Florida A&M vs Alcorn State Prediction 2/17/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Florida A&M vs Alcorn State Prediction for this college basketball game on Monday,  February 17th, at the Teaching Gym. Let’s take a look at an Alcorn State Braves vs Florida A&M Rattlers Pick. 

Does Alcorn State Have Confidence? 

Alcorn State should have some sort of confidence heading into this game after their big win in the last game against Bethune-Cookman on the road. Alcorn State scored 78 points, and that was enough for the four-point victory. Jaylke Gaines-Wyatt had a strong game putting up 24 points, three assists, and two rebounds. Marcus Tankersley also put up 23 points, two rebounds, and two assists. Two games ago against Mississippi Valley State, Alcorn State scored 86 points while the defense gave up 39 points. 

Alcorn State currently sits with an 8-17 record overall but they have gone 8-4 during conference play. Alcorn State is averaging 64.6 points while their defense is giving up 73 points per game. The offense ranked 352nd in the league while the defense is ranked 228th. Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt has been the top player averaging 10.8 points while shooting 36.1 percent from the field and 38.9 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Can Florida A&M pick up Another Win?

Florida A&M faced off against Jackson State in the last game and they sure looked impressive. Florida A&M scored 76 points, and that was enough for a five-point victory. At halftime, they were up 40-29, and although they weren’t as dominant in the second half, they still ended up picking up the five-point victory. Sterling Young had a strong game putting up 28 points, two assists, and one rebound. Two games ago against Prairie View A&M, they secured a 78-67 victory. 

Florida A&M sits with an 11-12 record overall and they have gone 8-4 against the spread. They are averaging 72 points while their defense is giving up 76 points per game. The offense is ranked 245th in the league while the defense is ranked 294th. In this game, they are going to need the defense to be strong. If the defense struggles, that is bad news for their chances. Sterling Young is averaging 16 points while shooting 43.8 percent from the field. 

Why Florida A&M Will Beat Alcorn State

• Florida A&M has won eight of its last nine games against the Southwestern Athletic Conference.
• Alcorn State has lost 14 of its last 17 road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Thirteen of Florida A&M’s last 14 Monday home games against the Southwestern Athletic Conference have produced a total of 136 or fewer points.
• Six of Alcorn State’s last eight road games have produced a total of 143+ points.

Florida A&M vs Alcorn State Prediction

Give me Florida A&M in this game to find success. Alcorn State’s offense has been a problem this season, and they are averaging only 64.6 points per game. Florida A&M is averaging 72 points per game, and they are going to have no issue getting the offense out to a fast start here. Alcorn State’s offense is going to have no answer here, and it’s going to be Florida A&M that ends up covering the spread here.