Monday’s contest features the Prairie View A&M Panthers (4-14, 3-2 SWAC) and the Alcorn State Braves (2-15, 2-2 SWAC) clashing at William J. Nicks Building in what should be a close matchup, with a projected 76-74 victory for Prairie View A&M according to our computer prediction. Tipoff is at 2:00 PM ET on January 20.

According to our computer prediction, Alcorn State projects to cover the 4.5-point spread in its matchup against Prairie View A&M. The total is listed at 143.5, and the two sides are projected to hit the over.

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Prairie View A&M vs. Alcorn State Game Info & Odds

• Date: Monday, January 20, 2025
• Time: 2:00 PM ET
• TV: SWAC Digital Network
• Where: Prairie View, Texas
• Venue: William J. Nicks Building
• Line: Prairie View A&M -4.5
• Point total: 143.5
• Moneyline (to win): Prairie View A&M -192, Alcorn State +158

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Prairie View A&M vs. Alcorn State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Prairie View A&M 76, Alcorn State 74

Spread & Total Prediction for Prairie View A&M vs. Alcorn State

• Pick ATS: Alcorn State (+4.5)
• Pick OU: Over (143.5)

Prairie View A&M has compiled a 9-8-0 record against the spread this season, while Alcorn State is 9-7-0. The Panthers are 9-8-0 and the Braves are 7-9-0 in terms of hitting the over. The two teams average 136.2 points per game combined, 7.3 less than this matchup’s total. Over the past 10 games, Prairie View A&M has a 6-4 record against the spread while going 3-7 overall. Alcorn State has gone 7-3 against the spread and 2-8 overall in its last 10 matches.

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Prairie View A&M Performance Insights

• The Panthers average 75.6 points per game (167th in college basketball) while giving up 87.0 per outing (363rd in college basketball). They have a -206 scoring differential overall and have been outscored by 11.4 points per game.
• Prairie View A&M loses the rebound battle by 12.7 boards on average. It collects 24.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 362nd in college basketball, while its opponents pull down 37.6 per outing.
• Prairie View A&M knocks down 6.5 three-pointers per game (303rd in college basketball) at a 33.9% rate (187th in college basketball), compared to the 7.2 its opponents make while shooting 35.6% from deep.
• The Panthers’ 92.6 points per 100 possessions on offense rank 260th in college basketball, and the 106.6 points they allow per 100 possessions rank 359th in college basketball.
• Prairie View A&M wins the turnover battle by 3.0 per game, committing 11.3 (168th in college basketball) while its opponents average 14.3.

Alcorn State Performance Insights

• The Braves have been outscored by 17.6 points per game (posting 60.6 points per game, 361st in college basketball, while giving up 78.2 per outing, 325th in college basketball) and have a -298 scoring differential.
• Alcorn State loses the rebound battle by 2.5 boards on average. It records 30.9 rebounds per game, 276th in college basketball, while its opponents grab 33.4.
• Alcorn State hits 5.8 three-pointers per game (344th in college basketball) while shooting 31.9% from deep (278th in college basketball). It is making 4.2 fewer threes than its opponents, who drain 10.0 per game at 35.0%.
• Alcorn State loses the turnover battle by 2.4 per game, committing 13.4 (326th in college basketball) while its opponents average 11.0.

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