Alcorn State Braves vs Prairie View A&M Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/20/25
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Braves versus the Panthers? Tip off is at at 8:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on SWAC. The game will be played at William Nicks Building in Prairie View, TX. The over/under for this game is set at 143.5 points, and Prairie View A&M is favored by -4.5 vs. Alcorn State in a Southwestern Athletic conference matchup.
ALCORN STATE BRAVES VS PRAIRIE VIEW A&M PANTHERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Prairie View A&M Panthers -4.5
This game will be played at William Nicks Building at 8:30 ET on Monday, January 20th.
WHY BET THE PRAIRIE VIEW A&M PANTHERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Panthers.
- Not only will Prairie View A&M pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.
Will Alcorn State Find a Way to Win on the Road?
Alcorn State Braves Recent Game/Games
Alcorn State’s season struggles continued with a 66-57 loss to Texas Southern on Saturday, dropping their record to 2-14. The Braves, who were +8.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 123 fell short of the 139.5 O/U line.
Alcorn State’s offense was stagnant in the first half, scoring just 12 points while allowing 34. They showed signs of life in the second half, outscoring Texas Southern 45-32, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the early deficit.
Alcorn State struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 57 points on 33.9% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.7%, with two-point shooting at 36.6% and three-point shooting at 28.6% (6/21).
The Braves managed 18 offensive rebounds and only 6 assists. Zaire Hayes led the team with 16 points, shooting 6/10 from the field. Jaylen Wysinger also contributed, hitting 5 of 7 shots and adding 4 assists.
Alcorn State’s defense gave up 66 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 46% from the field on 27 of 58 attempts. Inside the arc, they struggled, with the other team hitting 59% of their two-point shots, going 25 for 42.
From three-point range, Alcorn State held their opponent to just 12%, as they made only 2 of 16 attempts. At the free-throw line, the other team shot 83%, converting 10 of 12. Alcorn State also gave up 9 offensive rebounds.
Can Prairie View A&M Lock in a Home Win?
Prairie View A&M Panthers Recent Game/Games
The Panthers fell to 3-14 on the season after a 79-70 home loss to Jackson State on Saturday. Prairie View A&M entered the game as +1 underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 149, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 147.5.
After trailing 36-26 at halftime, the Panthers scored 44 points in the second half but allowed 43 points, making it difficult to mount a comeback.
Prairie View A&M’s offense put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 41.9% from the field and 26.7% from three-point range, hitting just 4 of 15 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.2%, and they connected on 73.7% of their free throws, making 14 of 19.
Tanahj Pettway led the way with 31 points, shooting 10 of 22 from the field, while Daeshun Ruffin added 26 points, hitting 4 of 6 from beyond the arc. The Panthers grabbed 7 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists, with Orlando Horton Jr. contributing 4 assists and hitting 3 of 4 threes.
Prairie View A&M’s defense gave up 79 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field on 26 of 62 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 22 of 47 shooting for 46%.
From three-point range, the Panthers held their opponent to 26% shooting, with just 4 makes on 15 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 19 times, where they hit 14 free throws for 73%. Prairie View A&M gave up 7 offensive rebounds.