Who’s playing
Arkansas Pine Bluff Golden Lions @ Alabama State Hornets
Current records: Arkansas Pine Bluff 3-11, Alabama State 5-9
How to watch
What you need to know
Golden Lions fans have better hope that the team plays a hell of a game on Monday, because the odds are decidedly against them. They and the Alabama State Hornets will face off in a SWAC battle at 7 p.m. ET at the Dunn-Oliver Acadome. The Golden Lions are likely hoping to end a 14-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Arkansas Pine Bluff heads into Monday’s game having posted an impressive 162.5 point over/under rating set for their last game against Alabama A&M. Arkansas Pine Bluff took an 89-79 win in the loss column to Alabama A&M on Saturday.
Even though they lost, Arkansas Pine Bluff broke the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. Those were the most offensive rebounds they’ve pulled off all season.
Meanwhile, Alabama State entered Saturday’s game having lost three games in a row, but that streak is now behind us. They couldn’t have asked for a better start to 2025 than the 84-55 blowout they got against Miss Valley State. For those watching at home, this is the biggest win the Hornets have had since November 18, 2024.
Arkansas’ Pine Bluff loss dropped its record to 3-11. As for Alabama State, their victory improved their record to 5-9.
This competition is shaping up to be a blast: Arkansas Pine Bluff just can’t miss this season, making 46.8 percent of its field goals per game. It’s a different story for Alabama State, as they’ve made just 41.7 percent of their field goals this season. Given Arkansas Pine Bluff’s considerable advantage in this area, Alabama State will need to find a way to close that gap.
Arkansas Pine Bluff was able to pull off a solid win against Alabama State in their previous matchup in February 2024, winning 80-74. Will Arkansas Pine Bluff repeat its success, or will Alabama State have a better game plan this time around? We’ll know soon enough.
Odds
Alabama State is a heavy 16-point favorite against Arkansas Pine Bluff, according to the latest college basketball odds.
Oddsmakers had a good idea of ​​the line for this one, as the game opened with the Hornets as 15.5-point favorites.
Oddsmakers are expecting fireworks from the offense and have pegged the over/under at a high of 163.5 points.
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History of the series
Alabama State and Arkansas Pine Bluff both have 5 wins in their last 10 games.
- February 17, 2024 – Arkansas Pine Bluff 80 vs. Alabama State 74
- January 8, 2024 – Alabama State 83 vs. Arkansas Pine Bluff 72
- February 11, 2023 – Alabama State 74 vs. Arkansas Pine Bluff 71
- January 4, 2023 – Alabama State 80 vs. Arkansas Pine Bluff 66
- February 12, 2022 – Arkansas Pine Bluff 75 vs. Alabama State 70
- January 5, 2022 – Arkansas Pine Bluff 70 vs. Alabama State 68
- February 6, 2021 – Alabama State 73 vs. Arkansas Pine Bluff 67
- January 9, 2021 – Arkansas Pine Bluff 91 vs. Alabama State 82
- February 10, 2020 – Alabama State 57 vs. Arkansas Pine Bluff 49
- January 13, 2020 – Arkansas Pine Bluff 61 vs. Alabama State 56
