| MATCHUP | Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils | Alabama State Hornets |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 1-24 | 8-17 |
| Spread | +14.5 -105 | -14.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | +800 | -1350 |
| Total | Over 140.5 (-115) | Under 140.5 (-105) |
| Where | Dunn-Oliver Acadome, Montgomery, AL | |
| When | Monday, February 16, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils Betting Preview
The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils lost to Alcorn State and Alabama A&M, and they play Prairie View A&M next. Mississippi Valley State hasn’t won a game since November 5.
The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils are averaging 66.9 points on 41 percent shooting and allowing 88.5 points on 48 percent shooting. Michael James is averaging 21.5 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Daniel Mayfield is averaging 13.5 points and 1.6 assists. Patrick Punch is dishing 1.8 assists and Lamont Sams is grabbing 4.6 rebounds. The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils are shooting 30.3 percent from beyond the arc and 71.2 percent from the free throw line. The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils are allowing 37.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 28.2 rebounds per game.
Alabama State Hornets Betting Preview
The Alabama State Hornets beat Arkansas-Pine Bluff, lost to Southern, and they play Bethune Cookman next. Alabama State has lost 8 of its last 12 games.
The Alabama State Hornets are averaging 76.4 points on 1.8 percent shooting and allowing 81.6 points on 45.4 percent shooting. Asjon Anderson is averaging 15.8 points and 2.4 rebounds, while Micah Simpson is averaging 14.6 points and 3.4 rebounds. Tyler Byrd is the third double-digit scorer and Trey Miller is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Alabama State Hornets are shooting 32.6 percent from beyond the arc and 69.4 percent from the free throw line. The Alabama State Hornets are allowing 34.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34 rebounds per game.
Why the Alabama State Hornets will win
- Mississippi Valley State has lost each of its last 23 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Alabama State has won seven of its last eight games against Mississippi Valley State following a home win.
- Alabama State has won the first half in five of its last six night games at Dunn-Oliver Acadome.
Why the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils will win
- Alabama State has lost eight of its last 10 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Alabama State has lost the first half in six of its last eight night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Mississippi Valley State’s last 10 Monday games against the Southwestern Athletic Conference Conference have produced a total of 140 or fewer points.
- Eight of Alabama State’s last nine night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Dunn-Oliver Acadome have produced a total of 145+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Alabama State ranks 42nd among Division 1 teams for pace this season (71.4).
- Mississippi Valley State ranks 365th among Division 1 teams for net rating this season (-29.7).
- Mississippi Valley State ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for offensive rating this season (92.1).
Mississippi Valley State vs Alabama State Prediction
Alabama State isn’t a team you want to make a habit of backing in the big favorite role, as this team isn’t great. However, Mississippi Valley State has been arguably the worst team in the country over the last several years, and this season is no different. Mississippi Valley State is a bad team across the board and doesn’t cash enough tickets to stomach. Alabama State beat Mississippi Valley State on the road by 20 points a month ago. At home, this has the potential to get uglier. I have to lay the points.