Monday’s contest that pits the Alabama State Hornets (8-11, 4-2 SWAC) versus the Texas Southern Tigers (8-11, 5-1 SWAC) at Dunn-Oliver Acadome is expected to be a competitive matchup based on our computer prediction, which projects a final score of 76-74 in favor of Alabama State. Game time is at 8:30 PM ET on January 27.

According to our computer prediction, Texas Southern should cover the spread, which is listed at 2.5. The two teams are projected to go over the 145.5 total.

Catch tons of live college basketball, plus original programming, with ESPN+ or the Disney Bundle.

Alabama State vs. Texas Southern Game Info & Odds

• Date: Monday, January 27, 2025
• Time: 8:30 PM ET
• TV: SWAC Digital Network
• Where: Montgomery, Alabama
• Venue: Dunn-Oliver Acadome
• Line: Alabama State -2.5
• Point total: 145.5
• Moneyline (to win): Alabama State -144, Texas Southern +118

Place your bets on any men’s college basketball matchup at BetMGM. Sign up today using our link.

Alabama State vs. Texas Southern Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Alabama State 76, Texas Southern 74

Spread & Total Prediction for Alabama State vs. Texas Southern

• Pick ATS: Texas Southern (+2.5)
• Pick OU: Over (145.5)

Alabama State is 6-11-0 against the spread, while Texas Southern’s ATS record this season is 6-10-0. The Hornets have hit the over in eight games, while Tigers games have gone over eight times. The teams score an average of 148.7 points per game, 3.2 more points than this matchup’s total. Alabama State is 3-7 against the spread and 5-5 overall over its last 10 contests, while Texas Southern has gone 5-5 against the spread and 5-5 overall.

Bet on this or any men’s college basketball matchup at BetMGM.

Alabama State Performance Insights

• The Hornets have a -37 scoring differential, falling short by 2.0 points per game. They’re putting up 75.7 points per game to rank 155th in college basketball and are giving up 77.7 per outing to rank 322nd in college basketball.
• Alabama State loses the rebound battle by 4.8 boards on average. It records 31.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 243rd in college basketball, while its opponents pull down 36.2 per outing.
• Alabama State knocks down 9.2 three-pointers per game (60th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 8.3 on average.
• The Hornets rank 202nd in college basketball with 94.8 points scored per 100 possessions, and 304th in college basketball defensively with 97.2 points conceded per 100 possessions.
• Alabama State has typically won the turnover battle this season, committing 9.1 per game (eighth in college basketball play) while forcing 11.6 (190th in college basketball).

Texas Southern Performance Insights

• The Tigers put up 73.0 points per game (227th in college basketball) while giving up 76.9 per outing (309th in college basketball). They have a -75 scoring differential and have been outscored by 3.9 points per game.
• Texas Southern falls short in the rebound battle by an average of 3.9 boards. It records 31.7 rebounds per game (228th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 35.6.
• Texas Southern knocks down 6.8 three-pointers per game (275th in college basketball) while shooting 33.1% from beyond the arc (221st in college basketball). It is making 3.2 fewer threes than its opponents, who drain 10.0 per game at 35.6%.
• Texas Southern has committed 12.8 turnovers per game (302nd in college basketball), 1.1 fewer than the 13.9 it forces (41st in college basketball).

Rep your favorite players with officially licensed gear. Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, hats, and much more.

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.