Alabama State vs. Mississippi Valley State betting: College basketball preview for February 17

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The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (3-22, 1-11 SWAC) host the Alabama State Hornets (11-14, 7-5 SWAC) after losing five straight home games. The Hornets are heavy favorites by 17.5 points in the contest, which starts at 7:00 PM ET on Monday, February 17, 2025. The matchup has a point total of 138.

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Alabama State Cover -17.5 vs Mississippi Valley State -115

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Alabama State vs. Mississippi Valley State betting lines

  • Alabama State moneyline odds to win: -3125
  • Mississippi Valley State moneyline odds to win: +1283
  • Spread: Alabama State (-17.5)
  • Total: 138

Alabama State statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • When playing at home, Alabama State sports a better record against the spread (3-4-0) compared to its ATS record on the road (4-8-0).
  • The Hornets have exceeded the over/under in a higher percentage of home games (71.4%) than road tilts (25%).
  • As a moneyline favorite, Alabama State has won a lower percentage of its games at home (.667) compared to away games (.750).

Recent trends

  • The Hornets’ offense has been less effective over their last 10 games, putting up 69.4 points a contest compared to the 74.5 they’ve averaged this year.
  • The last 10 games have seen Alabama State give up 5.8 fewer points per game (70.6) than its season-long average (76.4).
  • Over their past 10 outings, the Hornets are making 1.1 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (8 compared to 9.1 season-long), while also shooting a lower percentage from deep in that span (30% compared to 32.9% season-long).

Alabama State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 9-14-0 (Home: 3-4-0; Away: 4-8-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 17.5+: 1-0-0 (As Favorite: 5-8-0; As Underdog: 4-6-0)
  • O-U-P: 11-12-0 (Home: 5-2-0; Away: 3-9-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 9-4 (Home: 4-2; Away: 3-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-9 (Home: 1-0; Away: 0-8)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
40.8 (345th in nation) 44.3 (214th) 31.7 (203rd) 36.8 (357th) 11.7 (312th) 8.8 (10th)

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Mississippi Valley State statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • This year, Mississippi Valley State is 4-1-0 at home against the spread (.800 winning percentage). Away, it is 5-13-0 ATS (.278).
  • Delta Devils games have gone above the over/under 20% of the time at home (one of five), and 55.6% of the time away (10 of 18).
  • The Delta Devils, as moneyline underdogs, have won a lower percentage of games at home (0-5) than on the road (1-14) this season.

Recent trends

  • While the Delta Devils are averaging 53.8 points per game in 2024-25, they have bettered that mark in their last 10 games, producing 55.7 a contest.
  • Mississippi Valley State is allowing 78.6 points per contest in its previous 10 games, which is 3.9 fewer points than it is allowing for the season (82.5).
  • The Delta Devils are draining 4.3 threes per game with a 28.5% three-point percentage in their previous 10 games, compared to their season averages of 4 and 27.2%.

Mississippi Valley State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 9-14-0 (Home: 4-1-0; Away: 5-13-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 17.5+: 5-12-0 (As Favorite: 0-0-0; As Underdog: 9-14-0)
  • O-U-P: 11-12-0 (Home: 1-4-0; Away: 10-8-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 0-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-19 (Home: 0-5; Away: 1-14)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
38.9 (361st in nation) 50.2 (363rd) 24.4 (363rd) 33.5 (309th) 7.9 (364th) 15.4 (362nd)
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