Howard vs Norfolk State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 25

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  • Norfolk State is a -10.5 point favorite vs Howard
  • Total (Over/Under): 151.5 points
  • Howard / Norfolk State TV channel: ESPNU

The Howard Bison visit Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall to take on the Norfolk State Spartans on Jan. 25. Tip off is scheduled for 12:30pm EST in Norfolk, VA, VA, USA.

Norfolk State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -10.5 (-105).

The Howard vs. Norfolk State Over/Under is 151.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Howard+10.5 -115O 151.5 -115+360
Norfolk State -10.5 -105U 151.5 -105-475

Howard vs Norfolk State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Norfolk State will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Howard vs Norfolk State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Norfolk State will cover the spread with 54.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Howard has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 21 of their last 30 games (+10.30 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Howard has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 30 games (+6.90 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Howard has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.20 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Norfolk State has hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 15 games at home (+10.20 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Norfolk State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 15 games at home (+5.30 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Norfolk State has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 15 games at home (+4.05 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Norfolk State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 15 games at home (+0.50 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Norfolk State has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 15 games at home (+0.30 Units / 2% ROI)

Howard Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Howard has a 5-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6 Units / -36.36% ROI).

  • 5-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.25 Units / -23.13% ROI
  • 10-5 when betting the Over for +4.5 Units / 27.27% ROI
  • 5-10 when betting the Under for -6 Units / -36.36% ROI

Norfolk State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Norfolk State has a 12-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.35 Units / 26.95% ROI).

  • 9-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.3 Units / -1.11% ROI
  • 9-9 when betting the Over for -0.95 Units / -4.79% ROI
  • 9-9 when betting the Under for -0.9 Units / -4.56% ROI

Howard Offensive Stats & Trends:

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

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

Howard averaged 41% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (774 free throw attempts/1,881 field goal attempts) last season — 6th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Howard has made 9.1 three-pointers per game this season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Norfolk State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Norfolk State has made 6.1 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 24th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.8

Norfolk State averaged 11.5 turnovers per game (391 turnovers/34 games) last season — tied for best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 13.5

Norfolk State has averaged 1.37 points per shot (1,611 points/1,177 shots) this season — tied for 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.27

Norfolk State has an eFG% of 54% this season — 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Howard Defensive Stats & Trends:

Howard has averaged 23.8 defensive rebounds per game (452 rebounds/19 games) this season — tied for 2nd best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 22.3

Howard has averaged 5.4 steals per game (103 steals/19 games) this season — tied for 36th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.0

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 23.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,256 rebounds/53 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 22.3

Norfolk State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Norfolk State has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (1,218/2,989) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 45%

Norfolk State has allowed opponents to shoot 40% (477/1,181) this season — best among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 46%

Norfolk State has averaged 23.9 defensive rebounds per game (502 rebounds/21 games) this season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 22.3

Norfolk State averaged 22.2 defensive rebounds per game (755 rebounds/34 games) last season — tied for 26th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5


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