Delaware State vs Howard Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 4

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  • Howard is a -7.5 point favorite vs Delaware State
  • Total (Over/Under): 149.5 points
  • Delaware State / Howard TV channel: ESPNU

The Delaware State Hornets visit Burr Arena to take on the Howard Bison on Jan. 4. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Washington, DC.

Howard is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-105).

The Delaware State vs. Howard Over/Under is 149.5 total points.

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Delaware State vs. Howard Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Delaware State+7.5 -115O 149.5 -110+240
Howard -7.5 -105U 149.5 -110-300

Delaware State vs Howard Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Delaware State will win this college basketball game with 58.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Delaware State vs Howard Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Howard will cover the spread with 56.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Delaware State has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.70 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Delaware State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.05 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Delaware State has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 18 away games (+0.95 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Delaware State have covered the 1H Spread in 14 of their last 29 games (+0.25 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Howard has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 15 games at home (+4.10 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Howard has hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 31 games (+2.78 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Howard has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.60 Units / 5% ROI)

Delaware State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Delaware State has a 6-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI).

  • 4-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.2 Units / -9.96% ROI
  • 6-5 when betting the Over for +0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI
  • 5-6 when betting the Under for -1.6 Units / -13.22% ROI

Howard Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Howard has a 4-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.8 Units / -36.36% ROI).

  • 2-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.25 Units / -65.92% ROI
  • 7-5 when betting the Over for +1.5 Units / 11.36% ROI
  • 5-7 when betting the Under for -2.7 Units / -20.45% ROI

Delaware State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Delaware State made 4.7 three-pointers per game last season — tied for 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Delaware State has made 4.8 three-pointers per game this season — 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.9

Delaware State has averaged 1.16 points per shot (1,023 points/883 shots) this season — tied for 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.27

Delaware State has an eFG% of 47% this season — 14th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%

Howard Offensive Stats & Trends:

Howard made 275 three-pointers last season — most among MEAC Teams

Howard made 8.1 three-pointers per game last season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 6.1

Howard attempted 737 threes last season — most among MEAC Teams

Howard averaged 14.5 turnovers per game (493 turnovers/34 games) last season — 8th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Delaware State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Delaware State has averaged 24.4 defensive rebounds per game (341 rebounds/14 games) this season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 22.4

Delaware State averaged 22.5 defensive rebounds per game (741 rebounds/33 games) last season — tied for 35th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Delaware State averaged 22.5 defensive rebounds per game (741 rebounds/33 games) last season — 4th lowest among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 22.2

Delaware State averaged 8.5 steals per game (280 steals/33 games) last season — tied for 27th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Howard Defensive Stats & Trends:

Howard has averaged 23.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,134 rebounds/48 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 22.3

Howard averaged 23.6 defensive rebounds per game (804 rebounds/34 games) last season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 22.2

Howard has averaged 23.6 defensive rebounds per game (330 rebounds/14 games) this season — 4th lowest among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 22.4

Howard has allowed an average of 1.34 points per shot (1,095 points/817 shots) this season — tied for 12th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.22


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