| MATCHUP | Alabama State Hornets | Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golde Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 4-11 | 5-10 |
| Where | H.O. Clemmons Arena, Pine Bluff, AR | |
| When | Monday, January 5, 2026 | |
| Time | 06:30 PM EST | |
The Alabama State Hornets and Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions meet Monday in the college basketball action at the H.O. Clemmons Arena. Here’s a Alabama State vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff Prediction. This article will include a Alabama State vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff Pick.
Alabama State Hornets Betting Preview
The Alabama State Hornets beat Miss Valley State, lost to Mississippi State, and they play Jackson State next. Alabama State has lost 9 of its last 11 games.
The Alabama State Hornets are averaging 81.2 points on 42.5 percent shooting and allowing 89 points on 47.8 percent shooting. Asjon Anderson is averaging 17.9 points and 2.6 rebounds, while Micah Simpson is averaging 15.7 points and 3.1 rebounds. Tyler Byrd is dishing 1.4 assists and Trey Miller is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Alabama State Hornets are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 69.4 percent from the free throw line. The Alabama State Hornets are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.1 rebounds per game.
Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions Betting Preview
The Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions lost to Tulsa, beat Alabama A&M, and they play Texas Southern next. Arkansas-Pine Bluff has won 3 straight games.
The Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions are averaging 86.2 points on 44.4 percent shooting and allowing 96.9 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Jaquan Scott is averaging 17.5 points and 7.4 rebounds, while Quion Williams is averaging 17.4 points and 7.4 rebounds. Milhan Charles is the third double-digit scorer and Trevon Payton is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions are shooting 32.8 percent from beyond the arc and 77.6 percent from the free throw line. The Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions are allowing 36.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions will win
- Alabama State has lost each of its last six night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- The home team has won each of Arkansas-Pine Bluff’s last five games.
- The home team has won the first half in three of Arkansas-Pine Bluff’s last four games.
Why the Alabama State Hornets will win
- Arkansas-Pine Bluff has lost each of its last 11 Monday games against the Southwestern Athletic Conference.
- Alabama State has won each of its last seven games against the Southwestern Athletic Conference.
- Arkansas-Pine Bluff has lost the first half in four of its last five home games against the Southwestern Athletic Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Alabama State’s last 20 games against the Southwestern Athletic Conference Conference have produced a total of 163 or fewer points.
- Twenty-two of Arkansas-Pine Bluff’s last 23 home night games against the Southwestern Athletic Conference have produced a total of 160 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Arkansas-Pine Bluff ranks 360th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (20.6).
- Arkansas-Pine Bluff ranks 358th among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (18.1).
Alabama State vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff Prediction
Alabama State is probably the more talented team and has been on the road all year, so this is a battle tested group. Alabama State played Memphis, gave New Mexico a scare, and upset IUPUI. However, Arkansas-Pine Bluff has stepped up well in competition lately, upsetting Alabama A&M and UIC. APB is also undefeated at home. Arkansas-Pine Bluff doesn’t play much defense, so I can understand the line being what it is, but I don’t believe there’s much of a gap between these squads. I’ll grab the free bucket.