The Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions (12-18, 9-8 SWAC) are slightly favored (by 1.5 points) to stop a three-game road losing streak when they visit the Alcorn State Braves (8-21, 7-10 SWAC) on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET. The matchup has an over/under of 146.5.
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UAPB Cover -1.5 vs Alcorn State -106
UAPB vs. Alcorn State betting lines
- UAPB moneyline odds to win: -134
- Alcorn State moneyline odds to win: +110
- Spread: UAPB (-1.5)
- Total: 146.5
UAPB statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In home games, UAPB has a worse record against the spread (3-6-0) compared to its ATS record in away games (8-11-0).
- The Golden Lions have gone over the over/under in five of nine home games (55.6%), compared to eight of 19 road games (42.1%).
- As a moneyline favorite, UAPB has won a higher percentage of its games when playing at home (.571) compared to away games (.500).
Recent trends
- On offense, the Golden Lions have had a tough time putting the ball in the basket over their last 10 games, scoring 73.9 points per contest over that stretch compared to the 76.9 they’ve racked up over the course of this year.
- The past 10 games have seen UAPB give up 6.9 fewer points per game (75.1) than its season-long average (82.0).
- Over their last 10 contests, the Golden Lions are making 0.5 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (7.2 compared to 7.7 season-long), while shooting a higher percentage from beyond the arc in that span (35.3% compared to 34.2% season-long).
UAPB betting records this season
- ATS Record: 11-17-0 (Home: 3-6-0; Away: 8-11-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 1.5+: 2-7-0 (As Favorite: 2-7-0; As Underdog: 9-10-0)
- O-U-P: 13-15-0 (Home: 5-4-0; Away: 8-11-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-4 (Home: 4-3; Away: 1-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-12 (Home: 1-1; Away: 4-11)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.7 (212th in nation) | 46.0 (279th) | 30.3 (274th) | 33.4 (317th) | 15.0 (105th) | 13.4 (343rd) |
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Alcorn State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Alcorn State has been better against the spread at home (5-3-0) than on the road (11-9-0) this year.
- In 2025-26 a lower percentage of the Braves’ games have finished above the over/under at home (25%, two of eight) than away (55%, 11 of 20).
- In 2025-26 when moneyline underdogs, the Braves have a better winning percentage at home (.571, 4-3 record) than on the road (.059, 1-16).
Recent trends
- In their previous 10 games, the Braves are scoring 70.2 points per contest, 2.6 more than their season average (67.6).
- While Alcorn State is ceding 81.1 points per game in 2025-26, it has bettered that mark in its previous 10 games, allowing 73.1 points per contest.
- The Braves are making 6.0 treys per contest over their previous 10 games, which is 0.7 fewer three-pointers than their average for the season (6.7). In addition, they own a worse three-point percentage over their last 10 contests (33.5%) compared to their season average from beyond the arc (34.3%).
Alcorn State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 17-12-0 (Home: 5-3-0; Away: 11-9-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 1.5+: 16-11-0 (As Favorite: 1-1-0; As Underdog: 16-11-0)
- O-U-P: 14-15-0 (Home: 2-6-0; Away: 11-9-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-0 (Home: 1-0; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 6-19 (Home: 4-3; Away: 1-16)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.5 (318th in nation) | 50.1 (362nd) | 26.7 (358th) | 33.9 (331st) | 11.3 (343rd) | 12.8 (331st) |
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