Monday’s contest between the Alabama State Hornets (13-14, 9-5 SWAC) and Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (12-15, 9-5 SWAC) at Dunn-Oliver Acadome should be a tight matchup, as our computer prediction projects a final score of 73-72, with Alabama State securing the victory. Game time is at 7:00 PM ET on February 24.

According to our computer prediction, Alabama State should cover the point spread, which is currently listed at 1.5. The two sides are projected to come in below the 147.5 total.

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Alabama State vs. Bethune-Cookman Game Info & Odds

• Date: Monday, February 24, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV: SWAC Digital Network
• Where: Montgomery, Alabama
• Venue: Dunn-Oliver Acadome
• Line: Alabama State -1.5
• Point total: 147.5
• Moneyline (to win): Alabama State -134, Bethune-Cookman +112

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Alabama State vs. Bethune-Cookman Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Alabama State 73, Bethune-Cookman 72

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

• Pick ATS: Alabama State (-1.5)
• Pick OU: Under (147.5)

Alabama State has put together a 9-16-0 record against the spread this season, while Bethune-Cookman is 14-13-0. The Hornets are 11-14-0 and the Wildcats are 14-13-0 in terms of hitting the over. The two teams average 142.7 points per game combined, 4.8 fewer than this matchup’s total. Alabama State is 3-7 against the spread and 7-3 overall over its past 10 contests, while Bethune-Cookman has gone 4-6 against the spread and 6-4 overall.

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Alabama State Performance Insights

• The Hornets have a -23 scoring differential, putting up 74.1 points per game (182nd in college basketball) and allowing 75.0 (275th in college basketball).
• Alabama State ranks 177th in college basketball at 32.1 rebounds per game. That’s 4.1 fewer than the 36.2 its opponents average.
• Alabama State knocks down 9.0 three-pointers per game (65th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 8.0. It shoots 32.7% from deep while its opponents hit 34.0% from long range.
• The Hornets’ 93.1 points per 100 possessions on offense rank 256th in college basketball, and the 94.2 points they allow per 100 possessions rank 209th in college basketball.
• Alabama State has committed 3.3 fewer turnovers per game than its opponents, averaging 8.7 (fifth in college basketball action) while forcing 12.0 (125th in college basketball).

Bethune-Cookman Performance Insights

• The Wildcats are being outscored by 4.3 points per game, with a -115 scoring differential overall. They put up 68.6 points per game (311th in college basketball), and allow 72.9 per outing (212th in college basketball).
• Bethune-Cookman records 32.2 rebounds per game (172nd in college basketball), compared to the 32.7 of its opponents.
• Bethune-Cookman makes 6.1 three-pointers per game (332nd in college basketball) at a 31.4% rate (311th in college basketball), compared to the 7.3 per outing its opponents make, shooting 32.0% from beyond the arc.
• Bethune-Cookman has lost the turnover battle on average this season, committing 12.9 per game (320th in college basketball) while forcing 11.2 (201st in college basketball).

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