Texas Southern vs Alcorn State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 8

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  • Alcorn State (18-12) is a -2.5 point favorite vs Texas Southern (11-20)
  • Total (Over/Under): 141.5 points
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The Texas Southern Tigers (11-20) visit Bartow Arena to take on the Alcorn State Braves (18-12) on Mar. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 9:30pm EST in Birmingham.

Alcorn State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-105).

The Texas Southern vs. Alcorn State Over/Under is 141.5 total points.

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Texas Southern vs. Alcorn State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Texas Southern+2.5 -115O 141.5 -110+115
Alcorn State -2.5 -105U 141.5 -110-140

Texas Southern vs Alcorn State Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Alcorn State will win this game with 55.9% confidence.

Texas Southern vs Alcorn State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Alcorn State will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Texas Southern and Alcorn State, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Texas Southern has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 20 games (+11.85 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Texas Southern has hit the Team Total Under in 12 of their last 16 away games (+7.45 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Texas Southern has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 14 of their last 25 away games (+4.25 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Alcorn State has hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 44 games (+24.15 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Alcorn State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 13 games at home (+6.70 Units / 47% ROI)
  • Alcorn State has hit the Game Total Over in 14 of their last 23 games (+4.10 Units / 16% ROI)

Texas Southern Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Texas Southern has gone 8-21 against the spread this college basketball season (-15.1 Units / -47.34% ROI).

  • 9-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -17.95 Units / -33.8% ROI
  • 14-15 when betting the Over for -2.5 Units / -7.84% ROI
  • 15-14 when betting the Under for -0.4 Units / -1.25% ROI

Alcorn State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Alcorn State has gone 15-15 against the spread this college basketball season (-1.5 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 17-10 when betting on the Moneyline for +15.2 Units / 25.02% ROI
  • 16-14 when betting the Over for +0.6 Units / 1.82% ROI
  • 14-16 when betting the Under for -3.6 Units / -10.91% ROI

Texas Southern Offensive Stats & Trends:

Texas Southern has a TS% of 42% this season — 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Texas Southern has averaged 11.3 offensive rebounds per game (611 rebounds/54 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 9.6

Texas Southern is shooting 26% from three (97/375) this season — lowest among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 32%

Texas Southern has a TS% of 44% since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Alcorn State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Alcorn State has an eFG% of 45% since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Alcorn State has a TS% of 42% since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Alcorn State has made 5.3 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Alcorn State has averaged 9.9 assists per game (546 assists/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.2

Texas Southern Defensive Stats & Trends:

Texas Southern has averaged 25.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,396 rebounds/54 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 22.4

Texas Southern has averaged 25.0 defensive rebounds per game (550 rebounds/22 games) this season — best among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 22.4

Texas Southern has averaged 6.1 steals per game (328 steals/54 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Texas Southern has averaged 6.9 steals per game (151 steals/22 games) this season — 3rd lowest among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 7.6

Alcorn State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Alcorn State has averaged 20.7 defensive rebounds per game (434 rebounds/21 games) this season — 2nd lowest among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 22.4

Alcorn State has averaged 22.2 defensive rebounds per game (1,221 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 14th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Alcorn State has averaged 7.8 steals per game (164 steals/21 games) this season — tied for 5th lowest among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 7.6

Alcorn State has 417 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd most among SWAC Teams


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