Alcorn State vs Bethune-Cookman Prediction 3/13/25 College Basketball Picks

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 the 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 finished the regular season with a 16-15 record and were placed 3rd in the SWAC. Bethune-Cookman is coming off a 76-75 win over Florida A&M. The Wildcats are 17-13-1 against the spread and 16-15 in over/under.

Offensively, Bethune-Cookman is averaging 69.2 points per game, which ranks 303rd in the nation. Defensively, they allow 72.6 points per game (205th). The Wildcats shoot 43.5% from the field (249th) and 32.2% from beyond the arc (282nd). The Wildcats shoot 69.3% from the free-throw line (278th) and are grabbing 35.4 rebounds per game (172nd).

Tre Thomas leads Bethune-Cookman in scoring with an average of 16.5 points and 3.5 rebounds, while Brayon Freeman adds 16.4 points and 2.9 rebounds per game.

Alcorn State Braves Preview

The Alcorn State Braves finished the regular season with an 11-20 record and were placed 6th in the SWAC. Alcorn State is coming off a 65-63 win over Arkansas Pine Bluff. The Braves are 18-11-1 against the spread and 12-17-1 in over/under. 

Offensively, Alcorn State is averaging just 65.2 points per game, which is just 353rd in the nation. Defensively, they allow 72.2 points per game (196th). The Braves shoot 41.2% from the field (341st) and 32% from beyond the arc (297th). The Braves shoot 71.6% from the free-throw line (204th) and are grabbing 33.8 rebounds per game (268th).

Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt leads Alcorn State in scoring with an average of 11.2 points and a team-high 2.9 assists per game, while Marcus Tankersley adds 10.5 points per game.

Why the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats will win

• Bethune-Cookman has won each of its last five games.
• Alcorn State has lost 20 of its last 25 games played at neutral venues.
• Alcorn State has lost the first half in six of its last seven Conference Tournament night games.

Why the Alcorn State Braves will win

• Bethune-Cookman has lost 12 of its last 13 night games played at neutral venues.
• Alcorn State has won each of its last six games against Bethune-Cookman.
• Bethune-Cookman has lost the first half in 12 of its last 14 Conference Tournament games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Bethune-Cookman's last eight night games against the Southwestern Athletic Conference have produced a total of 138+ points.
• Each of Alcorn State's last four night games at a neutral venue has produced a total of 133 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Bethune-Cookman ranks 39th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (30.9%).
• Alcorn State ranks 358th among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (10.3).
• Alcorn State ranks 358th among Division 1 teams for assist-to-turnover ratio this season (0.78).

Alcorn State Braves vs Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Prediction

Alcorn State is 6-0 in their last 6 meetings against Bethune-Cookman, and are 4-0 against the spread in their last 4 meetings. Under is 3-1 in their last 4 meetings, and Alcorn State has won both meetings against Bethune-Cookman this season. At home by 70-61 and on the road by 78-74, covering the spread in both.  

In this Alcorn State Braves vs Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Prediction, Bethune-Cookman is coming as -2.5-point favorites. Bethune-Cookman is rightfully favored, as they have a better record this season, and have 7 wins away from home, while Alcorn State has 5. Both teams have been in very good form lately, as Bethune-Cookman is 8-2 in their last 10 games, and Alcorn State is 7-3 in their last 10. But the Wildcats have been much better against the spread, going for 4-1 in their last 5 games, while the Braves are 1-5 in their last 6. This is the perfect opportunity for Bethune-Cookman to exact revenge for the two regular season losses by Alcorn State, and I expect them to win and cover the small spread in this SWAC quarterfinal.