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Florida A&M vs Texas Southern Prediction 2/8/25 College Basketball Picks
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Texas Southern (10-12) vs Florida A&M (8-12)
February 8, 2025 at 06:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Texas Southern -9 — Over/Under: 142
The Florida A&M Rattlers and Texas Southern Tigers meet Saturday in college basketball action at the H&PE Arena. Here’s a Florida A&M vs Texas Southern Prediction. This article will include a Florida A&M vs Texas Southern Pick.
Florida A&M Rattlers Betting PreviewÂ
The Florida A&M Rattlers beat Alabama A&M, lost to Alabama State, and they play Prairie View A&M, Jackson State, and Alcon State next. The Florida A&M Rattlers are averaging 71.8 points on 42.7 percent shooting and allowing 77.3 points on 44.6 percent shooting. Sterling Young is averaging 15.8 points and 1.8 rebounds, while Milton Matthews is averaging 13.3 points and 3 rebounds. Shaqir O’Neal is dishing 0.8 assists, and Jordan Chatman is grabbing 3.4 rebounds. The Florida A&M Rattlers are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 70.8 percent from the free throw line. The Florida A&M Rattlers are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.9 rebounds per game.
Texas Southern Tigers Betting PreviewÂ
The Texas Southern Tigers beat Prairie View A&M, lost to Arkasnas-Pine Bluff, and they play Bethune-Cookman, Grambling, and Southern next. The Texas Southern Tigers are averaging 73.4 points on 42.4 percent shooting and allowing 75.6 points on 41.5 percent shooting. Kevion McClain is averaging 15.1 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Zaire Hayes is averaging 10.4 points and 2 rebounds. Kenny Hunter is grabbing 6.4 rebounds and Duane Posey is dishing 0.7 assists. The Texas Southern Tigers are shooting 33.9 percent from beyond the arc and 73.6 percent from the free throw line. The Texas Southern Tigers are allowing 34.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33 rebounds per game.
Why the Texas Southern Tigers will win
- Florida A&M has lost 15 of its last 17 road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Texas Southern has won seven of its last eight games against the Southwestern Athletic Conference.
- The home team has won the first half in each of Texas Southern’s last three games.
Why the Florida A&M Rattlers will win
- Florida A&M has won five of its last six games against the Southwestern Athletic Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Four of Florida A&M’s last five games have produced a total of 136 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Texas Southern ranks 28th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (71.7).
- Texas Southern ranks T37th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (8.7).
Florida A&M vs Texas Southern Injury Report
Neither Florida A&M nor Texas Southern have a player listed on its injury report.
Florida A&M vs Texas Southern Prediction
Texas Southern has played its best ball at home and is playing its best ball of the season, where it’s 8-2 SU in its last 10 games after starting the season with a 2-10 record. I’m still grabbing the points with Florida A&M, as the Rattlers are 13-5 ATS on the season. Florida A&M has covered each of its last seven games. There are only eight teams in college basketball that have a better cover percentage than Florida A&M at 72.2 percent. Florida A&M also has recent road upsets over Jackson State and Alcorn State. Give me the points with Florida A&M.
