Bethune-Cookman vs Alabama State Prediction 1/31/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Bethune-Cookman vs Alabama State Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, January 31st. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.

Alabama State Hornets Preview

The Alabama State Hornets have a 6-14 overall record this season and a 3-4 record in the SWAC. They are coming off a 96-64 away loss against Texas Southern and their previous three games were a 95-80 away loss against Prairie View, a 73-69 home loss against Alabama A&M and an 81-66 home win against Alcorn State.

Offensively, Alabama State averages 75.4 points per game, while allowing 81.9 points per game defensively. The Hornets shoot with 43% from the field and grab 35 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12.6 assists per game. They average 3.6 blocks per game and 8.7 steals per game defensively.

Asjon Anderson leads Alabama State in scoring, with an average of 16.9 points per game, while shooting with 36.2% from the field and 82.9% from the free throw line. He also leads the team in assists with 3.6 per game, while Jerquarius Stanback leads the team in rebounds with 5.3 per game.

Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Preview

The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats have a 9-11 overall record this season and a 6-1 record in the SWAC. They are coming off an 82-73 home win against Alcorn State and their previous three games were an 85-48 home win against Jackson State, an 87-82 away win against Arkansas-Pine Bluff in overtime and a 79-63 away win against Mississippi Valley State.

Offensively, Bethune-Cookman averages 74.6 points per game, while allowing 80.2 points per game defensively. The Wildcats shoot with 45% from the field and grab 34.6 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.9 assists per game. They average 4.6 blocks per game and 7.5 steals per game defensively.

Jakobi Heady leads Bethune-Cookman in scoring, with an average of 17.2 points per game, while shooting with 49.5% from the field and 83.5% from the free throw line. Ariel Bland is the team’s leading rebounder with 4.9 per game, while Seneca Willoughby leads the team in assists with 3.2 per game.

Bethune-Cookman Wildcats @ Alabama State Hornets Betting Trends: January 31, 2026

Why the Alabama State Hornets will win

• Bethune-Cookman has lost each of its last three away games when playing with a rest advantage.
• Alabama State has won seven of its last eight Saturday games.
• The home team has won the first half in each of the last four games between Bethune-Cookman and Alabama State.

Why the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats will win

• Bethune-Cookman has won each of its last six games against Alabama State.
• Alabama State has lost five of its last six games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• Bethune-Cookman has won the first half in each of its last four day games against Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Alabama State’s last six day games at Dunn-Oliver Acadome have produced a total of 146 or fewer points.
• Six of Bethune-Cookman’s last seven day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.

Bethune-Cookman vs Alabama State Prediction

In this Bethune-Cookman vs Alabama State Prediction, Bethune-Cookman is coming as -2.5 road favorites. Bethune-Cookman has been the better team this season but they have been struggling on the road. They have been in great shape lately, with a 6-1 record in their last 7 games but are just 3-5 against the spread, while Alabama State is 3-7 both straight up and against the spread in its last 10 games. Bethune-Cookman has been dominating Alabama State in recent years, having won their last five meetings and I expect them to keep doing so today. Take Bethune-Cookman and lay the -2.5 points on the road.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Bethune-Cookman -2.5