| MATCHUP | Alabama State Hornets | Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 4-10 | 1-14 |
| Where | R.W. Harrison HPER Complex, Itta Bena, MS | |
| When | Saturday, January 3, 2026 | |
| Time | 06:30 PM EST | |
Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils Preview
Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils have a 1-13 record this season and are in 12th place in the SWAC. They have a 1-1 home record and are coming off a 93-69 away loss against Oklahoma. Their previous three games were an 86-51 away loss against West Virginia, a 96-49 away loss against Florida State and an 88-64 home loss against Tarleton State.
Offensively, Mississippi Valley State averages 64.6 points per game, while allowing 90.5 points per game defensively. The Delta Devils shoot with 40% from the field and grab 30.9 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12.4 assists per game. They average 3.2 blocks per game and 7.5 steals per game defensively.
Michael James leads Mississippi Valley State in scoring, with an average of 20.4 points per game, while shooting with 45.1% from the field and 90.4% from the free throw line. Lamont Sams is the team’s leading rebounder with 4 per game, while Delkedric Holmes adds a team-high 2.9 assists per game.
Alabama State Hornets Preview
Alabama State Hornets have a 3-10 record this season and are tied for 6th place in the SWAC. They have a 1-9 away record and are coming off a 94-56 away loss against Mississippi State. Their previous three games were an 88-67 away loss against Memphis, an 88-51 away loss against Cincinnati and an 85-77 away loss against Missouri.
Offensively, Alabama State averages 74.3 points per game, while allowing 83.7 points per game defensively. The Hornets shoot with 42% from the field and grab 35.4 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.1 assists per game. They average 3.1 blocks per game and 8.2 steals per game defensively.
Asjon Anderson leads Alabama State in scoring, with an average of 17.4 points per game, while shooting with 37.1% from the field and 78.1% from the free throw line. Jerquarius Stanback is the team’s leading rebounder with 4.8 per game, while Asjon Anderson also leads the team with 3.7 assists per game.
Alabama State Hornets @ Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils Betting Trends: January 3, 2026
Why the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils will win
- Alabama State has lost each of its last eight road games.
- The home team has won each of Alabama State’s last six games.
- Mississippi Valley State has won the first half in each of its last five day games at R.W. Harrison HPER Complex.
Why the Alabama State Hornets will win
- Mississippi Valley State has lost each of its last 56 day games.
- Alabama State has won each of its last 11 day games against Mississippi Valley State.
- Mississippi Valley State has lost the first half in each of its last 12 games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Mississippi Valley State’s last seven day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.
- Eight of Alabama State’s last 10 games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 138 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Mississippi Valley State ranks 365th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (10.1).
- Mississippi Valley State ranks 365th among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (17.1).
- Alabama State has recorded the equal-longest road losing streak among Division 1 teams this season (8 games).
Alabama State vs Mississippi Valley State Prediction
In this Alabama State vs Mississippi Valley State Prediction, Alabama State is coming as -13 road favorites. Both teams have been bad this season but Mississippi Valley State has been atrocious with just one win in 14 games played. Alabama State has been terrible on the road with just one win in 10 road games and are 1-4 against the spread in their last 5 games, while Mississippi Valley State is a perfect 3-0 ATS in its last three games. Mississippi Valley State has been terrible but laying double digits on the road with Alabama State is not something I’m willing to do. I expect the hosts to keep this somewhat close, so take Mississippi Valley State and get the +13 in this one.