Alabama State vs Cincinnati Prediction 12/17/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate an Alabama State vs Cincinnati prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, December 17th at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Alabama State Hornets Betting Preview

The Alabama State Hornets are 3-7 this season after they lost to Missouri by a score of 85-77 in their last game. Alabama State trailed 52-39 at halftime, but did win the second half 38-33 in the loss. The Hornets shot 47% from the field, 50% on three pointers, and 67% on free throws in the game. Asjon Anderson led Alabama State with 23 points and three rebounds, while Damarien Yates added 13 points and two assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Alabama State lost to UT Martin by a score of 74-64 and New Mexico by a score of 93-87. The Hornets have scored 79.2 points per game with 35.6 rebounds and 14.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 81.8 points against per game this season. Asjon Anderson is averaging 18.4 points and 4.2 assists per game, while Micah Simpson is averaging 16.2 points and 3.2 assists per game for the Hornets. Alabama State is shooting 45% from the field, 67.9% on free throws, and 37.4% on three pointers this season. 

Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Preview

The Cincinnati Bearcats are 6-4 this year after they lost to Georgia by a score of 84-65 in their last game. Cincinnati was tied at 37 at halftime, but they were outscored 47-28 in the second half in the loss. The Bearcats shot 35% from the field, 26% on three pointers, and 57% on free throws in the game. Jalen Celestine led Cincinnati with 13 points and one assist, while Moustapha Thiam added 11 points and nine rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Cincinnati lost to Xavier by a score of 79-74, but did beat Tarleton State by a score of 76-58 before that. The Bearcats have scored 74.3 points per game with 39.6 rebounds and 17.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 67.0 points against per game this season. Day Day Thomas is averaging 13.3 points and 4.2 assists per game, while Baba Miller is averaging 13.3 points and 10.6 rebounds per game for the Bearcats. Cincinnati is shooting 41.7% from the field, 62.5% on free throws, and 31.4% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Cincinnati Bearcats will win

• Cincinnati has won 30 of its last 31 night games against non-Conference opponents at Fifth Third Arena.
• Alabama State has lost each of its last five road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Alabama State Hornets will win

• Cincinnati has lost three of its last four games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Alabama State’s last six night games have produced a total of 151+ points.
• Five of Cincinnati’s last six games at Fifth Third Arena have produced a total of 138 or fewer points.

Alabama State vs Cincinnati Prediction 

Cincinnati comes into this matchup after losing three of their last four games, including a bad loss to EMU at home. The Bearcats are shooting 42% from the field this year and they have allowed 79+ in two straight. Alabama State is 1-6 on the road and they have allowed at least 80 points in four of their last five, but did compete very well with Missouri last time out. We have seen this Hornets team play much more competitively in recent games, so give me Alabama State and the points here.

David Racey's Pick: Alabama State +21.5