Bethune-Cookman vs. Alabama State Predictions & Picks: Spread, Total – February 1

Published 9:38 pm Friday, January 31, 2025

Saturday’s contest that pits the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (7-13, 4-3 SWAC) against the Alabama State Hornets (8-12, 4-3 SWAC) at Moore Gymnasium has a projected final score of 75-70 (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 1.

Based on our computer prediction, Bethune-Cookman is projected to cover the point spread (2.5) versus Alabama State. The two sides are expected to eclipse the 142.5 over/under.

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Bethune-Cookman vs. Alabama State Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025
  • Time: 5:30 PM ET
  • TV: SWAC Digital Network
  • Where: Daytona Beach, Florida
  • Venue: Moore Gymnasium
  • Line: Bethune-Cookman -2.5
  • Point total: 142.5
  • Moneyline (to win): Bethune-Cookman -154, Alabama State +126

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Bethune-Cookman vs. Alabama State Score Prediction

  • Prediction:
    Bethune-Cookman 75, Alabama State 70

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

  • Pick ATS: Bethune-Cookman (-2.5)
  • Pick OU: Over (142.5)

Bethune-Cookman has a 10-10-0 record against the spread this season compared to Alabama State, who is 6-12-0 ATS. The Wildcats have a 9-11-0 record hitting the over, while games involving the Hornets have a record of 9-9-0 when it comes to hitting the over. The two teams put up 141.3 points per game combined, 1.2 fewer than this matchup’s total. In the last 10 games, Bethune-Cookman is 6-4 against the spread and 5-5 overall while Alabama State has gone 2-8 against the spread and 4-6 overall.

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Bethune-Cookman Performance Insights

  • The Wildcats are being outscored by 6.3 points per game with a -125 scoring differential overall. They put up 65.9 points per game (345th in college basketball) and allow 72.2 per outing (206th in college basketball).
  • Bethune-Cookman falls short in the rebound battle by an average of 2.9 boards. It is pulling down 31.4 rebounds per game (242nd in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 34.3 per contest.
  • Bethune-Cookman hits 6.1 three-pointers per game (331st in college basketball), while its opponents have made 7 on average.
  • The Wildcats rank 351st in college basketball by averaging 84.7 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 196th in college basketball, allowing 92.7 points per 100 possessions.
  • Bethune-Cookman and its opponents have been relatively even in the turnover battle. The Wildcats commit 12.3 per game (268th in college basketball) and force 11.8 (173rd in college basketball action).

Alabama State Performance Insights

  • The Hornets are being outscored by 2.4 points per game, with a -48 scoring differential overall. They put up 75.4 points per game (163rd in college basketball), and give up 77.8 per outing (325th in college basketball).
  • Alabama State ranks 230th in the nation at 31.6 rebounds per game. That’s 4.8 fewer than the 36.4 its opponents average.
  • Alabama State makes 9.2 three-pointers per game (56th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 8.3. It shoots 32.9% from deep, and its opponents shoot 34.9%.
  • Alabama State has committed 8.9 turnovers per game (seventh in college basketball), 2.9 fewer than the 11.8 it forces (173rd in college basketball).

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