| MATCHUP | Alabama State Hornets | Bethune-Cookman Wildcats |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 9-17 | 13-13 |
| Where | Moore Gymnasium (FL), Daytona Beach, FL | |
| When | Thursday, February 19, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Preview
The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats have a 13-13 overall record this season and a 10-3 record in the SWAC. They are coming off a 57-55 away loss against Alcorn State and their previous three games were a 79-69 overtime home win against Texas Southern, an 82-76 home win against Prairie View A&M and an 80-62 away win against Alabama A&M.
Offensively, Bethune-Cookman averages 74.3 points per game, while allowing 77.4 points per game defensively. The Wildcats shoot with 46% from the field and grab 36 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.6 assists per game. They average 4.6 blocks per game and 7.2 steals per game defensively.
Jakobi Heady leads Bethune-Cookman in scoring, with an average of 17.4 points per game, while shooting with 50.6% from the field and 79.1% from the free throw line. Ariel Bland is the team’s leading rebounder with 5 per game, while Arterio Morris leads the team in assists with 3 per game.
Alabama State Hornets Preview
The Alabama State Hornets have a 9-17 overall record this season and a 6-7 record in the SWAC. They are coming off a 79-61 home win against Arkansas-Pine Bluff and their previous three games were a 69-68 away loss against Southern, a 57-47 away loss against Grambling State and a 79-66 home win against Florida A&M.
Offensively, Alabama State averages 73.4 points per game, while allowing 77.5 points per game defensively. The Hornets shoot with 42% from the field and grab 35.6 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12.4 assists per game. They average 3.6 blocks per game and 8.7 steals per game defensively.
Asjon Anderson leads Alabama State in scoring, with an average of 15.8 points per game, while shooting with 35.8% from the field and 82.4% from the free throw line, also adding a team-high 3.5 assists per game. Jerquarius Stanback is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.4 per game.
Alabama State Hornets @ Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Betting Trends: February 19, 2026
Why the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats will win
- Bethune-Cookman has won each of its last 12 games at Moore Gymnasium following a road loss.
- Alabama State has lost 12 of its last 14 road games.
- The home team has won the first half in four of the last five games between Alabama State and Bethune-Cookman.
Why the Alabama State Hornets will win
- Bethune-Cookman has lost each of its last four night games following a road loss.
- Alabama State has won nine of its last 12 night games against Conference opponents.
- Alabama State has won the first half in each of its last four games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Bethune-Cookman’s last four night games at Moore Gymnasium have produced a total of 148+ points.
- Twelve of Alabama State’s last 14 night games have produced a total of 145+ points.
Alabama State vs Bethune-Cookman Prediction
In this Alabama State vs Bethune-Cookman Prediction, Bethune-Cookman is coming as -5.5 home favorites. Bethune-Cookman has been the better team this season and have been almost perfect at home but have back-to-back losses, following an eight-game winning streak. On the flip side, Alabama State has won two straight and is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games and both teams have similar offensive and defensive numbers, so the value here lies with the road dog. Take Alabama State and get the +5.5 points.