Alcorn State vs. Florida A&M Predictions & Picks: Spread, Total – January 25

Published 12:48 am Saturday, January 25, 2025

Saturday’s game at Davey L. Whitney Complex has the Alcorn State Braves (3-15, 3-2 SWAC) squaring off against the Florida A&M Rattlers (5-11, 2-3 SWAC) at 4:00 PM (on January 25). Our computer prediction projects a 74-69 win for Alcorn State, who is a small favorite based on our model.

According to our computer prediction, Florida A&M should cover the point spread, which currently sits at 5.5. The two sides are projected to eclipse the 138.5 total.

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Alcorn State vs. Florida A&M Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Saturday, January 25, 2025
  • Time: 4:00 PM ET
  • TV: SWAC Digital Network
  • Where: Lorman, Mississippi
  • Venue: Davey L. Whitney Complex
  • Line: Alcorn State -5.5
  • Point total: 138.5
  • Moneyline (to win): Alcorn State -235, Florida A&M +186

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Alcorn State vs. Florida A&M Score Prediction

  • Prediction:
    Alcorn State 74, Florida A&M 69

Spread & Total Prediction for Alcorn State vs. Florida A&M

  • Pick ATS: Florida A&M (+5.5)
  • Pick OU: Over (138.5)

Alcorn State has compiled a 10-7-0 record against the spread this season, while Florida A&M is 9-5-0. The Braves have an 8-9-0 record going over the point total, while games involving the Rattlers have a record of 7-7-0 when it comes to hitting the over. The teams score 132.7 points per game combined, 5.8 fewer than this matchup’s total. Alcorn State is 7-3 against the spread and 3-7 overall in its past 10 contests, while Florida A&M has gone 6-4 against the spread and 3-7 overall.

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Alcorn State Performance Insights

  • The Braves have a -290 scoring differential, falling short by 16.1 points per game. They’re putting up 61.6 points per game to rank 361st in college basketball and are giving up 77.7 per contest to rank 318th in college basketball.
  • Alcorn State loses the rebound battle by an average of 1.6 boards. It is recording 31.1 rebounds per game (263rd in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 32.7 per outing.
  • Alcorn State knocks down 5.8 three-pointers per game (346th in college basketball) at a 32.2% rate (269th in college basketball), compared to the 9.9 per outing its opponents make while shooting 34.8% from beyond the arc.
  • The Braves put up 79.5 points per 100 possessions (361st in college basketball), while giving up 100.3 points per 100 possessions (342nd in college basketball).
  • Alcorn State has committed 2.7 more turnovers per game than its opponents, averaging 13.8 (338th in college basketball action) while forcing 11.1 (236th in college basketball).

Florida A&M Performance Insights

  • The Rattlers have a -135 scoring differential, falling short by 8.5 points per game. They’re putting up 71.1 points per game, 268th in college basketball, and are giving up 79.6 per outing to rank 339th in college basketball.
  • Florida A&M grabs 30.5 rebounds per game (296th in college basketball) while allowing 35.4 per outing to opponents. It is outrebounded by 4.9 boards per game.
  • Florida A&M hits 9.2 three-pointers per game (62nd in college basketball), while its opponents have made 8.4 on average.
  • Florida A&M has lost the turnover battle on average this season, committing 14.2 per game (343rd in college basketball) while forcing 11.2 (228th in college basketball).

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