Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs Arkansas State Red Wolves Picks and Prediction for Tuesday February 24 2026
Southern Miss Golden Eagles (15–14 overall, 8–8 in the Sun Belt) head to Jonesboro, Arkansas for a game against the Arkansas State Red Wolves (18–11, 9–7 in conference play). Both teams come in with some momentum on the offensive end, and they’ll be looking to keep that scoring rhythm going in this Sun Belt matchup. Get involved in the action with our free college basketball picks.
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Southern Miss vs. Arkansas State Game Information
- February 24, 2026
- 8:30pm EST
- First National Bank Arena
- ESPN+
Arkansas State Form & Recent Results
Arkansas State heads into this matchup feeling good, riding a two-game winning streak and having picked up four wins in their last five games overall. Their most recent game was an impressive 102–94 win over UL Monroe on the road on Saturday, and they got contributions from a few key players. Joey Chammaa led the way with 21 points and also dished out five assists, while Aly Tounkara controlled the glass with 12 rebounds. As a team, the Red Wolves shot the ball well from deep, hitting 42% of their three-pointers, and they were also reliable at the free-throw line at 84%. They did have 12 turnovers, but they were in control for most of the night, leading for 89% of the game and doing enough to close it out late.
Throughout the year so far, Christian Harmon has been Arkansas State’s most consistent scorer, averaging 13.1 points per game, with Matt Hayman close behind at 11.3 points a night. Jalen Hampton has been their top rebounder on the boards, pulling down 8.7 rebounds per game, and Chandler Jackson has been the main playmaker, leading the team with 4.4 assists per game. Offensively, Arkansas State has been on a roll lately, scoring 92.6 points per game over their last five games, and they’ve also been strong at home with a 9–4 record. In those home games, they’ve put up 84.7 points per game on average, and they’ll be hoping that home-court scoring carries over again on Tuesday night when they host Southern Miss, with a chance to earn their tenth Sun Belt Conference win of the season. 
Southern Miss Form & Recent Results
Southern Miss comes into this game riding some positive momentum, having put together a two-game winning streak and picking up three wins in their last five games overall. Their most recent game ended in an 86–81 home win over Old Dominion on Saturday, a game where Tylik Weeks carried a big chunk of the scoring load with 27 points. Djahi Binet was active on the glass with nine rebounds, and Isaac Taveras helped keep the offense organized by handing out four assists. As a team in that game, the Golden Eagles shot the ball extremely well, finishing at 55% from the field and an even 50% from three-point range. They also won the rebounding battle with 39 boards and spent a solid portion of the night in control, leading for 39% of the game.
Weeks has been Southern Miss’ most reliable scorer for the team this season, averaging 18.8 points per game, while Taveras sits right behind him at 15.2 points per game. Binet has set the tone on the boards all season long as well, leading the team at 8.1 rebounds per game, and Dylan Brumfield has been their top playmaker, averaging 2.9 assists. Over their last five games, the Golden Eagles have been putting up 75.2 points per game, showing they can score when things are clicking. The issue has been away from home, as Southern Miss is just 3–10 on the road this season, and in those road games they’ve given up an average of 79.7 points. With that trend in mind, they’ll be trying to flip the script in Jonesboro against Arkansas State and avoid what would be their ninth conference loss. 
Key Stats
- Southern Miss’ Tylik Weeks this season: 18.8 points per game
- Arkansas State’s Jalen Hampton this season: 8.7 rebounds per game
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Nick Parsons | +4,844.00 |
| 2 |  Mark Ruelle | +4,761.00 |
| 3 |  Ricky Tran | +4,179.00 |
| 4 |  Rocky Atkinson | +3,950.00 |
| 5 |  The Gold Sheet | +2,955.00 |
Betting Odds & Market Overview:
- ARST -9.5; O/U 157.5
Southern Miss vs. Arkansas State Picks and Prediction
Southern Miss heads into this game hoping to pull even with Arkansas State and move into a tie with them in the middle of the Sun Belt standings. Arkansas State, meanwhile, is trying to take care of business and pick up a win that would give the Red Wolves a bit of breathing room in that crowded part of the conference. One thing working in Arkansas State’s favor this season is that Southern Miss has really struggled away from home, making this a tough spot for the Golden Eagles. Still, the Red Wolves aren’t expecting an easy night, especially with Southern Miss eager to string together some momentum and climb above the .500 mark in Sun Belt play. Final Score Prediction, Arkansas State Red Wolves win and cover the spread, 82-71.
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