| MATCHUP | Alcorn State Braves | Florida A&M Rattlers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 3-14 | 7-9 |
| Spread | +8.5 -115 | -8.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | +330 | -425 |
| Total | Over 142.5 (-108) | Under 142.5 (-112) |
| Where | Al Lawson Center, Tallahassee, FL | |
| When | Saturday, January 24, 2026 | |
| Time | 06:00 PM EST | |
Florida A&M Rattlers Preview
Florida A&M Rattlers have a 7-9 record this season and are tied for first in the SWAC. They have a 4-1 conference record and are coming off a 62-48 away win against Mississippi Valley State. Their previous three games were a 71-67 away win against Arkansas-Pine Bluff, a 91-84 home win against Grambling and a 67-59 home win against Southern.
Offensively, Florida A&M averages 69.5 points per game, while allowing 78.4 points per game defensively. The Rattlers shoot with 43% from the field and grab 32.3 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12.6 assists per game. They average 3.0 blocks per game and 7.9 steals per game defensively.
Jaquan Sanders leads Florida A&M in scoring, with an average of 13.3 points per game, while shooting with 43.4% from the field and 86.7% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 3 assists. Tyler Shirley is the team’s leading rebounder with 4.9 per game.
Alcorn State Braves Preview
Alcorn State Braves have a 3-14 record this season and are tied in the 8th place of the SWAC. They have a 2-3 conference record and are coming off a 76-75 home win against Prairie View A&M. Their previous three games were a 72-71 home loss against Texas Southern, an 81-66 away loss against Alabama State and a 64-62 away win against Alabama A&M.
Offensively, Alcorn State averages 66.3 points per game, while allowing 86.7 points per game defensively. The Braves shoot with 41% from the field and grab 30.5 rebounds per game, while dishing out 11.4 assists per game. They average 3.8 blocks per game and 7.2 steals per game defensively.
Shane Lancaster leads Alcorn State in scoring, with an average of 11.6 points per game, while shooting with 51.2% from the field and 77.3% from the free throw line. Tycen McDaniels is the team’s leading rebounder with 4.7 per game. Jameel Morris leads the team in assists with 2.8 per game.
Alcorn State Braves @ Florida A&M Rattlers Betting Trends: January 24, 2026
Why the Florida A&M Rattlers will win
- Alcorn State has lost each of its last 10 night games.
- Florida A&M has won seven of its last eight night games.
- Alcorn State has lost the first half in each of its last 12 road games.
Why the Alcorn State Braves will win
- Alcorn State has won 30 of its last 37 night games against Conference opponents.
- Alcorn State has won the first half in six of its last eight games against Florida A&M.
Total Points Facts
- Five of Florida A&M’s last six night games have produced a total of 138 or fewer points.
- Four of Alcorn State’s last five night games have produced a total of 147+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Florida A&M ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (77.6%).
- Florida A&M ranks 361st among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (15.8).
- Alcorn State ranks 365th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (51.2%).
- Alcorn State ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for point differential per game this season (-20.4).
Alcorn State vs Florida A&M Prediction
In this Alcorn State vs Florida A&M Prediction, Florida A&M is coming as -7.5 home favorites. Florida A&M has been the better team this season, as they are facing a terrible Alcorn State squad that has only three wins in 17 games played and have been atrocious on the road, with a 1-13 record. This will also be the 15th road game for Alcorn State out of their 18 overall games and are going up against a red-hot Florida A&M team that has four straight wins and is 5-0 against the spread in its last 5 games. Alcorn State has an atrocious -20.4 point differential this season, so I expect a blowout win for the home team in this matchup. Take Florida A&M and lay the points.