Bethune-Cookman vs Alcorn State Prediction 2/14/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Bethune-Cookman vs Alcorn State Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, February 14th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.

Alcorn State Braves Preview

The Alcorn State Braves have a 5-18 overall record this season and a 4-7 record in the SWAC. They are coming off a 74-66 road loss against Mississippi Valley State and their previous four games were an 84-77 road loss against Arkansas-Pine Bluff, a 74-50 home win against Grambling, a 78-73 home win against Southern and an 82-73 road loss against Bethune-Cookman.

Offensively, Alcorn State averages 66.8 points per game, while allowing 83.4 points per game defensively. The Braves shoot with 42% from the field and grab 29.5 rebounds per game, while dishing out 11.7 assists per game. They average 3.3 blocks per game and 7.4 steals per game defensively.

Shane Lancaster leads the Braves in scoring with an average of 11.5 points per game, while shooting with 48.3% from the field and 75.9% from the free throw line. Tycen McDaniels is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.2 per game. Jameel Morris leads the team in assists made with an average of 3 per game.

Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Preview

The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats have a 13-11 overall record this season and a 10-1 record in the SWAC. They are coming off a 79-69 home win against Texas Southern and their previous four games were an 82-76 home win against Prairie View, an 80-62 road win against Alabama A&M, a 69-54 road win against Alabama State and an 82-73 home win against Alcorn State.

Offensively, Bethune-Cookman averages 75.1 points per game, while allowing 77.7 points per game defensively. The Wildcats shoot with 46% from the field and grab 36.3 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.6 assists per game. They average 4.6 blocks per game and 7.2 steals per game defensively.

Jakobi Heady leads the Wildcats in scoring, rebounds and assists, with an average of 17.8 points per game, 5.1 rebounds per game and 3 assists per game, while shooting with 50.8% from the field and 80.1% from the free throw line.

Bethune-Cookman Wildcats @ Alcorn State Braves Betting Trends: February 14, 2026

Why the Alcorn State Braves will win

• Alcorn State has won five of its last six day games at Davey L. Whitney Complex.
• Bethune-Cookman has lost each of its last three games at Davey L. Whitney Complex.

Why the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats will win

• Bethune-Cookman has won each of its last eight games.
• Alcorn State has lost 19 of its last 24 games.
• Bethune-Cookman has won the first half in four of its last five day games against Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of Bethune-Cookman’s last eight day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.
• Eleven of Alcorn State’s last 13 games at Davey L. Whitney Complex have produced a total of 143 or fewer points.

Bethune-Cookman vs Alcorn State Prediction

In this Bethune-Cookman vs Alcorn State Prediction, Bethune-Cookman is coming as -7.5 road favorites. Bethune-Cookman has been the better team this season and have been scorching-hot lately, with eight consecutive wins and 5-2 against the spread in their last 7. They are facing a struggling Alcorn State squad that is 3-6 in its last 9 games but 6-2 against the spread, but they have been a bottom-10 team defensively in the entire nation and bottom-35 offensively, with a terrible -16.6 point differential, so the value here lies with the road team. Take Bethune-Cookman and lay the points.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Bethune-Cookman -7.5