Florida A&M vs Southern Prediction, Picks & Odds | 26 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Florida A&M vs Southern

The Florida A&M Rattlers square off against the Southern Jaguars, with tip-off scheduled for 20:30 on Thursday, February 26.

Bet on Southern against the spread, with an attractive line of -9.5 that the favorites have the edge over Florida A&M. There are odds of -105 that are currently on offer for this selection.

Florida A&M Rattlers previous game saw them claim a 76-63 home win over Alabama State.

Southern Jaguars won their last game, beating Grambling State Tigers at home. It was a 87-73 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Florida A&M triumphed 67-59 when they last played Southern. It’s been eight Southern wins in the past 9 games between these teams.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Southern	17-17	2707	2650	57	9-5	8-12	1L
Florida A&M	13-16	2030	2177	-147	8-5	5-11	1L

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Florida A&M vs Southern Prediction & Picks

We’ve got your Florida A&M vs Southern bets covered, including our expert match prediction, correct score recommendation and a hand-picked bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

We expect Southern to cover the -9.5 line on the spread. This is a really good number and that’s why we’re playing the favorites at -105 for this college showdown.

Our expert basketball picks always start with checking the latest team news and understanding how it might impact the matchup. From there, we dive into the most valuable college hoops stats to uncover the insights that matter most.

Key Florida A&M vs Southern stats:

• The -9.5 line has been covered by Southern in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -9.5 line has been covered by Southern in 3 of their last 5 games at home.

Southern -9.5 Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 51.3% chance of winning. However, our analysts in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this college basketball bet.

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Our Game Prediction

Southern -9.5 @ -105 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Florida A&M 64 - 78 Southern

There’s the chance to land huge betting odds when it comes to the Jaguars winning on the correct score lines. We’ll try a 78-64 victory in their favor and this should be in the right ball park.

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Florida A&M vs Southern Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The sportsbooks are taking no chances with their Moneyline odds of -556 about Southern which reflects they have a 85% chance of winning this college game. Florida A&M are the underdogs at +390 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread is calculated to be 8.5, while total points comes in at 147.5. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. If you fancy Under 147.5, then the odds are -110.

The good news is that you’ll find a strong selection of game lines and team props for most college contests. The best basketball betting sites provide a wide range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Moneyline

FAMU

+390

Southern

-556

Point Spread

FAMU +8.5

-102

Southern -8.5

-120

Total Points

Under 147.5

-110

Over 147.5

-110

As an alternative to the game lines, check out the player prop bets that are available. It’s especially great if you have a view when it comes to Turnovers, Steals, Blocks and Points, while there are lots of other options.

There are some exciting college basketball micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer. The long-ball option pays better, and in today’s game, you can never discount the three-pointer.

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Florida A&M Stats

Southern Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +9.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -9.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 141.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 142.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 149.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 149.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 70.20 pts and allowed 71.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 66.80 pts and allowed 75.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 152.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 158.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 149.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 149.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.10 pts and allowed 73.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 90.50 pts and allowed 67.80 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Southwestern Athletic	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Alabama A&M	18-15	2378	2393	-15	12-6	6-9	1L
Bethune-Cookman	17-15	2412	2462	-50	10-4	7-11	2L
Prairie View	18-17	2762	2662	100	11-4	7-13	7W
Southern	17-17	2707	2650	57	9-5	8-12	1L
Florida A&M	13-16	2030	2177	-147	8-5	5-11	1L
Grambling State	14-19	2321	2314	7	9-5	5-14	1L
Arkansas-Pine Bluff	13-19	2472	2593	-121	7-4	6-15	1L
Texas Southern	12-18	2251	2339	-88	9-6	3-12	2L
Jackson State	12-21	2318	2764	-446	8-4	4-17	1L
Alabama State	10-22	2341	2473	-132	6-7	4-15	3L
Alcorn State	9-23	2141	2566	-425	6-4	3-19	1L
Miss Valley State	3-30	2120	2739	-619	2-10	1-20	3L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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