Saturday’s game features the Alcorn State Braves (5-17, 5-4 SWAC) and the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions (4-18, 1-8 SWAC) squaring off at Davey L. Whitney Complex in what is expected to be a one-sided matchup, with a projected 81-69 victory for heavily favored Alcorn State according to our computer prediction. Tipoff is at 4:00 PM ET on February 8.

Based on our computer prediction, Alcorn State projects to cover the 7.5-point spread in its matchup versus UAPB. The over/under is listed at 146.5, and the two sides are projected to hit the over.

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Alcorn State vs. UAPB Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025
• Time: 4:00 PM ET
• TV: SWAC Digital Network
• Where: Lorman, Mississippi
• Venue: Davey L. Whitney Complex
• Line: Alcorn State -7.5
• Point total: 146.5
• Moneyline (to win): Alcorn State -429, UAPB +320

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Alcorn State vs. UAPB Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Alcorn State 81, UAPB 69

Spread & Total Prediction for Alcorn State vs. UAPB

• Pick ATS: Alcorn State (-7.5)
• Pick OU: Over (146.5)

Alcorn State has put together a 13-8-0 record against the spread this season, while UAPB is 9-11-0. The Braves have a 9-12-0 record going over the point total, while games involving the Golden Lions have a record of 13-7-0 when it comes to hitting the over. The teams put up 136.7 points per game combined, 9.8 less than this matchup’s total. In the last 10 contests, Alcorn State has a 7-3 record against the spread while going 5-5 overall. UAPB has gone 4-6 against the spread and 1-9 overall in its last 10 matches.

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Alcorn State Performance Insights

• The Braves have a -280 scoring differential, falling short by 12.7 points per game. They’re putting up 62.4 points per game to rank 361st in college basketball and are allowing 75.1 per outing to rank 280th in college basketball.
• Alcorn State loses the rebound battle by an average of 1.3 boards. It is collecting 31 rebounds per game (257th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 32.3 per contest.
• Alcorn State knocks down 6 three-pointers per game (334th in college basketball), 3.2 fewer than its opponents (9.2). It is shooting 33.2% from beyond the arc (223rd in college basketball) while allowing opponents to shoot 33.7%.
• The Braves average 81.1 points per 100 possessions on offense (361st in college basketball), and allow 97.7 points per 100 possessions (307th in college basketball).
• Alcorn State has typically lost the turnover battle this season, committing 13.6 per game (336th in college basketball play) while forcing 11.3 (208th in college basketball).

UAPB Performance Insights

• The Golden Lions have a -301 scoring differential, falling short by 13.7 points per game. They’re putting up 74.3 points per game, 184th in college basketball, and are allowing 88 per contest to rank 364th in college basketball.
• The 30.8 rebounds per game UAPB accumulates rank 269th in the country, 4.8 fewer than the 35.6 its opponents pull down.
• UAPB knocks down 7.5 three-pointers per game (202nd in college basketball), 2.4 fewer than its opponents. It is shooting 32.4% from deep (268th in college basketball) and its opponents are shooting 35.7%.
• UAPB has committed 2.9 more turnovers than its opponents, averaging 14.6 (354th in college basketball) while forcing 11.7 (169th in college basketball).

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