Alcorn State vs Texas Southern Prediction 2/26/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Alcorn State Braves and Texas Southern Tigers meet Thursday in college basketball action at the H&PE Arena. Here’s an Alcorn State vs. Texas Southern prediction. This article will include an Alcorn State vs. Texas Southern pick.

Alcorn State Braves Betting Preview

The Alcorn State Braves lost to Florida A&M and beat Jackson State, and they play Prairie View A&M next. Alcorn State has won 3 of its last 4 games.

The Alcorn State Braves are averaging 70.2 points on 42.7 percent shooting and allowing 85 points on 50.5 percent shooting. Shane Lancaster is averaging 11.5 points and 2 rebounds, while Tycen McDaniels is averaging 10.7 points and 5.5 rebounds. Jameel Morris is the third double-digit scorer and Nick Woodard is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The Alcorn State Braves are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 70.4 percent from the free throw line. The Alcorn State Braves are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 27.5 rebounds per game.

Texas Southern Tigers Betting Preview

The Texas Southern Tigers beat Arkansas-Pine Bluff and lost to Miss Valley State, and they play Jackson State next. Texas Southern has won 6 of its last 9 games.

The Texas Southern Tigers are averaging 77.8 points on 45.4 percent shooting and allowing 81.6 points on 44.8 percent shooting. Troy Hupstead is averaging 14.6 points and 9.3 rebounds, while Bryce Roberts is averaging 11.6 points and 2 rebounds. Zaire Hayes is grabbing 3.2 rebounds, and Alex Anderson is dishing 1.8 assists. The Texas Southern Tigers are shooting 33.5 percent from beyond the arc and 71.1 percent from the free throw line. The Texas Southern Tigers are allowing 33.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.8 rebounds per game.

Why the Texas Southern Tigers will win

• Alcorn State has lost 14 of its last 15 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Texas Southern has won seven of its last eight games against the Southwestern Athletic Conference at Health and Physical Education Arena.
• Texas Southern has won the first half in each of its last three games against Alcorn State.

Why the Alcorn State Braves will win

• Alcorn State has won four of its last five games at Health and Physical Education Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Texas Southern has lost the first half in three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points: Facts

• Each of Alcorn State’s last seven Thursday games against the Southwestern Athletic Conference have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.
• Each of Texas Southern’s last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents has produced a total of 148 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Alcorn State ranks 360th among Division 1 teams for point differential per game this season (-14.2).
• Alcorn State ranks 360th among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (29.5).

Alcorn State vs Texas Southern Prediction

I’m not buying this line. There’s not much of a gap between Alcorn State and Texas Southern. These teams played a month ago and it was a one-point game with a minute left. Texas Southern has lost 4 games at home and is 8-16 ATS on the season. Alcorn State is a profitable 15-11 ATS on the season. Alcorn State has covered 7 of its last 10 games and that includes massive upsets over Bethune-Cookman and Southern. Give me the points with Alcorn State.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Alcorn State +7.5