Arkansas-Pine Bluff vs Alabama State Prediction Basketball Picks 1-8-24
Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions (5-9) vs Alabama State Hornets (6-8)
2024-01-08 20:30:00 EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions +3 -- Over/Under: 151.5
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The Alabama State Hornets and Arkansas Pine Bluff Golden Lions face off on Monday in a college basketball showdown at H.O. Clemmons Arena. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Alabama State vs Arkansas Pine Bluff prediction.
Alabama State Coming Off Win
Alabama State faced off against Mississippi Valley State in the last game and they scored only 54 points but the defense gave up only 51 points on the way to the three point victory. TJ Madlock had a strong game putting up 13 points and three rebounds. Alabama State on the season is averaging 71.6 points while their defense is giving up 72.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 265th in the league, and they are going to need the offense to run up the score here. TJ Madlock has been the top player for Alabama State averaging 15.5 points while shooting 56 percent from the field.
Arkansas Pine Bluff Coming Off Close Loss
Arkansas Pine Bluff faced off against Alabama A&M in the last game and they were competitive but they ended up losing 63-62. Lonnell Martin Jr had a strong game putting up 20 points, two assists, and one rebound. Arkansas Pine Bluff on the season is averaging 85.1 points while their defense is giving up 87.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 16th, but the defense at times has really let them down. In the last game though the offense wasn’t good enough and they are going to need the offense to be better here. Kylen Milton has been the top player on the season averaging 18.8 points while shooting 56 percent from the field.
Alabama State vs Arkansas Pine Bluff Betting Prediction
Arkansas Pine Bluff’s offense struggled in the last game and now they face off against an Alabama State defense that really stepped up in the last game. Look for Arkansas Pine Bluff’s offense to really struggle again in this game and that is going to be the difference here as this game is going to be a successful one for Alabama State. Back Alabama State to come away with a cover of the spread.
