Who's Playing

Alcorn State @ Alabama A&M

Current Records: Alcorn State 2-11; Alabama A&M 3-9

What to Know

The Alcorn State Braves are 9-2 against the Alabama A&M Bulldogs since January of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success Saturday. Alcorn State is on the road again Saturday and plays against Alabama A&M at 5 p.m. ET Jan. 8 at Elmore Gymnasium. These two teams seek to continue their momentum from their previous wins.

The Braves had enough points to win and then some against the Jackson State Tigers on Wednesday, taking their contest 65-50.

Meanwhile, Alabama A&M didn't have too much breathing room in their matchup with the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils on Wednesday, but they still walked away with a 72-67 win.

Barring any buzzer beaters, Alcorn State is expected to win a tight contest. They hadn't treated fans well this season, but they at least enjoy a 10-3 record against the spread.

Alcorn State is now 2-11 while the Bulldogs sit at 3-9. Two offensive stats to keep an eye on: The Braves have only been able to knock down 37.90% percent of their shots, which is the 351st lowest field goal percentage in college basketball. Alabama A&M has experienced some struggles of their own as they are stumbling into the game with the 353rd fewest points per game in college basketball, having accrued only 58.2 on average. It's possible one of these Achilles' heels will wind up tripping the losing team up.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 5 p.m. ET
  • Where: Elmore Gymnasium -- Normal, Alabama
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Braves are a slight 1.5-point favorite against the Bulldogs, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The line on this game has moved quite a bit since it opened, as it started out with the Bulldogs as a 1.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -109

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Series History

Alcorn State have won nine out of their last 11 games against Alabama A&M.

  • Feb 22, 2021 - Alcorn State 65 vs. Alabama A&M 52
  • Feb 22, 2020 - Alabama A&M 71 vs. Alcorn State 61
  • Jan 25, 2020 - Alcorn State 59 vs. Alabama A&M 58
  • Feb 25, 2019 - Alcorn State 61 vs. Alabama A&M 55
  • Jan 28, 2019 - Alabama A&M 71 vs. Alcorn State 62
  • Feb 17, 2018 - Alcorn State 80 vs. Alabama A&M 60
  • Jan 20, 2018 - Alcorn State 68 vs. Alabama A&M 52
  • Feb 20, 2017 - Alcorn State 74 vs. Alabama A&M 59
  • Jan 23, 2017 - Alcorn State 81 vs. Alabama A&M 70
  • Feb 20, 2016 - Alcorn State 62 vs. Alabama A&M 58
  • Jan 23, 2016 - Alcorn State 63 vs. Alabama A&M 58