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Bethune-Cookman vs Alcorn State Prediction 1/27/25 College Basketball Picks

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Alcorn State (3-16) vs Bethune-Cookman (7-12)

January 27, 2025 at 06:00 PM EST

The Line: Betting Odds: Alcorn State +2.5 — Over/Under: 132.5

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In this article, we will formulate a Bethune Cookman vs Alcorn State Prediction for this college basketball game on Monday,  January 27th, at the Davey Whitney Complex. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Wildcats’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Braves’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Bethune-Cookman

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Alcorn State

-Recent betting trends in games played between Bethune-Cookman and Alcorn State

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

Alcorn State Fell Just Short

Alcorn State in the last game faced off against Florida A&M and they scored 64 points, but the defense gave up 65 points and that led to the defeat. At halftime they were up 37-25, but in the second half they struggled and that led to the defeat. Davian Williams put up 15 points. Djah Binet put up 13 points, six rebounds, and one assist. Two games ago against Prairie View A&M they were able to secure the 78-70. 

Alcorn State comes into this game with a 3-16 record overall but they have gone 11-6-1 against the spread. The over has hit in eight of the 18 games so far this season. Alcorn State is averaging 61.7 points while their defense is giving up 77.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 361st in the league while the defense is ranked 313th. Keionte Cornelius is averaging 10.5 points while shooting 36.7 percent from the field. 

Bethune Cookman Looks to Bounce Back

Bethune Cookman faced off against Jackson State in the last game and they scored 81 points, but the defense gave up 86 points and that led to the defeat. Trey Thomas Jr had a strong game putting up 20 points, three assists, and two rebounds. Daniel Rouzarn had a strong game putting up 18 points, nine rebounds, and two assists. In this game, they are going to need the defense to be a whole lot better.

Bethune-Cookman comes into this game with a 7-12 record overall and they have gone 10-8-1 against the spread. The Wildcats are averaging 66.2 points while their defense is giving up 72.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 340th in the league while the defense is ranked 210th. Brayon Freeman has been the top player this season averaging 16.2 points while shooting 42.2 percent from the field and 30.3 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Why Bethune-Cookman Will Beat Alcorn State

  • Alcorn State has lost seven of its last eight night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
  • Bethune-Cookman has won four of its last five night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
  • Bethune-Cookman has won the first half in four of its last five night games against the Southwestern Athletic Conference.

Bethune Cookman vs Alcorn State Prediction

Both teams have had issues winning games, but this game is going to be all about the offense. Even on the road, they are the better offensive team, and they are going to have no issue getting out to a fast start. Alcorn State’s defense is giving up 77.1 points per game and thier defense is going to be awful here. Bethune Cookman will run up the score and they will cover the spread. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Bethune Cookman -2.5

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