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Alabama A&M heads to H&PE Arena in Houston to face Texas Southern on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 3:30 PM ET, with SWAC TV carrying this conference matchup. Alabama A&M is 10-8 and a small road favorite at -1.5, while Texas Southern is 4-13 and priced like the weaker team, but not by a lot. That’s the key. If the market really trusted Alabama A&M in this spot, you’d see more separation than a one-bucket spread.
This looks like a game where the final five minutes decide everything. Both teams can get to the line, both teams can score enough to stay alive, and neither side is the type you want to rely on for clean offense possession after possession.
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Alabama A&M Bulldogs vs Texas Southern Tigers Odds
These are the current betting lines, and bettors should always monitor updated numbers on the latest college basketball odds.
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama A&M Bulldogs | -120 | -1.5 (-110) | O 146.5 (-110) |
| Texas Southern Tigers | +100 | +1.5 (-110) | U 146.5 (-110) |
Alabama A&M Bulldogs Betting Form
Alabama A&M’s win over Alabama State (73-69) is a solid example of how they can win these SWAC games. Multiple scorers, enough rebounding, and they didn’t fall apart late. Pissis as a lead creator and Dozier as a second scorer gives them a workable offensive base. They don’t need perfection to win. They need to be stable.
The concern is the road profile. A 2-6 away record is not something you ignore, especially when you’re laying points. A team can be better overall and still be a poor road bet if their defensive focus slips or their shot quality changes. Still, Alabama A&M being 10-8 suggests they’ve found ways to win more often than not, and in a -1.5 game, that matters more than in a -8.5 game.
If you want quick context on how these profiles compare across the season, the NCAAB teams hub is useful for a broader lens.
Texas Southern Tigers Betting Form
Texas Southern’s record is ugly at 4-13, but they’ve shown they can score and they can create a messy game. The Jackson State loss (94-89) is a perfect example. They gave up a lot, but they also scored a lot. Hupstead’s 23 and 15 and Roberts’ 26 points show they have two players who can keep them alive even if the game breaks down into free throws and tough shots.
At home, 3-4 is not impressive, but it’s not a disaster either. And in a pick-em style game, home court matters. Texas Southern’s ability to get to the line is also important because it keeps them from going cold for long stretches. If you’re the underdog and you can generate free throws, you’re always a threat to steal a close one.
Alabama A&M Bulldogs vs Texas Southern Tigers Matchup Breakdown
This game looks like a free-throw and turnover handicap more than anything else. Both teams can score into the low 70s, and both teams can change the game at the stripe. In tight SWAC games, the team that avoids empty possessions and converts free throws usually wins. That’s not a hot take, but it’s especially true when the spread is basically one possession.
The total at 146.5 is interesting because the scoring averages you provided add up to the low 140s, which implies the market expects either better efficiency than usual or more possessions. The recent 94-89 Texas Southern game pulls you toward the over, but that kind of score often comes from a specific opponent matchup and game script, not something you can assume repeats.
If this stays competitive, the end-game fouling can add points quickly. But if either team goes through a five-minute stretch of bad shots and turnovers, the under becomes live fast.
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Alabama A&M Bulldogs vs Texas Southern Tigers Predictions and Best Bets
My lean is Alabama A&M -1.5. The bet is simple: they’re the more consistent team this season, and they’ve shown they can win close conference games. I also like that their recent win suggests their main scorers are in rhythm, which matters in a short spread spot.
Texas Southern is absolutely live at +1.5 because of home court and their ability to get to the line. If this turns into a late free-throw contest, +1.5 is valuable. But I still lean to Alabama A&M because I trust their overall stability more than Texas Southern’s.
On the total, I lean under 146.5. Both teams can score, but the more common script in a tight SWAC game is uneven efficiency and stretches where possessions get sloppy. You can still land under in the mid-140s even if both teams end up around 70, because it only takes a couple empty minutes each half to knock it down.
Best Bet: Under 146.5 (-110).
NCAAB Picks and Handicappers on ScoresAndStats
SWAC games often look chaotic, but that’s where edges show up if you focus on the repeatable stuff: free-throw rate, turnovers, and whether a team can generate decent shots late. Numbers like -1.5 are usually telling you the teams are closer than the records suggest, so you’re betting execution more than talent.
For more plays across the slate, check today’s college basketball picks and compare sides and totals across the board. The goal isn’t picking winners. It’s getting the right number in the right script.
