As the college basketball season heats up, teams like Prairie View A&M and Alcorn State are fighting for every win to strengthen their tournament resumes. With a NET ranking of 310, Prairie View A&M is favored to take down Alcorn State, who sits at 352 in the rankings. The CHD Scout prediction has Prairie View A&M winning by 5.9 points, giving Alcorn State just a 29.4% chance of pulling off the upset. This Quad 4 matchup may not carry much weight in the eyes of the selection committee, but a win for either team could provide a much-needed boost in confidence.
Prairie View A&M comes into this game with a bit of momentum, having won two of their last three contests. Alcorn State, on the other hand, has struggled to find consistency, with a record of 3-16 overall and 2-5 in conference play. Neither team has a strong quad record, with Prairie View A&M standing at 0-4 in Q1 games and Alcorn State at 0-4 in Q1 and 0-3 in Q2. With both teams needing quality wins to build a tournament resume, this game takes on added importance.
CHD Scout Prediction
Prairie View A&M
79
Alcorn State
73
Tournament Stakes
Given the recent form and tournament implications, I predict Prairie View A&M will come out on top, winning by around 6 points. The favored Panthers have shown glimpses of promise, and their slightly better record and NET ranking should give them the edge they need to take down Alcorn State at the Davey L. Whitney Complex.