| MATCHUP | Florida A&M Rattlers | Tarleton Texans |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 3-5 | 8-4 |
| Where | Wisdom Gym, Stephenville, TX | |
| When | Friday, December 19, 2025 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
In this article, we will formulate a Florida A&M vs Tarleton State Prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, December 19th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Tarleton State Texans Preview
Tarleton State Texans have an 8-4 record this season and are sitting on the 4th place of the WAC. They have a 6-0 home record and are coming off a 88-64 away win against Mississippi Valley State. Their previous three games were a 93-63 home win against Cameron, a 119-54 home win against Howard Payne and a 58-76 away loss against Cincinnati.
Offensively, Tarleton State averages 80.8 points per game, while allowing 72.3 points per game defensively. The Texans shoot with 48% from the field and grab 35.1 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.4 assists per game. They average 3.3 blocks per game and 11.2 steals per game defensively.
Freddy Hicks leads Tarleton State in scoring with an average of 12.3 points per game, is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.3 per game, adding a team-high 3 assists per game, while shooting with 43.8% from the field and 73.5% from the free throw line.
Florida A&M Rattlers Preview
Florida A&M Rattlers have a 1-5 record this season and are sitting on the 8th place of the SWAC. They have a 0-4 away record and are coming off a 60-58 home win against Florida Memorial. Their previous three games were a 82-85 away loss against Jacksonville, a 57-87 away loss against Georgia and a 60-97 away loss against UCF.
Offensively, Florida A&M averages 66.3 points per game, while allowing 86.8 points per game defensively. The Rattlers shoot with 40% from the field and grab 32.3 rebounds per game, while dishing out 11.7 assists per game. They average 3.3 blocks per game and 9 steals per game defensively.
Tyler Shirley leads Florida A&M in scoring with an average of 11.2 points per game and is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.2 per game, while shooting with 36.9% from the field and 78.6% from the free throw line. Jaquan Sanders adds a team-high 3 assists per game.
Florida A&M Rattlers @ Tarleton State Texans Betting Trends: December 19, 2025
Why the Tarleton State Texans will win
- Florida A&M has lost each of its last 12 road night games against non-Conference opponents.
- Tarleton State has won each of its last six home games.
- Florida A&M has lost the first half in 22 of its last 24 road night games against non-Conference opponents.
Why the Florida A&M Rattlers will win
- Florida A&M has won each of its last three games.
- Tarleton State has lost 13 of its last 17 night games against non-Conference opponents.
- Florida A&M has won the first half in each of its last four games.
Total Points Facts
- Thirteen of Florida A&M’s last 14 Friday games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 146 or fewer points.
- Each of Tarleton State’s last three games have produced a total of 152+ points.
Florida A&M vs Tarleton State Prediction
In this Florida A&M vs Tarleton State Prediction, Tarleton State is coming as -14 home favorites. Tarleton State has been the better team this season, as they are facing a Florida A&M team that has only one win in their six games this season. Tarleton State has been undefeated at home and are almost perfect against the spread with a 7-1 record and have been superior both offensively and defensively than Florida A&M, scoring 14.5 points per game more and allowing 14.5 points per game less. I expect a big win for the home team in this matchup, so take Tarleton State and lay the points at home.