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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2025-26 college basketball postseason has arrived. With tournament action on the docket, Alcorn State and Alabama State are set to tip-off on Monday, March 9th, 2026. Here's your chance to partake in March Madness! The end of the regular season has left us with solid trends for each team. Use the following performance insights and stats to handicap what promises to be an exciting matchup.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Alcorn State wound up with a 95.33 SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for the 2025-26 college basketball regular season, while Alabama State finished with a 95.33 power ranking.
- Away Records - Tournament games are typically played at neutral venues, which means both teams are away from their home courts. Alcorn State comes to this matchup with a 2-18 record as an away team, ranking them 6th in the SWAC Conference for away team wins. Their opponent, Alabama State, finished the regular season with a 4-15 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the SWAC Conference for away team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Alcorn State finished 5th (0.389) in the SWAC Conference, with Alabama State ending up 5th (0.389) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 SWAC Conference.
- Overall Win Percentage - Alcorn State had a 0.267 regular season overall win percentage, with Alabama State notching a 0.323 overall win percentage at the end of the 2025-26 regular season.
- Team Records - Alcorn State tallied a 8-22 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Alabama State put together a 10-21 standing for 2025-26 college basketball regular season.
Moneyline Mage
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Hear ye, hear ye! Alcorn State and Alabama State clash in March Madness!
Alcorn State 8-22, Alabama State 10-21. SWAC rivals fight for survival!
The tables below have the best point spread lines, total lines, and moneylines for this matchup. Bet on March Madness games at BetRivers and BetMGM. Review this matchup's prop bets below. Go forth and witness the magic on the hardwood!
Best Braves at Hornets Odds
| Underdog Alcorn State | Favorite Alabama State |
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| Underdog Alcorn State | Favorite Alabama State |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Alabama State is a -7.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Alcorn State is a +7.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 142.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 142.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Alabama State is a -325 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Alcorn State is a +260 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Bet |
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Alcorn State
Alabama State
3/09/26 2:00pm EDT | +7.5 -105-7.5 -115 |
Underdog Alcorn State - Alcorn State bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +7.5 Alcorn State underdog bet wins if they lose by 7 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 8 or more.
Favorite Alabama State - Alabama State bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -7.5 Alabama State favorite bet wins if they win by 8 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 7 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Alcorn State at Alabama State Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Alcorn State
Alabama State
First to 5 Points
3/09/26 2:00pm EDT | +110-155Bet |
Alcorn State
Alabama State
First to 10 Points
3/09/26 2:00pm EDT | +125-175Bet |
Alcorn State
Alabama State
First to 15 Points
3/09/26 2:00pm EDT | +140-200Bet |
Alcorn State
Alabama State
Game to Overtime
3/09/26 2:00pm EDT | Yes +850No -3000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Alabama State | 10-22 | 0.313 | 5-4 | 4-15 | 7-11 | +7 | 0.389 | L3 |
| Alcorn State | 9-23 | 0.281 | 5-4 | 2-18 | 7-11 | +7 | 0.389 | L1 |
Alcorn State & Alabama State Futures Odds
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
Alcorn State Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Alcorn State YR: futures available
Alabama State Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Alabama State YR: futures available
Alcorn State & Alabama State Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Alcorn State vs Alabama State College Basketball Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Monday, March 9th, 2026 at 2:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Alcorn State vs Alabama State Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Alcorn State vs Alabama State Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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