Alabama A&M vs Bethune-Cookman Prediction 2/21/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate an Alabama A&M vs Bethune-Cookman Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, February 21st. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.

Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Preview

The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats have a 14-13 overall record and an 11-3 record in the SWAC. They are coming off an 82-71 home win against Alabama State and their previous three games were a 91-86 road loss against Jackson State, a 57-55 road loss against Alcorn State and a 79-69 home win against Texas Southern.

Offensively, Bethune-Cookman averages 75 points per game, while allowing 77.2 points per game defensively. The Wildcats shoot with 46% from the field and grab 36.1 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.7 assists per game. They average 4.7 blocks per game and 7 steals per game defensively.

Jakobi Heady leads Bethune-Cookman in scoring, with an average of 18 points per game, while shooting with 50.9% from the field and 79.3% from the free throw line. Ariel Bland is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.2 per game. Seneca Willoughby leads the team in assists with 3 per game.

Alabama A&M Bulldogs Preview

The Alabama A&M Bulldogs have a 16-11 overall record and a 9-5 record in the SWAC. They are coming off a 63-61 road win against Florida A&M and their previous three games were an 82-70 home win against Arkansas-Pine Bluff, a 72-65 home win against Mississippi Valley State and a 66-58 road win against Grambling.

Offensively, Alabama A&M averages 70.8 points per game, while allowing 71.1 points per game defensively. The Bulldogs shoot with 43% from the field and grab 34.6 rebounds per game, while dishing out 11 assists per game. They average 3 blocks per game and 6 steals per game defensively.

Kintavious Dozier leads Alabama A&M in scoring, with an average of 15.5 points per game, while shooting with 44.3% from the field and 83.8% from the free throw line. PJ Eason is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.8 per game. Sami Pissis leads the team in assists with 3.7 per game.

Alabama A&M Bulldogs @ Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Betting Trends: February 21, 2026

Why the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats will win

• Bethune-Cookman has won 12 of its last 13 games at Moore Gymnasium.
• Alabama A&M has lost 13 of its last 14 Saturday road games.
• Bethune-Cookman has won the first half in eight of its last 10 games at Moore Gymnasium.

Why the Alabama A&M Bulldogs will win

• Alabama A&M has won each of its last four games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Bethune-Cookman’s last eight night games have produced a total of 142+ points.
• Five of Alabama A&M’s last six road night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 136 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Bethune-Cookman ranks T35th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (4.7).
• Alabama A&M ranks 37th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (17.9).
• Alabama A&M ranks 50th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (24.0).

Alabama A&M vs Bethune-Cookman Prediction

In this Alabama A&M vs Bethune-Cookman Prediction, Bethune-Cookman is coming as -6.5 home favorites. Alabama A&M has a better overall record and has four consecutive wins, while also playing a better defense this season, so perhaps the wrong team is favored in this spot. Bethune-Cookman has lost two of its last three games and is just 2-2 ATS in its last 4 home games, while Alabama A&M is 3-1 both straight up and against the spread in its last 4 on the road. The value here lies with the road dog, so take Alabama A&M and get the +6.5 points.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Alabama A&M +6.5