The Hornets will play the Golden Lions on Monday, January 5th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 6:30 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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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
Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Alabama State and Arkansas-Pine Bluff are set to hit the hardwood on Monday, January 5th, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Alabama State currently has a 98.67 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Arkansas-Pine Bluff is 99.33.
- Away Alabama State - Alabama State starts this game with a 2-9 record as an away team, ranking them 1st in the SWAC Conference for away team wins.
- Home Arkansas-Pine Bluff - Arkansas-Pine Bluff meets Alabama State boasting a 3-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the SWAC Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Alabama State currently ranks 1st (1.000) in the SWAC Conference, with Arkansas-Pine Bluff now standing 1st (1.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 SWAC Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Alabama State has a 0.286 overall win percentage, with Arkansas-Pine Bluff matching up with a 0.286 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Alabama State currently possesses 4-10 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Arkansas-Pine Bluff has tallied a 4-10 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
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Hocus pocus, Alabama State faces Arkansas-Pine Bluff in thrilling college basketball showdown.
Both teams sit at 4-10 overall, with conference records crucial for tournament seeds.
Alabama State and Arkansas-Pine Bluff each hold a 1-0 SWAC standing. Alabama State on a win streak, while Arkansas-Pine Bluff has won 3 straight. Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.
Best Hornets at Golden Lions Odds
| Underdog Alabama State | Favorite Arkansas-Pine Bluff |
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| Underdog Alabama State | Favorite Arkansas-Pine Bluff |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Arkansas-Pine Bluff is a -1.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Alabama State is a +1.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 159.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 159.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
Arkansas-Pine Bluff is a -120 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Alabama State is a +100 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Alabama State
Arkansas-Pine Bluff
1/05/26 6:30pm EST | +1.5 -110-1.5 -110 |
Underdog Alabama State - Alabama State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +1.5 Alabama State underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.
Favorite Arkansas-Pine Bluff - Arkansas-Pine Bluff bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -1.5 Arkansas-Pine Bluff favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.
Alabama State at Arkansas-Pine Bluff 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.
| BetMGM Bet |
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Alabama State
Arkansas-Pine Bluff
First to 5 Points
1/05/26 6:30pm EST | -118-115Bet |
Alabama State
Arkansas-Pine Bluff
First to 10 Points
1/05/26 6:30pm EST | -120-115Bet |
Alabama State
Arkansas-Pine Bluff
First to 15 Points
1/05/26 6:30pm EST | -120-115Bet |
Alabama State
Arkansas-Pine Bluff
Game to Overtime
1/05/26 6:30pm EST | Yes +800No -3000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 11-13 | 0.458 | 6-2 | 5-11 | 8-3 | +2 | 0.727 | W5 |
| Alabama State | 7-17 | 0.292 | 3-2 | 3-13 | 4-7 | +6 | 0.364 | L2 |
Alabama State & Arkansas-Pine Bluff 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.
Alabama State Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Alabama State YR: futures available
Arkansas-Pine Bluff Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Arkansas-Pine Bluff YR: futures available
Alabama State & Arkansas-Pine Bluff 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 Alabama State vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff 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, January 5th, 2026 at 6:30 pm EST, 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 Alabama State vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Alabama State vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff 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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