Alabama State at Alcorn State 1/27/20 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

By: Anthonoy-deleo |

Last Updated: 01/26/2020 at 8:21 PM ET

The Alabama State Hornets are set to visit Davey Whitney Complex in Lorman, Mississippi for a SWAC clash against the Alcorn State Braves. The Alabama State Hornets come into this matchup with a 3-16 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping their recent road game against the Southern Jaguars, 80-71. Leading the way for the Alabama State Hornets was senior guard Tobi Ewuosho as he recorded 26 points and 6 rebounds. Joining Ewuosho in the backcourt was senior guard Decardo Day who had a productive outing for the Hornets with 13 points.

The Alabama State Hornets had a good shooting game against the Southern Jaguars as they connected on 24 of their 52 field goal attempts (46.2%), but they were significantly worse from behind the three-point line (26.1%). The Alabama State Hornets won the turnover battle against the Southern Jaguars (14-13), but they were edged out by the Jaguars in the rebounding department (26-24).

The Alcorn State Braves come into this matchup with a 9-9 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after winning their recent home game against the Alabama A&M Bulldogs, 59-58. Leading the way for the Alcorn State Braves was senior guard Maurice Howard as he recorded 19 points and 4 rebounds. Joining Howard in the backcourt was junior guard Troymain Crosby who had a productive outing for the Braves with 10 points and 4 rebounds.

The Alcorn State Braves struggled shooting the ball against the Alabama A&M Bulldogs as they connected on 21 of their 58 field goal attempts (36.2%), and they were slightly worse from behind the three-point line (33.3%). The Alcorn State Braves lost the turnover battle against the Alabama A&M Bulldogs (13-12), but they were even with the Bulldogs in the rebounding department (38-38).

The Alcorn State Braves have kept themselves right in contention for the SWAC lead as they are only 1 game behind Texas Southern and Prairie View A&M, and they are playing some of their best basketball as of recent with 4 consecutive wins. The Braves are currently the top-scoring team in the conference as they are averaging 80.4 PPG, but the same can’t be said about their opponent as Alabama State ranks 346th in the nation in points scored. Alcorn State has a bunch of guys who can make a difference as 4 guys are averaging at least 14 PPG in SWAC play, but Maurice Howard has proven to be one of the top in the conference as he is contributing 18.9 PPG and 4.6 APG. Alabama State hasn’t had much success all season which is evident in their 3-16 record, and they will have problems on the road against the Braves. Final Score Prediction, Alcorn State Braves win and cover ATS 77-66.

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