Saturday’s game features the Texas Southern Tigers (5-11, 2-1 SWAC) and the Alcorn State Braves (2-14, 2-1 SWAC) clashing at H&PE Arena (on January 18) at 6:00 PM ET. This matchup, according to our computer prediction, will result in a 74-70 victory for Texas Southern.

Based on our computer prediction, Alcorn State projects to cover the 7.5-point spread in its matchup versus Texas Southern. The total has been set at 138.5, and the two teams are projected to hit the over.

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Texas Southern vs. Alcorn State Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
• Time: 6:00 PM ET
• TV: SWAC Digital Network
• Where: Houston, Texas
• Venue: H&PE Arena
• Line: Texas Southern -7.5
• Point total: 138.5
• Moneyline (to win): Texas Southern -319, Alcorn State +245

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Texas Southern vs. Alcorn State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Texas Southern 74, Alcorn State 70

Spread & Total Prediction for Texas Southern vs. Alcorn State

• Pick ATS: Alcorn State (+7.5)
• Pick OU: Over (138.5)

Texas Southern has compiled a 4-9-0 record against the spread this season, while Alcorn State is 9-6-0. The Tigers have gone over the point total in six games, while Braves games have gone over seven times. The teams average 133.3 points per game combined, 5.2 less than this matchup’s total. Over the last 10 games, Texas Southern has a 3-7 record against the spread while going 2-8 overall. Alcorn State has gone 7-3 against the spread and 2-8 overall in its last 10 matches.

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Texas Southern Performance Insights

• The Tigers have been outscored by 6.0 points per game (scoring 72.4 points per game to rank 243rd in college basketball while giving up 78.4 per contest to rank 327th in college basketball) and have a -96 scoring differential overall.
• Texas Southern loses the rebound battle by 3.8 boards on average. It collects 31.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 252nd in college basketball, while its opponents grab 35.2 per contest.
• Texas Southern knocks down 6.9 three-pointers per game (259th in college basketball), 3.3 fewer than its opponents (10.2).
• The Tigers rank 336th in college basketball by averaging 87.1 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 252nd in college basketball, allowing 94.3 points per 100 possessions.
• Texas Southern forces 13.6 turnovers per game (53rd in college basketball) while committing 12.8 (294th in college basketball action).

Alcorn State Performance Insights

• The Braves have been outscored by 18.0 points per game (posting 60.9 points per game, 361st in college basketball, while allowing 78.9 per outing, 331st in college basketball) and have a -289 scoring differential.
• Alcorn State falls short in the rebound battle by an average of 3.4 boards. It grabs 30.4 rebounds per game (296th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 33.8.
• Alcorn State hits 4.7 fewer threes per contest than the opposition, 5.8 (340th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 10.5.
• Alcorn State has committed 13.1 turnovers per game (312th in college basketball), 2.1 more than the 11.0 it forces (256th in college basketball).

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