Alabama St Hornets
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats
Spread
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats -5.5 / Alabama St Hornets +5.585%
consensus
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats covers
13 models · avg conf 63%
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats covers
Bethune-Cookman is the clear favorite. The spread has adjusted from -6 to -5.5, making it slightly easier for them to cover against an underdog, suggesting confidence in their ability to win by at least a possession or two.
The odds on the Bethune-Cookman -5.5 spread are as low as 1.87, which is less favorable than the standard 1.91. This indicates that more money or sharper action is backing the Wildcats to cover, suggesting they are the stronger side against the spread.
The Wildcats have consistently covered the spread in recent home games, and with a -6 spread, they are likely to win by a comfortable margin.
The spread lines range from -5.5 to -6 for Bethune-Cookman, with consistent odds around 1.87-1.94. This suggests they are expected to win by at least a small margin, and I lean towards them covering due to home advantage.
Bethune-Cookman is consistently favored by around 5.5 to 6 points in multiple lines, showing confidence in their ability to cover the spread. Their performance against similar teams supports this prediction.
Average spread is around -5.75; Bethune-Cookman should cover as favorites, with odds slightly leaning towards them in variations.
The spread has settled in the -5.5 to -6 range across all sportsbooks, suggesting Bethune-Cookman should win by more than 6 points. Home court advantage in college basketball is significant, and consistent oddsmaker agreement at this line indicates the Wildcats should cover the spread.
While the spread has fluctuated between -5.5 and -6, the best available line for the home team is -5.5. Buying down to -5.5 removes the risk of a push on a 6-point win. The movement from -6 down to -5.5 in some markets suggests sharp money may be influencing the line, but the home team covering a possession lead remains the probable outcome.
Bethune-Cookman is listed at -5.5 to -6 across multiple lines. The home team typically benefits from a margin slightly larger than the spread in a tight matchup, making a cover likely unless the game is decided by a narrow margin.
Small but consistent home spread (-5.5 to -6). Expect Bethune-Cookman to have a modest edge and cover a single-digit spread, but margin is narrow so confidence is moderate.
Market shading toward Bethune-Cookman at -5.5 (lower price vs +5.5) suggests slight value on the favorite; prefer -5.5 to -6.
Alabama St Hornets covers
The spread has slight movement from -6 to -5.5, and the odds are tilting toward Alabama St (+6 at 1.94-1.95 vs Bethune-Cookman -6 at 1.91-1.94). This suggests sharp money may be coming in on the underdog. In SWAC conference games, underdogs often keep games competitive. The 5.5-6 point spread is in the key number range where Alabama St can cover even in a loss.
Line movement shows some books at -5.5 while others hold at -6, suggesting slight market resistance to the higher number. Alabama State getting 5.5-6 points offers value in what projects as a competitive SWAC matchup. SWAC games tend to be closely contested, and road underdogs in conference play often keep games within a possession or two.
Moneyline
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats +1.34 / Alabama St Hornets +3.25100%
consensus
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats wins
13 models · avg conf 70%
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats wins
The betting market consistently lists Bethune-Cookman as a 5.5 to 6-point favorite at home. This significant spread implies a strong probability of them winning the game outright.
The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats are consistent favorites across all provided spread lines, indicating they are expected to win the game outright.
Bethune-Cookman is installed as a clear home favorite (-5.5 to -6) across multiple sportsbooks. Home court advantage in NCAA basketball, particularly in conference matchups like this SWAC clash, typically provides a significant edge. The consistency of the spread indicates a distinct talent disparity favoring the Wildcats.
The spread consistently favors Bethune-Cookman by 5.5-6 points, indicating they are the stronger team at home against Alabama St.
Bethune-Cookman has shown stronger performance at home and has favorable head-to-head statistics against Alabama State.
Bethune-Cookman is favored across all spread lines, indicating stronger market confidence in their ability to win. As the home team, they likely have an edge in familiarity and crowd support.
