Southern University vs. Alabama A&M prediction: Close contest projected after new data released for men's college basketball matchup [3/5/2026]

Men's college basketball action continues on Thursday at 8:30 PM ET as Southern University locks horns with Alabama A&M in men's college basketball action at Alabama A&M Events Center.

Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model gives an equal chance for both both teams to win the Southern University-Alabama A&M matchup.

This article offers a closer look at Thursday's Southern University vs. Alabama A&M matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.

Southern University vs. Alabama A&M prediction: Who will win and cover?

Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NCAA basketball matchup between Southern University and Alabama A&M 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model currently can't split the two teams, giving both Southern University and Alabama A&M a 50% chance of winning the game. Our predicted score is Southern University 73-73 Alabama A&M.

According to our model, Alabama A&M (-0.5) has a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the 145.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of going over.

While there is no way for a men's college basketball game to end in a tie, our prediction of 73-73 is based on each team's average score in the above-mentioned simulations of Southern University vs. Alabama A&M.

Southern University vs. Alabama A&M odds

We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Southern University	Alabama A&M
Spread	+0.5 (-110)	-0.5 (-110)
Moneyline	-110	-108
Total	o145.5 (-108)	u145.5 (-110)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Southern University vs. Alabama A&M picks and best bet

After matching our probabilities against the best available 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	Alabama A&M -0.5	-110
Moneyline	Alabama A&M	-108
Total	Over 145.5	-108

According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 145.5 total points.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.

Southern University vs. Alabama A&M game-day updates and essential details

Thursday's men's college basketball matchup between Alabama A&M and Southern University at Alabama A&M Events Center is scheduled to start at 8:30 PM ET.

• Who: Southern University vs. Alabama A&M
• Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
• Time: 8:30 PM ET/5:30PM PT
• Venue: Alabama A&M Events Center

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Conclusion

We predict a close game between Southern University and Alabama A&M on Thursday, with each team having a 50% chance of winning.

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