Southern University vs Bethune-Cookman Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 12

Bethune-Cookman head coach Reggie Theus talks to a referee during an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
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  • Bethune-Cookman is a -2.5 point favorite vs Southern University
  • Total (Over/Under): 152.5 points
  • Southern University / Bethune-Cookman TV channel: ESPN+

The Southern University Jaguars visit Moore Gymnasium to take on the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats on Jan. 12. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Daytona Beach, FL.

Bethune-Cookman is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The Southern University vs. Bethune-Cookman Over/Under is 152.5 total points.

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Southern University vs. Bethune-Cookman Odds, Spread, Over/Under

Southern University vs Bethune-Cookman Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Southern University will win this college basketball game with 53.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Southern University vs Bethune-Cookman Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Southern University will cover the spread with 52.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Southern has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.35 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Southern has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 18 away games (+3.30 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Southern has hit the Team Total Under in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.25 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Bethune-Cookman has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.20 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Bethune-Cookman has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 15 games at home (+4.10 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Bethune-Cookman has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 15 games at home (+3.50 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Bethune-Cookman have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 15 games at home (+1.95 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Bethune-Cookman has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 32 games (+0.50 Units / 1% ROI)

Southern University Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Southern University has a 5-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.8 Units / -26.57% ROI).

  • 2-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.95 Units / -64.25% ROI
  • 9-4 when betting the Over for +4.6 Units / 32.17% ROI
  • 4-9 when betting the Under for -5.9 Units / -41.26% ROI

Bethune-Cookman Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Bethune-Cookman has a 6-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.8 Units / -18.18% ROI).

  • 4-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.1 Units / -19.69% ROI
  • 8-6 when betting the Over for +1.4 Units / 9.09% ROI
  • 6-8 when betting the Under for -2.8 Units / -18.18% ROI

Southern University Offensive Stats & Trends:

Bethune-Cookman forced 16.1 turnovers per game (515 turnovers/32 games) last season — 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Bethune-Cookman has allowed opponents to shoot 51% (455/900) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 46%

Bethune-Cookman averaged 10.4 steals per game (333 steals/32 games) last season — best among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 7.7

Bethune-Cookman averaged 10.4 steals per game (333 steals/32 games) last season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Bethune-Cookman Offensive Stats & Trends:

Bethune-Cookman had an eFG% of 47% last season — 16th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Bethune-Cookman had a TS% of 45% last season — 23rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Bethune-Cookman averaged 72.3 points per game (2,313 points/32 games) last season — 2nd best among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 69.6

Bethune-Cookman had 22.0 free throw attempts per game last season — tied for 41st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Southern University Defensive Stats & Trends:

Bethune-Cookman forced 16.1 turnovers per game (515 turnovers/32 games) last season — 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Bethune-Cookman has allowed opponents to shoot 51% (455/900) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 46%

Bethune-Cookman averaged 10.4 steals per game (333 steals/32 games) last season — best among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 7.7

Bethune-Cookman averaged 10.4 steals per game (333 steals/32 games) last season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Bethune-Cookman Defensive Stats & Trends:

Bethune-Cookman had an eFG% of 47% last season — 16th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Bethune-Cookman had a TS% of 45% last season — 23rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Bethune-Cookman averaged 72.3 points per game (2,313 points/32 games) last season — 2nd best among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 69.6

Bethune-Cookman had 22.0 free throw attempts per game last season — tied for 41st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2


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