Saturday’s contest that pits the Texas Southern Tigers (5-11, 2-1 SWAC) against the Alcorn State Braves (2-14, 2-1 SWAC) at H&PE Arena has a projected final score of 74-70 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of Texas Southern, who is a slight favorite in this matchup according to our model. Tipoff is at 6:00 PM ET on January 18.

Based on our computer prediction, Alcorn State is a good bet to cover the point spread, which is currently listed at 7.5. The two teams are projected to eclipse the 138.5 over/under.

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Texas Southern vs. Alcorn State Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
• Time: 6:00 PM ET
• TV: SWAC Digital Network
• Where: Houston, Texas
• Venue: H&PE Arena
• Line: Texas Southern -7.5
• Point total: 138.5
• Moneyline (to win): Texas Southern -319, Alcorn State +245

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Texas Southern vs. Alcorn State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Texas Southern 74, Alcorn State 70

Spread & Total Prediction for Texas Southern vs. Alcorn State

• Pick ATS: Alcorn State (+7.5)
• Pick OU: Over (138.5)

Texas Southern has put together a 4-9-0 record against the spread this season, while Alcorn State is 9-6-0. A total of six out of the Tigers’ games this season have hit the over, and seven of the Braves’ games have gone over. The teams put up 133.3 points per game combined, 5.2 less than this matchup’s over/under. Texas Southern has a 3-7 record against the spread while going 2-8 overall over the past 10 games. Alcorn State has gone 7-3 against the spread and 2-8 overall in its last 10 contests.

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Texas Southern Performance Insights

• The Tigers average 72.4 points per game (243rd in college basketball) while allowing 78.4 per outing (327th in college basketball). They have a -96 scoring differential overall and have been outscored by 6.0 points per game.
• Texas Southern ranks 252nd in college basketball at 31.4 rebounds per game. That’s 3.8 fewer than the 35.2 its opponents average.
• Texas Southern makes 3.3 fewer threes per game than the opposition, 6.9 (259th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 10.2.
• The Tigers rank 336th in college basketball with 87.1 points scored per 100 possessions, and 252nd in college basketball defensively with 94.3 points conceded per 100 possessions.
• Texas Southern forces 13.6 turnovers per game (53rd in college basketball) while committing 12.8 (294th in college basketball play).

Alcorn State Performance Insights

• The Braves have been outscored by 18.0 points per game (posting 60.9 points per game, 361st in college basketball, while allowing 78.9 per contest, 331st in college basketball) and have a -289 scoring differential.
• Alcorn State is 296th in the country at 30.4 rebounds per game. That’s 3.4 fewer than the 33.8 its opponents average.
• Alcorn State knocks down 5.8 three-pointers per game (340th in college basketball), 4.7 fewer than its opponents.
• Alcorn State has lost the turnover battle on average this season, committing 13.1 per game (312th in college basketball) while forcing 11.0 (256th in college basketball).

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