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Bethune-Cookman vs Alabama A&M Prediction 2/22/25 College Basketball Picks

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Alabama A&M (9-17) vs Bethune-Cookman (11-15)

February 22, 2025 at 05:00 PM EST

The Line: Betting Odds: Alabama A&M +2.5 — Over/Under: 150.5

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The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats are visiting the Alabama A&M Bulldogs on Saturday, February 22nd at the Alabama A&M Events Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Bethune-Cookman Wildcats vs Alabama A&M Bulldogs Prediction. We will examine:

The Alabama A&M Bulldogs’ recent form and player performance

The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Alabama A&M Bulldogs

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats

Recent betting trends in games played between the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats and Alabama A&M Bulldogs

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats vs Alabama A&M Bulldogs game

Alabama A&M Bulldogs Preview

The Alabama A&M Bulldogs have a 9-16 record this season and are sitting in 9th place in the SWAC. Alabama A&M is coming off a 75-61 win over Arkansas Pine Bluff. The Bulldogs are 7-15 against the spread, and 14-8 in over/under while having a 7-8 home record.

Offensively, Alabama A&M is averaging 76.2 points per game, which ranks 122nd in the nation. Defensively, they allow 80.1 points per game (348th). The Bulldogs shoot 41.2% from the field (338th) and 31.9% from beyond the arc (295th). The Bulldogs shoot 66.5% from the free-throw line (333rd) and are grabbing 38.3 rebounds per game (45th).

Anthony Bryant leads Alabama A&M in scoring this season, with an average of 14.8 points and 4.4 rebounds, while Chad Moodie adds 11.4 points and a team-high 6 rebounds per game.

Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Preview

The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats have an 11-15 record this season and are sitting in 4th place in the SWAC. Bethune-Cookman is coming off a 71-84 loss to Jackson State. The Wildcats are 13-12-1 against the spread, and 14-12 in over/under while having a 5-12 road record.

Offensively, Bethune-Cookman is averaging 68.6 points per game, which ranks 308th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 73.2 points per game (229th). The Wildcats shoot 43% from the field (276th) and 31.4% from beyond the arc (309th). The Wildcats shoot 69.3% from the free-throw line (267th) and are grabbing 34.8 rebounds per game (212th).

Brayon Freeman leads Bethune-Cookman in scoring with an average of 16.3 points and 3 rebounds, while Tre Thomas adds 16.2 points and 3.7 rebounds per game.

Why the Alabama A&M Bulldogs will win

  • The home team has won each of the last five games between Bethune-Cookman and Alabama A&M.
  • Bethune-Cookman has lost six of its last eight day games.
  • Alabama A&M has won the first half in seven of its last eight home games against the Southwestern Athletic Conference.

Why the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats will win

  • Alabama A&M has lost eight of its last nine day games.
  • The road team has won each of Alabama A&M’s last four games.
  • The road team has won the first half in each of Bethune-Cookman’s last three games.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of Bethune-Cookman’s last five games against Conference opponents has produced a total of 152+ points.
  • Sixteen of Alabama A&M’s last 19 day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

  • Alabama A&M ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (28.4).
  • Alabama A&M ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (19.3).

Bethune-Cookman Wildcats vs Alabama A&M Bulldogs Prediction

Alabama A&M is 4-3 in their 7 meetings against Bethune-Cookman, and are 5-2 against the spread. Over is 4-2 in their 6 meetings, and in their previous meeting earlier this season, Bethune-Cookman won 89-75 at home, covering the spread, as the game went over the point total. 

In this Bethune-Cookman Wildcats vs Alabama A&M Bulldogs Prediction, Bethune-Cookman is coming as a -2.5 road favorites. Both teams have similar records this season, and while Bethune-Cookman is ineffective on the road, Alabama A&M is also below average at home. Both teams are coming in poor form in this matchup, but have been playing some higher-scoring games lately, as they are 11-3 to the over in their last 14 games combined. Their previous meeting this season had 164 total points, so expect another high-scoring affair today. Take the over.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Over 150.5

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