Bethune-Cookman vs Florida A&M Prediction 3/5/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Bethune-Cookman vs Florida A&M Prediction for this college basketball matchup on Thursday, March 5th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.

Florida A&M Rattlers Preview

The Florida A&M Rattlers have a 13-15 overall record and a 10-7 record in the SWAC. They are coming off a 66-59 road win against Grambling and their previous three games were an 82-71 road win against Southern, a 76-63 home win against Alabama State and a 63-61 home loss against Alabama A&M.

Offensively, Florida A&M averages 70.1 points per game, while allowing 75.1 points per game defensively. The Rattlers shoot with 44% from the field and grab 33.8 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12.9 assists per game. They average 3.1 blocks per game and 7.6 steals per game defensively.

Tyler Shirley leads Florida A&M in scoring, with an average of 11.7 points per game, while shooting with 42.2% from the field and 77.5% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 5.3 rebounds. Jaquan Sanders leads the team in assists with 3.7 per game.

Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Preview

The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats have a 17-13 overall record and a 14-3 record in the SWAC. They are coming off an 82-79 road win against Southern and their previous three games were a 76-71 road win against Grambling, an 85-76 home win against Alabama A&M and an 82-71 home win against Alabama State.

Offensively, Bethune-Cookman averages 75.6 points per game, while allowing 77 points per game defensively. The Wildcats shoot with 47% from the field and grab 36.1 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.9 assists per game. They average 4.7 blocks per game and 7.1 steals per game defensively.

Jakobi Heady leads Bethune-Cookman in scoring, with an average of 18.1 points per game, while shooting with 52% from the field and 80% from the free throw line. Ariel Bland is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.6 per game. Seneca Willoughby leads the team in assists with 2.8 per game.

Bethune-Cookman Wildcats @ Florida A&M Rattlers Betting Trends: March 5, 2026

Why the Florida A&M Rattlers will win

• Florida A&M has won seven of its last eight games following a road win.
• Florida A&M has won the first half in eight of its last 10 games at Al Lawson Center.

Why the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats will win

• Bethune-Cookman has won each of its last seven games against Florida A&M.
• Florida A&M has lost eight of its last nine Thursday games.
• Bethune-Cookman has won the first half in each of its last four night games at Al Lawson Center.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Bethune-Cookman’s last six night games have produced a total of 147+ points.
• Five of Florida A&M’s last six home games have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Florida A&M ranks 360th among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (15.2).
• Florida A&M ranks 360th among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (18.9%).
• Bethune-Cookman ranks T357th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (8.5).
• Bethune-Cookman ranks T30th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (4.7).

Bethune-Cookman vs Florida A&M Prediction

In this Bethune-Cookman vs Florida A&M Prediction, Bethune-Cookman is coming as -2.5 road favorites. Bethune-Cookman has been the better team this season and have been in excellent form lately, with an 8-2 record in their last 10 games and 7-3 against the spread. Florida A&M has been playing good basketball as well, with a 4-1 record both straight up and against the spread in its last 4 games, but have been dominated by Bethune-Cookman in recent years, as they are 1-9 in their last 10 head-to-head meetings. Take Bethune-Cookman and lay the points in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Bethune-Cookman -2.5