Bethune-Cookman vs Jackson State Prediction 2/16/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Bethune Cookman Wildcats and the Jackson State Tigers meet Monday in college basketball action from the Williams Athletics & Assembly Hall. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Bethune Cookman Wildcats vs. Jackson State Tigers prediction.

Bethune Cookman Wildcats Recap

The Bethune Cookman Wildcats come into this game looking to shake off a 57-55 loss to Alcorn State last time out to slip to 13-12 this season. After this game, Bethune Cookman will head home for a game against Alabama State.

Wildcats Have Eight-Game Win Streak Snapped

Jakobi Heady leads the Wildcats in scoring with 17.4 PPG along with 4.8 RPG while Arterio Morris has 11.2 PPG with 4 RPG and a team-high 3 APG and 1.6 SPG as well. Daniel Rouzan has 11 PPG with 4.6 RPG while Quentin Heady has 10 PPG with 3.6 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Bethune Cookman so far this season. Ariel Bland has a team-high 5 RPG to lead the Wildcats on the glass so far this season. As a team, Bethune Cookman is averaging 74.3 PPG on 45.6% shooting from the field, 34% from three and 68.2% from the foul line this season. 

Jackson State Tigers Recap

The Jackson State Tigers come into this game looking to add on to their 80-60 win over Florida A&M last time out to sit at 8-17 this season. After this game, Jackson State will head on the road for a game against Alcorn State.

Tigers Alternate Wins & Losses In 4 Straight

Daeshun Ruffin leads Jackson State in scoring and assists with 21.7 PPG and 5.4 APG while Jayme Mitchell Jr. has 13.3 PPG with 4.7 RPG this season. Dorian McMillian also has 11.5 PPG with 4 RPG to cap off the trio of double-digit scorers for Jackson State so far this season. As a team, Jackson State is averaging 69.4 PPG on 39.3% shooting from the field, 31.5% from three and 76.8% from the foul line this season.

Bethune-Cookman Wildcats @ Jackson State Tigers Betting Trends: February 16, 2026

Why the Jackson State Tigers will win

• Jackson State has won 18 of its last 19 games at Lee E. Williams Athletic and Assembly Center following a home win.
• Jackson State has won the first half in nine of its last 11 games against Conference opponents at Lee E. Williams Athletic and Assembly Center.

Why the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats will win

• Bethune-Cookman has won eight of its last nine games.
• Jackson State has lost 14 of its last 17 night games.
• Jackson State has lost the first half in each of its last three night games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Jackson State’s last four night games against Conference opponents at Lee E. Williams Athletic and Assembly Center have produced a total of 162+ points.
• Four of Bethune-Cookman’s last five games have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Jackson State ranks 365th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (41.2).
• Jackson State ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for field goal percentage this season (39.3%).
• Bethune-Cookman ranks 356th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (8.6).
• Bethune-Cookman ranks T35th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (4.6).

Bethune Cookman Wildcats vs. Jackson State Tigers Prediction

I’m on Bethune Cookman here. I just think Bethune Cookman is the better team and one of the premier SWAC programs out there and I just don’t see a world where Jackson State manages to keep this game close. I think Bethune Cookman pulls away in the second half for a win and cover here. Give me Bethune Cookman.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Bethune Cookman -5.5