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Southern vs Alabama State Prediction 2/10/25 College Basketball Picks
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Alabama State (9-14) vs Southern (15-8)
February 10, 2025 at 07:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Alabama State +3 — Over/Under: 141.5
The Southern Jaguars and Alabama State Hornets meet Monday in college basketball action at the Dunn-Oliver Acadome. Here’s a Southern vs Alabama State Prediction. This article will include a Southern vs Alabama State Pick.
Southern Jaguars Betting PreviewÂ
The Southern Jaguars beat Jackson State and Alabama A&M, and they play Prairie View A&M, Texas Southern, and Grambling next. The Southern Jaguars are averaging 76.5 points on 44.3 percent shooting and allowing 69.4 points on 42.5 percent shooting. Michael Jacobs is averaging 10.1 points and 2.6 rebounds, while Jordan Johnson is averaging 9.5 points and 2.3 rebounds. Tidjiane Dioumassi is dishing 5 assists and Derrick Tezeno is grabbing 4.6 rebounds. The Southern Jaguars are shooting 31.7 percent from beyond the arc and 66.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Southern Jaguars are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.4 rebounds per game.
Alabama State Hornets Betting PreviewÂ
The Alabama State Hornets beat Florida A&M, lost to Grambling, and they play Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Miss Valley State, and Florida A&M next. The Alabama State Hornets are averaging 74.2 points on 40.8 percent shooting and allowing 76.8 points on 44.9 percent shooting. Amarr Knox is averaging 15 points and 1.8 rebounds, while CJ Hines is averaging 14.6 points and 3.1 rebounds. TJ Madlock is the third double-digit scorer and Micah Simpson is grabbing 1.7 rebounds. The Alabama State Hornets are shooting 32.8 percent from beyond the arc and 67.6 percent from the free throw line. The Alabama State Hornets are allowing 34.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31 rebounds per game.
Why the Alabama State Hornets will win
- Southern has lost seven of its last eight night games at Dunn-Oliver Acadome against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Alabama State has won seven of its last eight night games against Southern at Dunn-Oliver Acadome.
Why the Southern Jaguars will win
- Southern has won each of its last 10 games against the Southwestern Athletic Conference.
- Alabama State has lost six of its last eight night games against Conference opponents.
- Alabama State has lost the first half in seven of its last nine night games against Conference opponents at Dunn-Oliver Acadome.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the last nine night games between Southern and Alabama State have produced a total of 141 or fewer points.
- Six of Southern’s last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Dunn-Oliver Acadome have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Alabama State ranks T11th among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (9.4).
- Alabama State ranks 18th among Division 1 teams for field goal attempts per game this season (63.7).
- Southern ranks 34th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (22.9).
- Southern ranks 34th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (54.1).
Southern vs Alabama State Injury Report
Neither Southern nor Alabama State have a player listed on its injury report.
Southern vs Alabama State Prediction
Southern has won each of its last 10 games and looks like a team that could represent the SWAC in the NCAA Tournament. Alabama State continues to see mixed results, has issues stepping up in competition, and has failed to cover each of its last nine games. Alabama State hasn’t covered a game since January 4. Alabama State is now 6-14-2 ATS on the season. We’re in the business of cashing tickets, and Alabama State is one of the worst at it in college basketball. You could argue this line should be steeper. I’ll ride the hot hand of Southern while fading Alabama State. Give me Southern in a comfortable road win.
