Southern vs Alcorn State Basketball Odds

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Southern and Alcorn State are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, January 31st, 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, Southern currently has a 98.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Alcorn State is 94.33.
  • Away Southern - Southern starts this game with a 3-10 record as an away team, ranking them 1st in the SWAC Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Alcorn State - Alcorn State meets Southern boasting a 1-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 7th in the SWAC Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Southern currently ranks 3rd (0.571) in the SWAC Conference, with Alcorn State now standing 8th (0.286) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 SWAC Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Southern has a 0.400 overall win percentage, with Alcorn State matching up with a 0.158 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Southern currently possesses 8-12 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Alcorn State has tallied a 3-16 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hocus pocus! Southern wizards with 8-12 record face Alcorn State on Saturday.

SWAC showdown! Southern 4-3 conference record battles Alcorn State 2-5 standing.

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. Southern on winning streak, Alcorn State on losing streak. May the best team win!

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Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Alcorn State
Favorite

Southern
Southern has a -7.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Alcorn State has a +7.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. Alcorn State is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetMGM has the best over line of 147.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 147.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Alcorn State
Favorite

Southern
Southern is the -325 moneyline favorite. Risk $325 to win $100 on Southern at BetMGM. Alcorn State is the +260 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $260 on Alcorn State. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Southern vs Alcorn State College Basketball game on Saturday, January 31st, 2026?

Southern is a -7.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Alcorn State is a +7.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Southern vs Alcorn State College Basketball game on Saturday, January 31st, 2026?

The best over line is 147.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 147.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Southern vs Alcorn State College Basketball game on Saturday, January 31st, 2026?

Southern is a -325 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Alcorn State is a +260 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

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Southern
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1/31/26 4:00pm EST
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Underdog Alcorn State - Alcorn State bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 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 Southern - Southern bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.

A -7.5 Southern favorite bet wins if they win by 8 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 7 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Southern at Alcorn State Prop Bets

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Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Southern, Alcorn State
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Southern12-140.4627-25-128-5+20.615L1
Alcorn State6-190.2403-32-165-8+50.385L1

Southern & Alcorn 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.

Southern Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Southern YR: futures available

Alcorn State Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Alcorn State YR: futures available

Southern & Alcorn State Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Southern vs Alcorn State College Basketball Game

  1. 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 Saturday, January 31st, 2026 at 4:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. 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.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Southern vs Alcorn State Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Southern vs Alcorn State Game.

  4. 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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