Howard vs North Carolina Central Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 1

North Carolina Central head coach Levelle Moton shouts to his players in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Memphis, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Memphis, Tenn.
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  • North Carolina Central is a -3.5 point favorite vs Howard
  • Total (Over/Under): 156.5 points
  • Howard / North Carolina Central TV channel: ESPN+

The Howard Bison visit McDougald-McLendon Arena to take on the North Carolina Central Eagles on Mar. 1. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Durham, NC, USA.

North Carolina Central is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-105).

The Howard vs. North Carolina Central Over/Under is 156.5 total points.

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Howard vs. North Carolina Central Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Howard+3.5 -115O 156.5 -110+135
North Carolina Central -3.5 -105U 156.5 -110-160

Howard vs North Carolina Central Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Howard will win this college basketball game with 61.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Howard vs North Carolina Central Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts North Carolina Central will cover the spread with 56.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Howard has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 31 games (+10.00 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Howard has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 17 away games (+4.20 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Howard has hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 17 away games (+4.00 Units / 21% ROI)
  • N.C. Central has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 29 games (+10.10 Units / 32% ROI)
  • N.C. Central has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.40 Units / 10% ROI)
  • N.C. Central has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.25 Units / 10% ROI)

Howard Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Howard has a 10-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.4 Units / -20.45% ROI).

  • 9-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.65 Units / -20.58% ROI
  • 17-7 when betting the Over for +9.3 Units / 35.23% ROI
  • 7-17 when betting the Under for -11.7 Units / -44.32% ROI

North Carolina Central Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

North Carolina Central has a record against the spread this college basketball season ( Units / ROI).

  • home moneyline record when betting on the Moneyline for ML units Units / ML ROI ROI
  • home total over record when betting the Over for over units Units / over ROI ROI
  • home total under record when betting the Under for under units Units / under ROI ROI

Howard Offensive Stats & Trends:

Howard has averaged 14.5 turnovers per game (887 turnovers/61 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.7

Howard has made 236 three-pointers this season — most among MEAC Teams

Howard has made 8.7 three-pointers per game this season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 6.3

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%

North Carolina Central Offensive Stats & Trends:

North Carolina Central has averaged 13.2 offensive rebounds per game (370 rebounds/28 games) this season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 10.3

North Carolina Central has 23.4 free throw attempts per game this season — 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

North Carolina Central has 370 offensive rebounds this season — most among MEAC Teams

North Carolina Central shot 56% from inside the arc (508/914) last season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 50%

Howard Defensive Stats & Trends:

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 23.2 defensive rebounds per game (626 rebounds/27 games) this season — 4th lowest among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 22.3

Howard has averaged 5.8 steals per game (354 steals/61 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 33rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Howard has averaged 23.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,430 rebounds/61 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 22.3

North Carolina Central Defensive Stats & Trends:

North Carolina Central has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (341/1,167) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 33%

North Carolina Central allowed opponents to shoot 28% from three (178/627) last season — best among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 34%

North Carolina Central has averaged 20.1 defensive rebounds per game (564 rebounds/28 games) this season — 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.1

North Carolina Central has averaged 9.1 steals per game (254 steals/28 games) this season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.9


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