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Southern hits the road to face Alcorn State on Thursday night in a critical SWAC battle. Tip-off is set for 8:00 PM ET at the Davey L. Whitney Complex, where the Braves have played well in conference. Both teams sit in the top half of the standings and are jostling for position in the regular season title race.
Southern (11–9, 6–2 SWAC) has rattled off four straight wins and is defending at a high level. Alcorn State (9–10, 5–3 SWAC) remains tough to beat at home, but they’ve struggled to close games. This one could swing either way, but the market is leaning slightly toward the visitors.
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Southern Jaguars vs Alcorn State Braves Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Jaguars | -125 | -1.5 (-110) | O 137.5 (-110) |
| Alcorn State Braves | +105 | +1.5 (-110) | U 137.5 (-110) |
Southern Jaguars Betting Form
Southern has surged lately thanks to elite on-ball defense and improved ball movement. They force turnovers at one of the highest rates in the SWAC and capitalize in transition. Their halfcourt offense is still shaky at times, but their energy and pace make them dangerous.
The Jaguars are also trending upward against the spread — 5–1 ATS in their last six. They don’t shoot a ton of threes but attack the rim and create contact. If they can control the glass, they should have the upper hand.
Check the Southern Jaguars injury report for any last-minute lineup notes. For game logs and team splits, visit the Southern Jaguars stats and results.
Alcorn State Braves Betting Form
Alcorn State leans on physicality and rebounding to win games. They don’t shoot well from deep, but they grind inside and get to the free-throw line often. They’re 6–2 SU at home this season and thrive when the tempo slows and possessions get gritty.
Defensively, they’ll give up some outside looks but crash the boards hard and defend the paint. Their problem has been closing — they’ve let multiple double-digit leads slip late in games. If this stays close, foul shots and turnover margin could decide it.
For player status updates, visit the Alcorn State Braves injury report. Their performance breakdowns can be found on the Alcorn State Braves schedule and stats.
Southern vs Alcorn State Matchup Breakdown
Southern wants to speed things up; Alcorn wants to slow it down. The tempo battle could go either way, but the Jaguars’ pressure defense may win out — especially if Alcorn struggles with ball security.
Matchup edges:
- Southern forces 16.2 turnovers per game (top SWAC)
- Alcorn shoots under 30% from three
- Jaguars are 4–1 ATS as road favorites
- Braves are 2–6 ATS in their last 8
The question is whether Southern can execute in the halfcourt if Alcorn takes care of the ball.
Southern vs Alcorn State Predictions and Best Bets
The value leans to Southern -1.5. They’re in better form, defend at a higher level, and have covered consistently as short road favorites. Alcorn State’s home court helps, but they’ve been too inconsistent late in games to trust here.
The total is tricky. 137.5 is sharp — lean Under if Alcorn dictates pace, but stay off unless the number moves. Side is the sharper angle.
Best Bet: Southern Jaguars -1.5 (-110).
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