Who's Playing

Arkansas-Pine Bluff @ Alcorn State

Current Records: Arkansas-Pine Bluff 7-23; Alcorn State 14-15

What to Know

The Alcorn State Braves are 10-2 against the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions since January of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success Saturday. Alcorn State and Arkansas-Pine Bluff will face off in an SWAC battle at 6 p.m. ET at David L. Whitney Gymnasium. The Braves are out to keep their three-game home win streak alive.

Alcorn State came out on top in a nail-biter against the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils on Thursday, sneaking past 72-69. The overall outcome was to be expected, but Mississippi Valley State made it more of a contest than the oddsmakers had predicted.

Meanwhile, Arkansas-Pine Bluff came up short against the Jackson State Tigers on Thursday, falling 87-79.

This next matchup looks promising for Alcorn State, who are favored by a full 10.5 points. They may be expected to win, but bettors beware: they are only 4-8 against the spread when favored.

The Braves are now 14-15 while the Golden Lions sit at 7-23. A couple stats to keep an eye on: Alcorn State has only been able to knock down 41.10% percent of their shots, which is the 33rd lowest field goal percentage in college basketball. Arkansas-Pine Bluff has experienced some struggles of their own as they have allowed their opponents to shoot 49.10% from the floor on average, which is the 355th highest shooting percentage allowed in college basketball. It's possible one of these Achilles' heels will wind up tripping the losing team up.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 6 p.m. ET
  • Where: David L. Whitney Gymnasium -- Lorman, Mississippi
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Braves are a big 10.5-point favorite against the Golden Lions, 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 10.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Alcorn State have won ten out of their last 12 games against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.

  • Feb 05, 2022 - Alcorn State 70 vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff 64
  • Jan 18, 2021 - Alcorn State 82 vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff 48
  • Feb 17, 2020 - Alcorn State 60 vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff 52
  • Jan 20, 2020 - Alcorn State 82 vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff 54
  • Feb 18, 2019 - Arkansas-Pine Bluff 73 vs. Alcorn State 62
  • Jan 21, 2019 - Alcorn State 74 vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff 69
  • Feb 12, 2018 - Alcorn State 84 vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff 52
  • Jan 15, 2018 - Arkansas-Pine Bluff 71 vs. Alcorn State 59
  • Feb 13, 2017 - Alcorn State 70 vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff 58
  • Jan 16, 2017 - Alcorn State 82 vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff 64
  • Feb 15, 2016 - Alcorn State 79 vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff 60
  • Jan 18, 2016 - Alcorn State 73 vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff 65