Alcorn State vs Bethune-Cookman Prediction 2/15/25 College Basketball Picks

The Alcorn State Braves are visiting the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats on Saturday, February 15th at the Moore Gymnasium. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Alcorn State Braves vs Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Prediction. We will examine:

The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats’ recent form and player performance

The Alcorn State Braves’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Alcorn State Braves

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

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Alcorn State Braves vs Bethune-Cookman Wildcats game

Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Preview

The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats have an 11-13 record this season and are sitting in third place in the SWAC. Bethune-Cookman is coming off an 80-77 win over Texas State. The Wildcats are 13-10-1 against the spread and 12-12 in over/under while having a 5-0 home record.

Offensively, Bethune-Cookman is averaging 68.3 points per game, which ranks 310th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 72.5 points per game (210th). The Wildcats shoot 42.6% from the field (297th) and 31.3% from beyond the arc (313th). The Wildcats shoot 68.4% from the free-throw line (293rd) and are grabbing 35.3 rebounds per game (190th).

Brayon Freeman leads Bethune-Cookman in scoring with an average of 16.3 points and 3 rebounds, while Tre Thomas adds 15.6 points and 3.8 rebounds per game.

Alcorn State Braves Preview

The Alcorn State Braves have a 7-17 record this season and are sitting in 6th place in the SWAC. Alcorn State is coming off an 86-39 win over Mississippi Valley State. The Braves are 16-6-1 against the spread, and 9-14 in over/under, while having a 2-15 road record. 

Offensively, Alcorn State is averaging just 64 points per game, which is just 335th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 73 points per game (222nd). The Braves shoot 39.7% from the field which is just 360th in the whole nation and 33.6% from beyond the arc (216th). The Braves shoot 71.6% from the free-throw line (190th) and are grabbing 34.5 rebounds per game (239th).

Keionte Cornellius leads Alcorn State in scoring with an average of 10.6 points, while Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt adds 10.2 points and a team-high 2.8 assists per game.

Why the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats will win

• Bethune-Cookman has won each of its last nine games at Moore Gymnasium.
• Alcorn State has lost 15 of its last 17 road games.
• Bethune-Cookman has won the first half in eight of its last nine games at Moore Gymnasium against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Alcorn State Braves will win

• Alcorn State has won each of its last 10 road night games against the Southwestern Athletic Conference.
• Alcorn State has won the first half in each of its last seven games against the Southwestern Athletic Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Eleven of Bethune-Cookman’s last 12 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Moore Gymnasium have produced a total of 137+ points.
• Four of Alcorn State’s last five night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 132 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Alcorn State ranks 361st among Division 1 teams for effective field goal percentage this season (45.0%).
• Alcorn State ranks 360th among Division 1 teams for assist-to-turnover ratio this season (0.73).

Alcorn State Braves vs Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Prediction

Alcorn State has won their last five meetings against Bethune-Cookman, but both teams are 3-3-1 against the spread in their last 7 meetings. Under is 3-0 in their last 3 meetings, and in their most recent meeting earlier this season, Alcorn State won 70-61 at home, covering the spread, as the game went under the point total.

In this Alcorn State Braves vs Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Prediction, Bethune-Cookman is coming as -5.5 home favorites. Bethune-Cookman is rightfully favored, as they have a better record this season, and have been undefeated at home, while Alcorn State has been terrible on the road. Both teams are coming in very good form, so I’m not picking a side, but both teams have been terrible offensively this season, ranking in the bottom 50 of the nation in points scored, with 132.3 points per game combined. Their previous meeting this season was also a low-scoring one, and I expect more of the same today. Take the under.