The Southwestern Athletic Conference showdown between the Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lions and the Alabama A&M Bulldogs on Monday features the third and fourth-place teams in the SWAC standings. The winner of this contest could be in second place in the conference by the time Monday’s play is done, making this a huge game for conference tournament seeding. Before tip-off, you can find my Arkansas-Pine Bluff vs Alabama A&M prediction below.
Our Arkansas-Pine Bluff vs Alabama A&M Pick
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Confidence: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lions @ Alabama A&M Bulldogs
- Date & Time: Monday, February 16, 2026, 8:00 PM ET
- Venue: Alabama A&M Events Center, Huntsville, Alabama
- Broadcast: SWAC TV
Key Players
Alabama A&M Bulldogs Key Players
- Kintavious Dozier: The leading scorer for the Bulldogs, averaging 15.4 points per game and shooting 73.1% from the free throw line, Dozier’s efficiency around the basket provides Alabama A&M with consistent interior scoring.
- PJ Eason: A strong rebounder and secondary scoring option, Eason averages 10.4 points and contributes solid work on the boards with 7.0 rebounds per outing.
- Sami Pissis: One of the Bulldogs’ key ball distributors, Pissis averages 3.7 assists while playing nearly 31 minutes per game and can help control the pace against the Golden Lions’ defense.
Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lions Key Players
- Quion Williams: The Golden Lions’ leading scorer at 18.2 points per game, Williams also provides 8.0 rebounds and is a key offensive engine for UAPB. He also leads the Golden Lions in assists at 5.8 per game.
- Supporting Cast: A group of role players who have helped UAPB win 4 of their last 5 games, giving the Golden Lions momentum heading into this matchup.
Stat Comparison
| Statistic | Arkansas–Pine Bluff | Alabama A&M |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 77.7 | 70.7 |
| Points allowed per game | 82.5 | 71.6 |
| Team Field Goal % | 45% | 43% |
| Rebounds Per Game | 34.2 | 34.8 |
| Assists Per Game | 15.7 | 11.2 |
Arkansas–Pine Bluff leads offensively in points per game and field goal percentage, suggesting they can score in bunches when their offense clicks. However, their defense allows more than 80 points per game, which could be exploited by Alabama A&M’s balanced attack. It’s hard to rely too much on season-long stats for these teams, given how rough the non-conference schedules are for SWAC schools, but there are still insights to be taken from them.
Head-to-Head & Betting Trends
UAPB comes into this game with a 27-22 record all-time against Alabama A&M. Pine Bluff won the first matchup between these teams this season at home by a score of 95-83. Against the spread this season, UAPB comes into this contest with a 11-11-1 record. Alabama A&M is 11-11 against the spread this year.
Arkansas-Pine Bluff vs Alabama A&M Model Projection
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