Alabama State vs Alcorn State Prediction 3/9/26 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate an Alabama State vs Alcorn State prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, March 9th at the Gateway Center in College Park, Georgia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Alabama State Hornets Betting Preview

The Alabama State Hornets are 10-21 (7-11) this season after they lost to Grambling by a score of 65-63 in their last game. Alabama State led 36-27 at halftime, but they were outscored 38-27 in the second half for the loss. The Hornets shot 37% from the field, 22% on three pointers, and 65% on free throws in the game. Micah Simpson led Alabama State with 15 points and four rebounds, while Tyler Mason added eight points and four rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Alabama State lost to Southern by a score of 71-64, but did beat Alabama A&M by a score of 89-88 before that. The Hornets have scored 73.4 points per game with 36.1 rebounds and 12.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 77.3 points against per game this season. Asjon Anderson is averaging 14.5 points and 3.3 assists per game, while Micah Simpson is averaging 13.9 points and 3.8 rebounds per game for the Hornets. Alabama State is shooting 41.9% from the field, 69.6% on free throws, and 32.3% on three pointers this season. 

Alcorn State Braves Betting Preview

The Alcorn State Braves are 8-22 (7-11) this year after they lost to Arkansas-Pine Bluff by a score of 83-48 in their last game. Alcorn State trailed 37-19 at halftime and they allowed 46 points in the second half in the blowout loss. The Braves shot 32% from the field, 13% on three pointers, and 59% on free throws in the game. Tycen McDaniels led Alcorn State with 16 points and nine rebounds, while Omari Hamilton added nine points and 11 rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Alcorn State defeated Mississippi Valley State by a score of 67-64, but did lose to Prairie View by a score of 72-51 before that. The Braves have scored 66.9 points per game with 29.8 rebounds and 11.2 assists per game, while they have allowed 81.2 points against per game this season. Tycen McDaniels is averaging 11.9 points and 5.8 rebounds per game, while Shane Lancaster is averaging 11.3 points and 2.2 assists per game for the Braves. Alcorn State is shooting 42.2% from the field, 70.7% on free throws, and 33.7% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Alabama State Hornets will win

• Alcorn State has lost each of its last six Conference Tournament day games.
• Alabama State has won each of its last three Conference Tournament games.
• Alabama State has won the first half in each of its last three games.

Why the Alcorn State Braves will win

• Alcorn State has won eight of its last 10 games against Alabama State.
• Alabama State has lost four of its last five games.
• Alcorn State has won the first half in eight of its last nine games against Alabama State.

Total Points Facts

• Nine of Alcorn State’s last 10 games against Conference opponents at neutral venues have produced a total of 140 or fewer points.
• Six of Alabama State’s last seven games against Conference opponents at neutral venues have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Alabama State ranks 38th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (13.9).
• Alabama State ranks T39th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (8.3).
• Alcorn State ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (50.2%).
• Alcorn State ranks 361st among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (44.8%).

Alabama State vs Alcorn State Prediction 

Alabama State comes into this matchup after losing four of their last five games and they have scored 64 points or fewer in three of their last four. The Hornets are shooting 42% from the field, but they have been more competitive in their last three games. Alcorn State has lost three of their last four games and they have allowed 83+ in two of their last four. The Braves are shooting 42% from the field and they have scored 67 points or fewer in three straight. I don’t trust either team shooting the basketball in this game, so I am going with the under here.