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Alabama State @ Arkansas-Pine Bluff

Current Records: Alabama State 7-17; Arkansas-Pine Bluff 10-14

What to Know

After two games on the road, the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions are heading back home. The Golden Lions and the Alabama State Hornets will face off in an SWAC battle at 4 p.m. ET Saturday at H.O. Clemmons Arena. Alabama State should still be riding high after a win, while Arkansas-Pine Bluff will be looking to right the ship.

It was close but no cigar for Arkansas-Pine Bluff as they fell 88-84 to the Jackson State Tigers on Monday.

Meanwhile, the Southern Jaguars typically have all the answers at home, but on Monday Alabama State proved too difficult a challenge. Alabama State was able to grind out a solid victory over the Jaguars, winning 73-66.

The Golden Lions are the favorite in this one, with an expected 5-point margin of victory. They have been consistent moneymakers against the spread when favored (2-0), so they might be worth a quick bet.

Arkansas-Pine Bluff is now 10-14 while the Hornets sit at 7-17. Alabama State is 3-3 after wins this year, and Arkansas-Pine Bluff is 6-7 after losses.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 4 p.m. ET
  • Where: H.O. Clemmons Arena -- Pine Bluff, Arkansas
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Golden Lions are a 5-point favorite against the Hornets, 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 5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Arkansas-Pine Bluff have won ten out of their last 15 games against Alabama State.

  • Jan 04, 2023 - Alabama State 80 vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff 66
  • Feb 12, 2022 - Arkansas-Pine Bluff 75 vs. Alabama State 70
  • Jan 05, 2022 - Arkansas-Pine Bluff 70 vs. Alabama State 68
  • Feb 06, 2021 - Alabama State 73 vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff 67
  • Jan 09, 2021 - Arkansas-Pine Bluff 91 vs. Alabama State 82
  • Feb 10, 2020 - Alabama State 57 vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff 49
  • Jan 13, 2020 - Arkansas-Pine Bluff 61 vs. Alabama State 56
  • Feb 09, 2019 - Arkansas-Pine Bluff 75 vs. Alabama State 69
  • Jan 12, 2019 - Arkansas-Pine Bluff 82 vs. Alabama State 71
  • Feb 05, 2018 - Alabama State 65 vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff 59
  • Jan 08, 2018 - Arkansas-Pine Bluff 94 vs. Alabama State 68
  • Feb 04, 2017 - Alabama State 77 vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff 65
  • Jan 07, 2017 - Arkansas-Pine Bluff 71 vs. Alabama State 63
  • Feb 08, 2016 - Arkansas-Pine Bluff 75 vs. Alabama State 70
  • Jan 11, 2016 - Arkansas-Pine Bluff 59 vs. Alabama State 55