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Alabama State @ Florida A&M

Current Records: Alabama State 7-19; Florida A&M 10-14

What to Know

The Alabama State Hornets have enjoyed the comforts of home their last two games, but now they must head out on the road. Alabama State and the Florida A&M Rattlers will face off in an SWAC battle at 4 p.m. ET Saturday at Al Lawson Center. Coming off of a loss in a game they were expected to win, the Hornets nows face the more daunting task of proving themselves against unfavorable odds.

The contest between Alabama State and the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils on Monday was not a total blowout, but with Alabama State falling 85-71 at home, it was darn close to turning into one. What made the loss an especially bitter pill for Alabama State to swallow was that they had been favored by 11 points coming into the game.

Meanwhile, Florida A&M ended up a good deal behind the Alcorn State Braves when they played on Monday, losing 68-56.

Alabama State is now 7-19 while the Rattlers sit at 10-14. A pair of numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: The Hornets are 35th worst in college basketball in points allowed per game, with 74.8 on average. Florida A&M has experienced some struggles of their own as they are stumbling into the matchup with the 21st fewest points per game in college basketball, having accrued only 64 on average. It's possible one of these Achilles' heels will wind up tripping the losing team up.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 4 p.m. ET
  • Where: Al Lawson Center -- Tallahassee, Florida
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Rattlers 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

Florida A&M won the only game these two teams have played in the last eight years.

  • Jan 31, 2022 - Florida A&M 66 vs. Alabama State 65