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Alabama A&M vs Texas Southern Prediction 3/12/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks
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| MATCHUP | Alabama A&M Bulldogs | Texas Southern Tigers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 17-14 | 12-17 |
| Spread | -1.5 100 | +1.5 -120 |
| Moneyline | -120 | +100 |
| Total | Over 144.5 (-108) | Under 144.5 (-112) |
| Where | Gateway Center, College Park, GA | |
| When | Thursday, March 12, 2026 | |
| Time | 02:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The Texas Southern Tigers and the Alabama A&M Bulldogs will meet on Thursday afternoon in a SWAC Tournament matchup at Bartow Arena in Birmingham, Alabama.
Texas Southern Tigers Betting Preview
The Texas Southern Tigers enter Thursday’s contest with a 12–17 overall win-loss record, including a 10–8 mark in conference play and a 3–12 record on the road. The Tigers have compiled wins over Prairie View A&M, Alabama State and Grambling, while dropping games to Jackson State, Alcorn State and Southern.
These two teams met earlier this season. Who prevailed? Who played well? In the Texas Southern Tigers 89–74 win over the Alabama A&M Bulldogs two months ago, Texas Southern guard Alex Anderson amassed 16 points (5 of 12 shooting from the field: 5 of 6 shooting from the free-throw line), 3 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal showcasing his ability to lead the Tigers backcourt.
The Texas Southern Tigers average 73.9 points on 44.6 percent shooting from the field and 33.1 percent shooting from three-point range per game. Shifting our focus to the defensive side of the basketball, the Tigers are allowing opponents 79.8 points per contest which ranks an abysmal 312th in the nation.
Senior forward Troy Hupstead leads the Texas Southern Tigers with 14.6 points, 9.3 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 0.6 steals per game, while senior guard Bryce Roberts contributes 11.1 points, 2.2 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.2 steals per contest. Senior guard Alex Anderson provides the Tigers with further backcourt stability averaging 16 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1 steal per game.
Alabama A&M Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Alabama A&M Bulldogs enter Thursday afternoon’s game with a 17–14 record, including a 10-8 mark in conference play and a 4-8 record on the road. The Bulldogs have compiled wins over Grambling, FAMU, Mississippi Valley State and the Jackson State Tigers, while losing recent games to Southern, Bethune Cookman and the Alcorn State Braves.
Earlier this season, in the Alabama A&M Bulldogs 80–53 victory over Tennessee State, Alabama A&M guard Sami Pissis tallied 21 points (7 of 12 shooting from the field: 4 of 8 shooting from three-point range), 7 assists, 1 rebound and 2 steals illustrating his ability to play at a high level.
The Alabama A&M Bulldogs average 71.5 points on 43.6 percent shooting from the field and 33.6 percent shooting from three‑point range per game. Defensively, the Bulldogs are allowing opponents 73.9 points per game.
Junior guard Koron Davis leads the Alabama A&M Bulldogs averaging 14.9 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1 steal per game. Senior guard Kintavious Dozier contributes 14.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.3 steals per contest. Senior forward PJ Eason provides the Aggies with a strong interior presence averaging 7.7 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.5 blocks a game.
Why the Texas Southern Tigers Will Win
• Offensive edge. Texas Southern averages 73.9 points on 44.6 percent shooting from the field per game.
• Confidence. The Texas Southern Tigers defeated the Alabama A&M Bulldogs 89–74 earlier this season.
Why the Alabama A&M Bulldogs Will Win
• Quality guard play. Junior guard Koron Davis leads the Alabama A&M Bulldogs averaging 14.9 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1 steal per game.
• Balanced scoring. Dozier, Pissis, and Davis provide consistent and reliable scoring.
• Interior presence. Senior forward PJ Eason provides the Aggies with a strong interior presence averaging 7.7 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.5 blocks a game.
Texas Southern vs. Alabama A&M Prediction
This matchup features Texas Southern’s ability to impose a more aggressive, possession‑driven style offense against an Alabama A&M team that prefers a controlled, slow-paced offense. Alabama A&M’s guard play should keep the Bulldogs competitive, but their offense becomes far less efficient when opponents speed the game up and force them into a style of offense that is not conducive to success. Texas Southern has already shown they can disrupt that comfort zone in the Tigers 89–74 defeat of the Bulldogs earlier this season. With that said, I am backing the Texas Southern Tigers plus the 1.5 points in this game.
