Bethune-Cookman vs. Alcorn State Predictions & Picks: Spread, Total – February 15

Published 12:49 am Saturday, February 15, 2025

Saturday’s contest at Moore Gymnasium has the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (11-13, 8-3 SWAC) taking on the Alcorn State Braves (7-17, 7-4 SWAC) at 5:30 PM (on February 15). Our computer prediction projects a 72-67 victory for Bethune-Cookman, who is a small favorite based on our model.

Based on our computer prediction, Alcorn State is a good bet to cover the spread, which is currently listed at 5.5. The two sides are projected to exceed the 134.5 total.

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Bethune-Cookman vs. Alcorn State Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Saturday, February 15, 2025
  • Time: 5:30 PM ET
  • TV: SWAC Digital Network
  • Where: Daytona Beach, Florida
  • Venue: Moore Gymnasium
  • Line: Bethune-Cookman -5.5
  • Point total: 134.5
  • Moneyline (to win): Bethune-Cookman -245, Alcorn State +194

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Bethune-Cookman vs. Alcorn State Score Prediction

  • Prediction:
    Bethune-Cookman 72, Alcorn State 67

Spread & Total Prediction for Bethune-Cookman vs. Alcorn State

  • Pick ATS: Alcorn State (+5.5)
  • Pick OU: Over (134.5)

Bethune-Cookman has a 13-11-0 record against the spread this season compared to Alcorn State, who is 15-8-0 ATS. In terms of going over the point total, games involving the Wildcats are 12-12-0 and the Braves are 9-14-0. The teams score 132.3 points per game combined, 2.2 less than this matchup’s total. Bethune-Cookman has a 5-5 record against the spread while going 7-3 overall in the last 10 games. Alcorn State has gone 8-2 against the spread and 7-3 overall in its last 10 contests.

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Bethune-Cookman Performance Insights

  • The Wildcats average 68.3 points per game (312th in college basketball) while allowing 72.5 per outing (207th in college basketball). They have a -102 scoring differential overall and have been outscored by 4.2 points per game.
  • The 32.5 rebounds per game Bethune-Cookman averages rank 157th in the nation. Its opponents grab 33.2 per outing.
  • Bethune-Cookman knocks down 1.5 fewer threes per game than the opposition, 6.0 (336th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.5.
  • The Wildcats rank 343rd in college basketball by averaging 87.4 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 176th in college basketball, allowing 92.8 points per 100 possessions.
  • Bethune-Cookman forces 11.4 turnovers per game (194th in college basketball) while committing 12.4 (283rd in college basketball play).

Alcorn State Performance Insights

  • The Braves’ -214 scoring differential (being outscored by 9.0 points per game) is a result of putting up 64.0 points per game (356th in college basketball) while giving up 73.0 per contest (226th in college basketball).
  • Alcorn State grabs 31.3 rebounds per game (232nd in college basketball), compared to the 31.5 of its opponents.
  • Alcorn State knocks down 6.1 three-pointers per game (331st in college basketball) at a 33.4% rate (211th in college basketball), compared to the 8.9 per contest its opponents make, shooting 33.1% from deep.
  • Alcorn State has typically lost the turnover battle this season, committing 13.2 per game (327th in college basketball) while forcing 11.6 (169th in college basketball).

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