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Alabama State Hornets @ Alabama A&M Bulldogs

Current Records: Alabama State 6-11, Alabama A&M 6-11

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We've got another exciting SWAC matchup on schedule as the Alabama State Hornets and the Alabama A&M Bulldogs are set to tip at 5:00 p.m. ET on Saturday at Alabama A&M Events Center. The Hornets are no doubt hoping to put an end to a 15-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.

The experts predicted Alabama State would be headed in after a win, but Alcorn State made sure that didn't happen. Alabama State fell just short of Alcorn State by a score of 67-65 on Monday.

Even though they lost, Alabama State smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Alcorn State only pulled down six.

Meanwhile, Alabama A&M fought the good fight in their overtime match against Jackson State on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They took a 103-93 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Tigers. The Bulldogs have struggled against the Tigers recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.

Alabama State's loss dropped their record down to 6-11. As for Alabama A&M, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 6-11.

Saturday's contest is shaping up to be a scrappy game: Alabama State hasn't given up the ball easily this season, having only averaged 9.6 turnovers per game. It's a different story for Alabama A&M, though, as they've been averaging 16.8. Given Alabama State's sizable advantage in that area, Alabama A&M will need to find a way to close that gap.

As for their next game, Alabama State is the favorite in this one, as the experts expect to see them win by 4.5 points. For those looking to play the spread, watch out: Alabama State is playing on the road, but their 3-6 record against the spread as such isn't exactly encouraging.

Odds

Alabama State is a 4.5-point favorite against Alabama A&M, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 4.5-point spread, and stayed right there.


The over/under is 150.5 points.

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Series History

Alabama State has won 6 out of their last 10 games against Alabama A&M.

  • Mar 02, 2024 - Alabama A&M 58 vs. Alabama State 53
  • Jan 15, 2024 - Alabama State 72 vs. Alabama A&M 55
  • Feb 25, 2023 - Alabama A&M 55 vs. Alabama State 50
  • Jan 16, 2023 - Alabama State 69 vs. Alabama A&M 61
  • Feb 26, 2022 - Alabama A&M 80 vs. Alabama State 65
  • Jan 15, 2022 - Alabama State 59 vs. Alabama A&M 55
  • Feb 13, 2021 - Alabama State 72 vs. Alabama A&M 58
  • Jan 16, 2021 - Alabama A&M 70 vs. Alabama State 63
  • Feb 15, 2020 - Alabama State 61 vs. Alabama A&M 58
  • Jan 18, 2020 - Alabama State 65 vs. Alabama A&M 56