| MATCHUP | Southern Jaguars | Bethune-Cookman Wildcats |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 5-11 | 5-10 |
| Where | Moore Gymnasium (FL), Daytona Beach, FL | |
| When | Monday, January 12, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Preview
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats have a 5-10 record this season and are tied for 2nd place in SWAC. They have a 4-0 home record and are coming off a 74-65 home win against Grambling. Their previous three games were an 87-83 home win against Florida A&M, a 103-77 away loss against Oklahoma State and a 107-71 away loss against Arizona.
Offensively, Bethune-Cookman averages 72.4 points per game, while allowing 84.1 points per game defensively. The Wildcats shoot with 44% from the field and grab 32.7 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.2 assists per game. They average 3.9 blocks per game and 7.7 steals per game defensively.
Jakobi Heady leads Bethune-Cookman in scoring, with an average of 15.8 points per game, while shooting with 48.6% from the field and 78.2% from the free throw line. Ariel Bland is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.1 per game, while Arterio Morris adds a team-high 3 assists per game.
Southern Jaguars Preview
Southern Jaguars have a 5-11 record this season and are tied for 9th place in SWAC. They have a 1-10 road record and are coming off a 67-59 away loss against Florida A&M. Their previous three games were an 89-85 home loss against Prairie View A&M, an 84-73 home win against Texas Southern and a 90-55 away loss against Illinois.
Offensively, Southern averages 81.7 points per game, while allowing 81.9 points per game defensively. The Jaguars shoot with 46% from the field and grab 36.1 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.5 assists per game. They average 3.2 blocks per game and 10.2 steals per game defensively.
Michael Jacobs leads Southern in scoring, with an average of 21.2 points per game, while shooting with 45.4% from the field and 67.8% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 4.1 assists. Malek Abdelgowad is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.7 per game.
Southern Jaguars @ Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Betting Trends: January 12, 2026
Why the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats will win
- The home team has won each of Bethune-Cookman’s last eight games.
- Southern has lost each of its last seven night games.
- Southern has lost the first half in each of its last four road games.
Why the Southern Jaguars will win
- Bethune-Cookman has lost three of its last four night games.
- Bethune-Cookman has lost the first half in three of its last four night games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Bethune-Cookman’s last seven night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 151 or fewer points.
- Fifteen of Southern’s last 17 road games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.
Southern vs Bethune-Cookman Prediction
In this Southern vs Bethune-Cookman Prediction, Bethune-Cookman is coming as -3.5 home favorites. Both teams have almost identical overall records this season with 5 wins apiece, but Bethune-Cookman has been undefeated at home, while Southern has been terrible on the road with just one win in 11 road games. This will also be their 12th road game in 17 overall games played and are 1-7 in their last 8 games and 1-4 against the spread, so I like the value with the hosts in this one. Take Bethune-Cookman and lay the -3.5 points at home.