Saturday’s contest between the Alabama State Hornets (6-11, 2-2 SWAC) and Alabama A&M Bulldogs (6-11, 2-2 SWAC) squaring off at Alabama A&M Events Center has a projected final score of 78-77 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of Alabama State, so expect a competitive matchup. The game will begin at 5:00 PM ET on January 18.

Based on our computer prediction, Alabama A&M projects to cover the 4.5-point spread in its matchup versus Alabama State. The over/under is listed at 151.5, and the two sides are projected to hit the over.

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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 a 6-9-0 record against the spread so far this season compared to Alabama A&M, who is 3-11-0 ATS. The Hornets are 8-7-0 and the Bulldogs are 9-5-0 in terms of going over the point total. The two teams score 153.1 points per game, 1.6 more points than this matchup’s total. In the past 10 contests, Alabama State has a 3-7 record against the spread while going 3-7 overall. Alabama A&M has gone 2-8 against the spread and 2-8 overall in its last 10 matches.

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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 allow 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 hits 9.7 three-pointers per game (44th in college basketball), 1.3 more than its opponents (8.4). It is shooting 34.2% from beyond the arc (164th in college basketball) while allowing opponents to shoot 35.7%.
• 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 committed 9.1 turnovers per game (11th in college basketball action), 2.7 fewer than the 11.8 it forces on average (189th in college basketball).

Alabama A&M Performance Insights

• The Bulldogs’ -82 scoring differential (being outscored by 4.8 points per game) is a result of putting up 76.4 points per game (147th in college basketball) while allowing 81.2 per outing (350th in college basketball).
• The 35 rebounds per game Alabama A&M accumulates rank 71st in college basketball. Their opponents pull down 34.4.
• Alabama A&M hits 8.2 three-pointers per game (137th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 8.8 on average.
• Alabama A&M and its opponents have been relatively even in the turnover battle. The Bulldogs commit 16.4 per game (362nd in college basketball) and force 15.6 (ninth in college basketball).

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