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Texas Southern vs. Alcorn State prediction: Why Texas Southern is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/17/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Texas Southern vs Alcorn State predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Alcorn State will take on Texas Southern, in what is expected to be a tight men's college basketball game, at Davey L. Whitney Complex on Saturday, beginning at 4:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model gives Texas Southern a slight edge with a 54% win probability over Alcorn State.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's Texas Southern vs. Alcorn State matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Texas Southern vs. Alcorn State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between Texas Southern and Alcorn State 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives Texas Southern a 54% chance of defeating Alcorn State. Our predicted final score has Texas Southern winning 73-72.
According to our model, Alcorn State (+1.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 146.5 points has a 53% chance of going over.
Texas Southern vs. Alcorn State odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Texas Southern | Alcorn State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -1.5 (-105) | +1.5 (-112) |
| Moneyline | -112 | +100 |
| Total | o146.5 (-105) | u146.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Texas Southern vs. Alcorn State picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Alcorn State +1.5 | -112 |
| Moneyline | Texas Southern | -112 |
| Total | Over 146.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 146.5 total points.
Texas Southern vs. Alcorn State game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball game between Alcorn State and Texas Southern at Davey L. Whitney Complex is scheduled to commence at 4:00 PM ET.
- Who: Texas Southern vs. Alcorn State
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Time: 4:00 PM ET/1:00PM PT
- Venue: Davey L. Whitney Complex
Conclusion
We predict Texas Southern, with a 54% win probability, will likely beat Alcorn State on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Texas Southern vs. Alcorn State insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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