| MATCHUP | Florida A&M Rattlers | Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 6-9 | 1-18 |
| Spread | -11.5 -112 | +11.5 -108 |
| Moneyline | -800 | +550 |
| Total | Over 139.5 (-108) | Under 139.5 (-112) |
| Where | R.W. Harrison HPER Complex, Itta Bena, MS | |
| When | Monday, January 19, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
The Florida A&M Rattlers and Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils meet Monday in the college basketball action at the Western Hall. Here’s a Florida A&M vs Mississippi Valley State Prediction. This article will include a Florida A&M vs Mississippi Valley State Pick.
Florida A&M Rattlers Betting Preview
The Florida A&M Rattlers beat Grambling and Arkansas-Pine Bluff, and they play Alcorn State next. Florida A&M has won 3 straight games.
The Florida A&M Rattlers are averaging 80.8 points on 43.4 percent shooting and allowing 92.9 points on 46.7 percent shooting. Jaquan Sanders is averaging 13.1 points and 2.7 rebounds, while Tyler Shirley is averaging 11 points and 4.9 rebounds. Antonio Baker Jr. is dishing 1.9 assists, and Micah Octave is grabbing 8.3 rebounds. The Florida A&M Rattlers are shooting 32.3 percent from beyond the arc and 65.2 percent from the free throw line. The Florida A&M Rattlers are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.1 rebounds per game.
Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils Betting Preview
The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils lost to Texas Southern and Bethune-Cookman, and they play Grambling next. Mississippi Valley State hasn’t beat a D1 opponent since February of last year.
The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils are averaging 67.1 points on 40.2 percent shooting and allowing 92.3 points on 48.4 percent shooting. Michael James is averaging 20.6 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Daniel Mayfield is averaging 12.1 points and 5.9 assists. Patrick Punch is dishing 2.1 assists and Lamont Sams is grabbing 4.6 rebounds. The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils are shooting 29.8 percent from beyond the arc and 72.4 percent from the free throw line. The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils are allowing 38.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 28.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Florida A&M Rattlers will win
- Mississippi Valley State has lost each of its last 17 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Florida A&M has won six of its last seven night games.
- Florida A&M has won the first half in six of its last eight night games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Mississippi Valley State’s last eight Monday games against the Southwestern Athletic Conference Conference have produced a total of 136 or fewer points.
- Ten of Florida A&M’s last 12 night games against the Southwestern Athletic Conference have produced a total of 141+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Mississippi Valley State ranks 365th among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (16.7).
- Mississippi Valley State has recorded the equal-longest losing streak among Division 1 teams this season (17 games).
- Florida A&M ranks 358th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (8.9).
- Florida A&M ranks 358th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (19.6).
Florida A&M vs Mississippi Valley State Prediction
This game has nothing to do with what you think of Florida A&M. It has everything to do with how awful Mississippi Valley State is. For years, Mississippi Valley State has been the worst team in college basketball and this season hasn’t been much different. The Delta Devils also don’t cover enough numbers to be worth the suffering. Florida A&M is 3-1 SU and 4-0 ATS in its last 4 games and has smoked Mississippi Valley State in its last few meetings. Everyone does. I have to lay the chalk with Florida A&M.