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Mississippi Valley State @ Alabama A&M

Current Records: Mississippi Valley State 1-20; Alabama A&M 5-16

What to Know

After a three-game homestand, the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils will be on the road. Mississippi Valley State and the Alabama A&M Bulldogs will face off in an SWAC battle at 5 p.m. ET Saturday at Elmore Gymnasium. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.

The Delta Devils came up short against the Alcorn State Braves on Monday, falling 79-71.

Meanwhile, Alabama A&M came up short against the Grambling Tigers on Monday, falling 58-50.

Mississippi Valley State is expected to lose this next one by 9. They are currently two-for-two against the spread in their most recent games, however, a trend bettors might want to take into account.

Mississippi Valley State is now 1-20 while Alabama A&M sits at 5-16. Two stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: The Delta Devils have allowed their opponents to shoot 52.40% from the floor on average, which is the 358th highest shooting percentage allowed in college basketball. The Bulldogs have experienced some struggles of their own as they have only been able to knock down 37.60% percent of their shots, which is the 357th lowest field goal percentage 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 5 p.m. ET
  • Where: Elmore Gymnasium -- Normal, Alabama
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Bulldogs are a big 9-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 9-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -114

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Series History

Mississippi Valley State have won seven out of their last 12 games against Alabama A&M.

  • Jan 05, 2022 - Alabama A&M 72 vs. Mississippi Valley State 67
  • Feb 06, 2021 - Alabama A&M 93 vs. Mississippi Valley State 58
  • Feb 10, 2020 - Mississippi Valley State 67 vs. Alabama A&M 61
  • Jan 13, 2020 - Mississippi Valley State 72 vs. Alabama A&M 66
  • Feb 09, 2019 - Alabama A&M 78 vs. Mississippi Valley State 63
  • Jan 12, 2019 - Mississippi Valley State 72 vs. Alabama A&M 63
  • Feb 05, 2018 - Mississippi Valley State 77 vs. Alabama A&M 67
  • Jan 08, 2018 - Alabama A&M 65 vs. Mississippi Valley State 55
  • Feb 04, 2017 - Mississippi Valley State 68 vs. Alabama A&M 66
  • Jan 07, 2017 - Alabama A&M 79 vs. Mississippi Valley State 76
  • Feb 08, 2016 - Mississippi Valley State 66 vs. Alabama A&M 64
  • Jan 11, 2016 - Mississippi Valley State 79 vs. Alabama A&M 73