Who's Playing

Alabama State @ Mississippi Valley State

Current Records: Alabama State 8-17; Mississippi Valley State 3-23

What to Know

The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils are 3-12 against the Alabama State Hornets since January of 2016, but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit Monday. The Delta Devils and Alabama State will face off in an SWAC battle at 8:30 p.m. ET at Harrison Complex. The neutral point spread forecasts a close one for these two.

It was close but no cigar for Mississippi Valley State as they fell 70-68 to the Alabama A&M Bulldogs this past Saturday.

Speaking of close games: the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions typically have all the answers at home, but this past Saturday Alabama State proved too difficult a challenge. Alabama State skirted past Arkansas-Pine Bluff 74-71.

The Delta Devils are now 3-23 while the Hornets sit at 8-17. Alabama State is 4-3 after wins this season, and Mississippi Valley State is 3-19 after losses.

How To Watch

  • When: Monday at 8:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: Harrison Complex -- Itta Bena, Mississippi
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Hornets are a slight 1.5-point favorite against the Delta Devils, 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 1.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Alabama State have won 12 out of their last 15 games against Mississippi Valley State.

  • Jan 02, 2023 - Alabama State 70 vs. Mississippi Valley State 61
  • Feb 14, 2022 - Mississippi Valley State 85 vs. Alabama State 71
  • Jan 03, 2022 - Alabama State 84 vs. Mississippi Valley State 75
  • Feb 08, 2021 - Mississippi Valley State 68 vs. Alabama State 65
  • Jan 12, 2021 - Alabama State 64 vs. Mississippi Valley State 51
  • Feb 08, 2020 - Alabama State 87 vs. Mississippi Valley State 74
  • Jan 11, 2020 - Alabama State 81 vs. Mississippi Valley State 75
  • Feb 11, 2019 - Alabama State 82 vs. Mississippi Valley State 59
  • Jan 14, 2019 - Alabama State 81 vs. Mississippi Valley State 79
  • Feb 03, 2018 - Alabama State 89 vs. Mississippi Valley State 85
  • Jan 06, 2018 - Alabama State 63 vs. Mississippi Valley State 46
  • Feb 06, 2017 - Alabama State 71 vs. Mississippi Valley State 66
  • Jan 09, 2017 - Mississippi Valley State 73 vs. Alabama State 70
  • Feb 06, 2016 - Alabama State 73 vs. Mississippi Valley State 62
  • Jan 09, 2016 - Alabama State 75 vs. Mississippi Valley State 74