Alabama State vs Texas Southern Prediction 1/27/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate an Alabama State vs Texas Southern prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, January 27th at H&PE Arena in Houston, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Alabama State Hornets Betting Preview

The Alabama State Hornets are 6-13 (3-3) this season after they defeated Prairie View by a score of 95-80 in their last game. Alabama State led 52-45 at halftime and they added 43 points in the second half to pull away with the win. The Hornets shot 52% from the field, 50% on three pointers, and 65% on free throws in the game. Micah Simpson led Alabama State with 23 points and four assists, while Asjon Anderson added 19 points and six assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, Alabama State lost to Alabama A&M by a score of 73-69, but did defeat Alcorn State by a score of 81-66 before that. The Hornets have scored 75.9 points per game with 35.3 rebounds and 12.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 81.1 points against per game this season. Asjon Anderson is averaging 17.7 points and 3.6 assists per game, while Micah Simpson is averaging 14.9 points and 3.4 rebounds per game for the Hornets. Alabama State is shooting 43.1% from the field, 69.8% on free throws, and 34.3% on three pointers this season. 

Texas Southern Tigers Betting Preview

The Texas Southern Tigers are 5-13 (3-4) this year after they defeated Alabama A&M by a score of 89-74 in their last game. Texas Southern trailed 42-32 at halftime, but they scored 57 points in the second half to escape with the win. The Tigers shot 52% from the field, 55% on three pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Jaylen Wysinger led Texas Southern with 23 points and four rebounds, while Troy Hupstead added 17 points and six rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Texas Southern lost to Jackson State by a score of 94-89, but did beat Alcorn State by a score of 72-71 before that. The Tigers have scored 73.8 points per game with 33.7 rebounds and 10.8 assists per game, while they have allowed 81.5 points against per game this season. Troy Hupstead is averaging 15.3 points and 9.0 rebounds per game, while Bryce Roberts is averaging 12.9 points and 2.2 assists per game for the Tigers. Texas Southern is shooting 44.7% from the field, 70.2% on free throws, and 32.1% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Texas Southern Tigers will win

• Alabama State has lost nine of its last 11 road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Texas Southern has won four of its last five games against Conference opponents at Health and Physical Education Arena.

Why the Alabama State Hornets will win

• Texas Southern has lost seven of its last nine day games.
• Alabama State has won seven of its last nine day games against the Southwestern Athletic Conference.
• Alabama State has won the first half in six of its last eight day games.

Total Points Facts

• Twenty-three of Texas Southern’s last 25 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Health and Physical Education Arena have produced a total of 154 or fewer points.
• Twenty-two of Alabama State’s last 25 day games against the Southwestern Athletic Conference have produced a total of 158 or fewer points.

Alabama State vs Texas Southern Prediction 

Texas Southern comes into this matchup after winning three of their last four games and they have scored at least 84 points in three of their last four. The Tigers are shooting 45% from the field and their defense has been better recently. Alabama State has won two of their last three games, but they are shooting just 43% from the field this year. I think Texas Southern is starting to find their groove, like they normally do in conference play, and I like them to win here.

David Racey's Pick: Texas Southern ML