The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (16-13, 13-3 SWAC) are 1.5-point underdogs as they look to extend a three-game win streak when they visit the Southern Jaguars (13-15, 9-6 SWAC) on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at F.G. Clark Activity Center. The contest airs at 3:30 p.m. ET on SWAC TV. The matchup has an over/under set at 152.5 points.
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Southern Cover -1.5 vs Bethune-Cookman -104
Southern vs. Bethune-Cookman betting lines
- Southern moneyline odds to win: -112
- Bethune-Cookman moneyline odds to win: -110
- Spread: Southern (-1.5)
- Total: 152.5
Southern statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Southern sports a worse record against the spread at home (3-5-0) than it does on the road (7-10-0).
- The Jaguars have eclipsed the over/under in six of eight home games (75%), compared to 10 of 17 road games (58.8%).
- As a moneyline favorite, Southern has won five of eight games at home, good for a .625 winning percentage. It has won three of six games away from home (.500) as a moneyline favorite.
Recent trends
- On offense, the Jaguars have had a hard time putting the ball in the basket over their last 10 games, scoring 79.1 points per contest over that span compared to the 80.2 they’ve racked up over the course of this season.
- Southern’s defense has been tough lately, as the team has given up 76.0 points per game during its past 10 compared to the 78.4 points per game its opponents average on the season.
- The Jaguars’ last 10 contests have seen them make 6.5 three-pointers per game while shooting 31.9% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are down from their 2025-26 averages of 7.0 makes and 33.8%.
Southern betting records this season
- ATS Record: 10-15-0 (Home: 3-5-0; Away: 7-10-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 1.5+: 4-10-0 (As Favorite: 4-10-0; As Underdog: 6-5-0)
- O-U-P: 16-9-0 (Home: 6-2-0; Away: 10-7-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-6 (Home: 5-3; Away: 3-3)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-9 (Home: 0-0; Away: 2-9)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.4 (170th in nation) | 45.1 (235th) | 32.8 (130th) | 33.1 (301st) | 14.8 (117th) | 11.5 (229th) |
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Bethune-Cookman statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- This year, Bethune-Cookman is 6-4-0 at home against the spread (.600 winning percentage). On the road, it is 8-8-0 ATS (.500).
- Looking at the over/under, Wildcats games have finished over five of 10 times at home (50%), and 10 of 16 away (62.5%).
Recent trends
- In their previous 10 games, the Wildcats are averaging 77.6 points per game, 2.2 more than their season average (75.4).
- Over its past 10 games, Bethune-Cookman is giving up 70.0 points per contest, 6.9 fewer points than its season average (76.9).
- The Wildcats are draining 0.8 fewer treys per game over their previous 10 games (5.2) compared to their season average (6.0), and they are putting up a lower three-point percentage over their past 10 contests (32.9%) compared to their season mark (34.2%).
Bethune-Cookman betting records this season
- ATS Record: 14-14-0 (Home: 6-4-0; Away: 8-8-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 1.5+: 5-5-0 (As Favorite: 9-9-0; As Underdog: 5-5-0)
- O-U-P: 15-13-0 (Home: 5-5-0; Away: 10-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 13-5 (Home: 9-1; Away: 4-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-7 (Home: 0-0; Away: 2-7)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.4 (115th in nation) | 43.8 (157th) | 32.8 (130th) | 32.3 (255th) | 13.9 (177th) | 12.8 (325th) |
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