Arkansas-Pine Bluff vs Alabama State Prediction College Basketball Picks 1/6/25

In this article, we will formulate an Arkansas Pine Bluff vs Alabama State Prediction for this college basketball game on Monday, January 6th, at the Dunn Oliver Academy. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Golden Lions’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Hornets’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Arkansas Pine Bluff

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Alabama State

-Recent betting trends in games played between Arkansas Pine Bluff and Alabama State

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Golden Lions and Hornets. 

Another Loss for Arkansas Pine Bluff 

It has been a long start to the season and they are coming off another loss in the last game. Arkansas Pine Bluff scored 79 points against Alabama A&M but the defense gave up 89 points and that led to the defeat. Doctor Bradley had a strong game putting up 30 points and eight rebounds. There were three different players that put up at least 11 points, but the defense just didn’t make enough stops. Two games ago Ecclesia scored 61 points against them, but the Golden Lions scored 120 points on the way to the win. There were seven different players that put up at least 10 points. 

Arkansas Pine Bluff on the season is averaging 75 points while their defense is giving up 92.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 196th in the league while the defense is ranked 364th. They are averaging 60.07 field goal attempts per game which is 144th in the league. Guard Christian Moore is averaging 11.2 points while shooting 61.1 percent from the field. Dante Sawyer is also good and he’s averaging 10.9 points per game. In this one, the defense is going to need to be good. 

Can Alabama State Build on the Last Game?

Alabama State has not found a whole lot of success this season, but they hope they can build on the last game. Alabama State scored 84 points against Mississippi Valley State in the last game and it was a dominant victory. Alabama State scored 84 points and they ended up cruising to a 29-point victory. Micah Octave had a strong game putting up 14 points, nine rebounds, and one assist. CJ Hines had a strong game putting up 14 points, six assists, and three rebounds. Two games ago against Missouri, Alabama State scored 65 points, but the defense gave up 82 points and that led to the defeat. 

Alabama State is averaging 76.9 points while their defense is giving up 79.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 145th in the league while the defense is ranked 340th. This a team that likes to push the pace and they are averaging 64.4 field goal attempts per game which is 26th in the league. Guard CJ Hines is having a huge season and he’s averaging 14.7 points while shooting 43.9 percent from the field and 36.9 percent from behind the three-point line. Alabama State will face Jackson State, Alcorn State, Alabama A&M, and Prairie View A&M following this one.

Why Alabama State Will Beat Arkansas Pine Bluff

• Arkansas-Pine Bluff has lost each of its last 13 road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• The home team has won 19 of Arkansas-Pine Bluff’s last 20 games.
• Arkansas-Pine Bluff has lost the first half in nine of its last 10 road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Arkansas Pine Bluff vs Alabama State Prediction

Alabama State put on a show in the last game and it’s going to be no different in this game. Alabama State put up 84 points in the last game against Mississippi Valley State, and they are going to cruise. The Golden Lions defense is giving up 92.6 points per game and that type of defense is going to be a problem again here. Arkansas Pine Bluff is going to have no answer, and Alabama State will cruise here. Back Alabama State against the spread.