Howard vs Norfolk State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 15

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  • Norfolk State (12-16) is a -3.5 point favorite vs Howard (11-17)
  • Total (Over/Under): 137.5 points
  • Howard / Norfolk State TV channel: ESPN+

The Howard Bison (11-17) visit Norfolk Scope Arena to take on the Norfolk State Spartans (12-16) on Mar. 15. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EDT in Norfolk, VA.

Norfolk State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).

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

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Howard+3.5 -110O 137.5 -110+140
Norfolk State -3.5 -110U 137.5 -110-165

Howard vs Norfolk State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Norfolk State will win this college basketball game with 57.6% 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 Howard will cover the spread with 57.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Howard has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 17 away games (+5.50 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Howard has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 6 games (+4.00 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Howard has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 17 away games (+2.00 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Norfolk State has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 25 games (+16.25 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Norfolk State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 25 games (+13.20 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Norfolk State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 16 of their last 22 games (+10.40 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Norfolk State has hit the Game Total Under in 14 of their last 22 games (+5.20 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Norfolk State has hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 26 games (+4.55 Units / 15% ROI)

Howard Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Howard has a 11-17 record against the spread this college basketball season (-7.7 Units / -23.26% ROI).

  • 13-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.25 Units / -12.83% ROI
  • 17-12 when betting the Over for +3.8 Units / 11.52% ROI
  • 12-17 when betting the Under for -6.7 Units / -20.3% ROI

Norfolk State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Norfolk State has a 13-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.5 Units / -11.36% ROI).

  • 19-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +16.25 Units / 19.61% ROI
  • 11-17 when betting the Over for -7.7 Units / -25% ROI
  • 17-11 when betting the Under for +4.9 Units / 15.91% ROI

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

Norfolk State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Norfolk State has averaged 12.2 turnovers per game (685 turnovers/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 14.3

Norfolk State has averaged 1.33 points per shot (4,215 points/3,173 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 1.22

Norfolk State is shooting 46% (1,470/3,173) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 44%

Norfolk State is shooting 74% from the free throw line (899/1,213) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 71%

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

Norfolk State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Norfolk State has 204 steals this season — most among MEAC Teams

Norfolk State has averaged 7.8 steals per game (438 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 31st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Norfolk State has averaged 8.9 steals per game (204 steals/23 games) this season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Norfolk State has averaged 7.8 steals per game (438 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th lowest among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 7.9


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