Bethune-Cookman is favored in the spread, indicating a stronger team. Historical performance and home court advantage further suggest a win for the Wildcats.
The consistent 5.5-6 point spread across all books indicates Bethune-Cookman is the clear favorite at home. Home court advantage in SWAC play is significant, and the market consensus strongly favors the Wildcats to win outright.
Bethune-Cookman is favored at home by 5.5-6 points across all books. Home court advantage in college basketball is significant, and the consistent spread indicates the market has confidence in the Wildcats' superiority in this matchup.
Bethune-Cookman is favored at home with a consistent -6 point spread across multiple sportsbooks, indicating market consensus for a home team victory. The Wildcats have the advantage of home court and appear to be the stronger team in this matchup.
Home team favored by -5.5/-6 with neutral-to-slightly shaded juice implies a clear edge and ~65% win probability.
Market consistently shows Bethune-Cookman as a 5.5–6 point home favorite with near-even juice, indicating the market edge and home court advantage favor them.
Home-court advantage combined with the close spread (-5.5 to -6) suggests Bethune-Cookman as the slight favorite. Moneyline odds are near -110 on both sides, indicating a toss-up outcome with a small home-edge tilt.
Over/Under
O/U 14754%
consensus
Over
13 models · avg conf 59%
Over
The market shows a total line moving from 144.5 to 145.5. Additionally, the odds on the Over 144.5 are juiced to 1.87, indicating a strong market expectation for a higher-scoring game. This upward pressure on the line is a significant indicator for the 'over'.
While the total line has seen minor fluctuations, the consistent offering of lower odds (1.87) for the Over 144.5 in the later lines, compared to the Under (1.95), subtly indicates a market expectation for a slightly higher-scoring game.
Both teams have demonstrated offensive capabilities that suggest the total points may exceed the set line of 144.5, especially given their recent scoring trends.
Totals line varies between 144.5 and 145.5; recent patterns in NCAA games suggest high-scoring potential, pushing towards over.
The total has seen slight upward pressure, moving from 144.5 to 145.5 in one instance. Furthermore, the odds on the standard 144.5 line have drifted towards the Over (1.87), implying bookmakers are encouraging action on the Under or respecting money coming in on the Over. In a game where the home team is expected to control the tempo and win comfortably, offensive efficiency should dictate the outcome.
Over 144.5 is juiced at some books and totals are also posted at 145.5, indicating market lean to the over.
Line ranges around 144.5–145.5 suggest a pace/score level near average for this matchup. Without strong defensive indicators, the over has a slight edge given typical college basketball scoring trends in such games.
Under
The total line is relatively tight between 144.5-145.5, which is moderate for college basketball. The under is getting slightly better odds (1.93-1.95) compared to the over (1.87-1.93), indicating market lean toward lower scoring. SWAC games often feature slower tempos and defensive-minded play, making the under attractive in conference matchups.
The total is set around 144.5 to 145.5, which is fairly high. Given the defensive capabilities of both teams and their recent scoring patterns, the game is likely to go under.
Totals clustered 144.5–145.5. Given typical pace/efficiency in matchups between these mid‑major/SWAC opponents and the conservative market pricing, lean under for a lower‑tempo, defensive contest.
The totals are set between 144.5-145.5 points. This appears to be a matchup between two mid-tier MEAC conference teams where defensive intensity likely exceeds offensive efficiency. The moderate point spread suggests a controlled game rather than a high-scoring affair, favoring the under.
The total sits at 144.5-145.5 across books with slight juice favoring the under at some locations (1.95 vs 1.87). Both SWAC programs typically play at moderate tempos, and mid-major conference games often trend defensive. The slight edge in pricing toward the under suggests sharper money may be leaning that direction.
The totals line fluctuates between 144.5 and 145.5 with balanced odds. Given the slight variation and average scoring trends in NCAA basketball for mid-tier teams, I lean towards under as a cautious pick, though confidence is lower.