Bethune-Cookman vs. Alcorn State Predictions & Picks: Spread, Total – February 15

Published 9:38 pm Friday, February 14, 2025

Saturday’s contest that pits the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (11-13, 8-3 SWAC) against the Alcorn State Braves (7-17, 7-4 SWAC) at Moore Gymnasium has a projected final score of 72-67 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of Bethune-Cookman, who is slightly favored in this matchup according to our model. Tipoff is at 5:30 PM ET on February 15.

Based on our computer prediction, Alcorn State should cover the spread, which is currently listed at 5.5. The two sides are projected to eclipse the 134.5 total.

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Bethune-Cookman vs. Alcorn State Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Saturday, February 15, 2025
  • Time: 5:30 PM ET
  • TV: SWAC Digital Network
  • Where: Daytona Beach, Florida
  • Venue: Moore Gymnasium
  • Line: Bethune-Cookman -5.5
  • Point total: 134.5
  • Moneyline (to win): Bethune-Cookman -245, Alcorn State +194

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Bethune-Cookman vs. Alcorn State Score Prediction

  • Prediction:
    Bethune-Cookman 72, Alcorn State 67

Spread & Total Prediction for Bethune-Cookman vs. Alcorn State

  • Pick ATS: Alcorn State (+5.5)
  • Pick OU: Over (134.5)

Bethune-Cookman has compiled a 13-11-0 record against the spread this season, while Alcorn State is 15-8-0. The Wildcats are 12-12-0 and the Braves are 9-14-0 in terms of going over the point total. The two teams score 132.3 points per game combined, 2.2 less than this matchup’s total. Bethune-Cookman is 5-5 against the spread and 7-3 overall over its last 10 contests, while Alcorn State has gone 8-2 against the spread and 7-3 overall.

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Bethune-Cookman Performance Insights

  • The Wildcats are being outscored by 4.2 points per game with a -102 scoring differential overall. They put up 68.3 points per game (312th in college basketball) and allow 72.5 per contest (206th in college basketball).
  • The 32.5 rebounds per game Bethune-Cookman averages rank 157th in the nation. Its opponents pull down 33.2 per contest.
  • Bethune-Cookman makes 6 three-pointers per game (336th in college basketball) while shooting 31.3% from deep (311th in college basketball). It is making 1.5 fewer threes per outing than its opponents, who drain 7.5 per game while shooting 32.4%.
  • The Wildcats put up 87.4 points per 100 possessions (343rd in college basketball), while allowing 92.8 points per 100 possessions (177th in college basketball).
  • Bethune-Cookman has committed 12.4 turnovers per game (283rd in college basketball action) while forcing 11.4 (194th in college basketball).

Alcorn State Performance Insights

  • The Braves put up 64 points per game (356th in college basketball) while allowing 73 per contest (225th in college basketball). They have a -214 scoring differential and have been outscored by nine points per game.
  • Alcorn State grabs 31.3 rebounds per game (232nd in college basketball), compared to the 31.5 of its opponents.
  • Alcorn State hits 6.1 three-pointers per game (331st in college basketball), 2.8 fewer than its opponents. It is shooting 33.4% from deep (211th in college basketball) and its opponents are shooting 33.1%.
  • Alcorn State has come up short in the turnover battle by 1.6 per game, committing 13.2 (327th in college basketball) while forcing 11.6 (169th in college basketball).

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