basketball) and give up 79.3 per contest (336th in college basketball).
• Alabama State loses the rebound battle by 6.1 boards on average. It records 30.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 296th in college basketball, while its opponents grab 36.5 per contest.
• Alabama State connects on 9.7 three-pointers per game (44th in college basketball), 1.3 more than its opponents (8.4).
• The Hornets rank 185th in college basketball with 95.9 points scored per 100 possessions, and 335th in college basketball defensively with 99.1 points conceded per 100 possessions.
• Alabama State has typically won the turnover battle this season, committing 9.1 per game (11th in college basketball action) while forcing 11.8 (189th in college basketball).

Alabama A&M Performance Insights

• The Bulldogs have been outscored by 4.8 points per game (posting 76.4 points per game, 147th in college basketball, while conceding 81.2 per outing, 350th in college basketball) and have a -82 scoring differential.
• The 35 rebounds per game Alabama A&M accumulates rank 70th in the country. Their opponents grab 34.4.
• Alabama A&M knocks down 8.2 three-pointers per game (137th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 8.8. It shoots 32.6% from deep, and its opponents shoot 39.1%.
• Alabama A&M forces 15.6 turnovers per game (ninth in college basketball) while committing 16.4 (362nd in college basketball).

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