Alabama State Hornets vs San José State Spartans Prediction & Odds – November 15, 2026

Alabama State visits San José State with both teams sitting at 1-2. The Hornets have the stronger rebounding average, while the Spartans bring more efficient shooting into this early-season matchup.

Game details and odds

Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 9:00 pm EST · Provident Credit Union Event Center

Total: 155.5 — over -110, under -110.

Odds checked November 15, 2026 11:02 UTC. Odds subject to change.

Alabama State’s Rebounding Edge Meets a Shooting Problem

Alabama State averages 40.7 rebounds per game, and Damarion Bonds leads the team at 10.0. That work on the glass could give the Hornets extra chances, but they are shooting 35% from the field and averaging 19.7 total turnovers per game. Converting possessions remains their bigger challenge.

The Hornets opened with a 97-66 road loss to Texas A&M, then came much closer in a 79-77 home loss to Georgia Gwinnett. They followed with a 66-60 home win over Oklahoma Panhandle State. That victory showed they can finish a tight game, but the offense scored 66 points in both the opener and the win. The trip to San Jose offers another road test after their only completed game away from home ended in a wide defeat. Alabama State needs a steadier scoring effort to avoid leaning entirely on its defense.

San José State’s Efficient Offense Seeks Defensive Support

San José State averages 83.0 points per game on 54% field-goal shooting and 40% shooting from three. Joey Chammaa leads the Spartans at 19.3 points per game. Those numbers suggest a clear offensive advantage over Alabama State, though San José State also allows 81.7 points per game.

The Spartans began with a 95-74 home win over UTSA, but have since lost 91-79 at UC Irvine and 80-75 at home to UC Riverside. They scored at least 75 points in every game, so generating offense has not been the main obstacle. Instead, they allowed at least 80 points in both defeats and could not turn a closer contest against UC Riverside into a win. Returning to the same court gives San José State another chance to pair its scoring with enough stops to protect a lead.

Injury news

Alabama State Hornets: No player statuses returned in the latest check..

San José State Spartans: No player statuses returned in the latest check..

Availability checked November 15, 2026 11:02 UTC. Reported statuses may change; final lineups are not confirmed here.

BTB Betting Pick

Winner pick: San José State Spartans.

San José State’s stronger shooting and scoring averages give it the edge, particularly at home. Alabama State’s rebounding could keep it competitive, but its field-goal percentage makes sustained scoring less certain.

Original winner pick recorded November 15, 2026 11:02 UTC. Subsequent updates retain that selection.