Howard vs South Carolina State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 3

Number 55 player from South Carolina State jumping with a basketball overhead, ready to throw it
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  • South Carolina State is a -10.5 point favorite vs Howard
  • Total (Over/Under): 155.5 points
  • Howard / South Carolina State TV channel: ESPN+

The Howard Bison visit Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center to take on the South Carolina State Bulldogs on Mar. 3. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Orangeburg, SC, SC, USA.

South Carolina State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -10.5 (-115).

The Howard vs. South Carolina State Over/Under is 155.5 total points.

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Howard vs. South Carolina State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Howard+10.5 -105O 155.5 -110+425
South Carolina State -10.5 -115U 155.5 -110-600

Howard vs South Carolina State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts South Carolina 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 South Carolina State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts South Carolina State will cover the spread with 52.3% 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 12 of their last 17 away games (+6.35 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Howard has hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 17 away games (+4.00 Units / 21% ROI)
  • South Carolina State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 28 games (+19.93 Units / 36% ROI)
  • South Carolina State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 8 games at home (+5.85 Units / 65% ROI)
  • South Carolina State have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.25 Units / 13% ROI)
  • South Carolina State have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 28 games (+3.95 Units / 13% ROI)
  • South Carolina State has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.80 Units / 9% ROI)

Howard Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Howard has a 10-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.5 Units / -23.64% ROI).

  • 9-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.65 Units / -22.09% ROI
  • 17-8 when betting the Over for +8.2 Units / 29.82% ROI
  • 8-17 when betting the Under for -10.7 Units / -38.91% ROI

South Carolina State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

South Carolina State has a 16-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+7.25 Units / 26.46% ROI).

  • 13-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.5 Units / -3.17% ROI
  • 15-10 when betting the Over for +4 Units / 14.55% ROI
  • 10-15 when betting the Under for -6.5 Units / -23.64% ROI

Howard Offensive Stats & Trends:

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

Howard has averaged 14.5 turnovers per game (898 turnovers/62 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

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

South Carolina State Offensive Stats & Trends:

South Carolina State averaged 13.6 offensive rebounds per game (407 rebounds/30 games) last season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 10.2

South Carolina State has a 45% free throw rate (722 free throw attempts/1,624 field goal attempts) this season — highest among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 37%

South Carolina State averaged 14.6 turnovers per game (437 turnovers/30 games) last season — tied for 6th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

South Carolina State had 407 offensive rebounds last season — most among MEAC Teams

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 23.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,454 rebounds/62 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 22.2

Howard has averaged 23.2 defensive rebounds per game (650 rebounds/28 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 22.2

Howard has allowed an average of 1.30 points per shot (4,722 points/3,639 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 13th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.24

South Carolina State Defensive Stats & Trends:

South Carolina State averaged 21.1 defensive rebounds per game (634 rebounds/30 games) last season — 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

South Carolina State has 267 steals this season — most among MEAC Teams

South Carolina State has averaged 8.9 steals per game (517 steals/58 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 7.5

South Carolina State has averaged 9.5 steals per game (267 steals/28 games) this season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 7.5


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