Texas Southern vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff Prediction 2/19/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Texas Southern Tigers and Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions meet Thursday in college basketball action at the H.O. Clemmons Arena. Here’s a Texas Southern vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff Prediction. This article will include a Texas Southern vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff Pick.

Texas Southern Tigers Betting Preview

The Texas Southern Tigers beat Grambling and Southern, and they play Miss Valley State next. Texas Southern has won 5 of its last 7 games.

The Texas Southern Tigers are averaging 74.6 points on 45.1 percent shooting and allowing 79.3 points on 45.1 percent shooting. Troy Hupstead is averaging 15.1 points and 9.6 rebounds, while Bryce Roberts is averaging 12.2 points and 1.7 rebounds. Zaire Hayes is the third double-digit scorer and Alex Anderson is dishing 1.7 assists. The Texas Southern Tigers are shooting 33.6 percent from beyond the arc and 71 percent from the free throw line. The Texas Southern Tigers are allowing 33.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.8 rebounds per game.

Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions Betting Preview

The Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions lost to Alabama State and Alabama A&M, and they play Prairie View A&M next. Arkansas-Pine Bluff has won 5 of its last 7 games.

The Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions are averaging 80.5 points on 44.7 percent shooting and allowing 85.8 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Quion Williams is averaging 17.7 points and 8 rebounds, while Jaquan Scott is averaging 15.5 points and 6.8 rebounds. Alex Mirhosseini is the third double-digit scorer and Milhan Charles is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 75.7 percent from the free throw line. The Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions are allowing 33.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32 rebounds per game.

Why the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions will win

• The home team has won each of Arkansas-Pine Bluff’s last four games.
• Texas Southern has lost 10 of its last 12 road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Texas Southern has lost the first half in four of its last five night games at H.O. Clemmons Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Texas Southern Tigers will win

• Arkansas-Pine Bluff has lost 15 of its last 16 Thursday night games.
• Texas Southern has won four of its last five games against Arkansas-Pine Bluff following a home win.

Total Points Facts

• Twelve of the last 13 games between Texas Southern and Arkansas-Pine Bluff have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.
• Each of Texas Southern’s last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents at H.O. Clemmons Arena have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Arkansas-Pine Bluff ranks 28th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (71.8).

Texas Southern vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff Prediction

Texas Southern has had covering success lately, but it’s 7-15 ATS on the season even with those covers. Arkansas-Pine Bluff beat Texas Southern last month on the road by 8 points as a 1.5-point underdog. Arkansas-Pine Bluff has 12 covers on the season and is looking like one of the better teams in the SWAC. APB can’t afford to lose this game with the tournament around the corner. We’re only laying a bucket. Give me Arkansas-Pine Bluff.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Arkansas-Pine Bluff -2.5