Delaware State vs Howard Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 16

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  • Howard (12-17) is a -4.5 point favorite vs Delaware State (16-15)
  • Total (Over/Under): 137.5 points
  • Delaware State / Howard TV channel: ESPN2

The Delaware State Hornets (16-15) visit Norfolk Scope Arena to take on the Howard Bison (12-17) on Mar. 16. Tip off is scheduled for 1:00pm EDT in Norfolk, VA.

Howard is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).

The Delaware State vs. Howard Over/Under is 137.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Delaware State+4.5 -110O 137.5 -110+165
Howard -4.5 -110U 137.5 -110-200

Delaware State vs Howard Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Howard will win this college basketball game with 57.7% 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 Delaware State will cover the spread with 56.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Delaware State has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 16 games (+5.50 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Delaware State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.60 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Delaware State has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.35 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Delaware State have covered the 1H Spread in 13 of their last 25 games (+1.50 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Delaware State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 2 of their last 3 games (+1.45 Units / 42% ROI)
  • Howard has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 32 games (+5.80 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Howard has hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 7 games (+5.60 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Howard has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 32 games (+1.75 Units / 5% ROI)

Delaware State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Delaware State has a 16-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.65 Units / 1.97% ROI).

  • 13-14 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.45 Units / 3.55% ROI
  • 13-17 when betting the Over for -5.7 Units / -17.27% ROI
  • 17-13 when betting the Under for +2.7 Units / 8.18% ROI

Howard Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Howard has a 12-17 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.7 Units / -19.59% ROI).

  • 14-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.65 Units / -10.18% ROI
  • 18-12 when betting the Over for +4.8 Units / 14.08% ROI
  • 12-18 when betting the Under for -7.8 Units / -22.87% ROI

Delaware State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Delaware State has an eFG% of 47% this season — 4th lowest among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 48%

Delaware State is shooting 43% (567/1,306) this season — 4th lowest among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 43%

Delaware State has averaged 10.4 offensive rebounds per game (228 rebounds/22 games) this season — 3rd best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 10.4

Delaware State has a TS% of 44% this season — 4th lowest among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 45%

Howard Offensive Stats & Trends:

Howard has averaged 15.3 turnovers per game (889 turnovers/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1

Howard is shooting 37% from three (462/1,253) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 33%

Howard has made 7.8 three-pointers per game this season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 6.0

Howard has 889 turnovers since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among MEAC Teams

Delaware State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Delaware State has allowed opponents to shoot 39% from three (470/1,195) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Delaware State has averaged 22.8 defensive rebounds per game (1,186 rebounds/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 22.5

Delaware State has averaged 23.4 defensive rebounds per game (515 rebounds/22 games) this season — tied for 4th lowest among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 22.8

Delaware State has allowed opponents to shoot 38% from three (187/493) this season — tied for 2nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Howard Defensive Stats & Trends:

Howard has averaged 24.1 defensive rebounds per game (554 rebounds/23 games) this season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 22.8

Howard has averaged 23.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,360 rebounds/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 22.5

Howard has allowed opponents to shoot 44% (604/1,382) this season — 3rd best among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 44%

Howard has allowed 7.2 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th highest among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 7.5


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