Howard vs UMBC Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Nov. 25

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UMBC head coach Jim Ferry calls out to players during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Maryland Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 80-64. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)
(AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)
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  • Howard is a -2.5 point favorite vs UMBC
  • Total (Over/Under): 152.5 points
  • Howard / UMBC TV channel: ESPN+

The Howard Bison visit Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena to take on the UMBC Retrievers on Nov. 25. Tip off is scheduled for 12:00pm EST in Baltimore, MD.

Howard is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The Howard vs. UMBC Over/Under is 152.5 total points.

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Howard vs. UMBC Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Howard-2.5 -110O 152.5 -115-155
UMBC +2.5 -110U 152.5 -105+125

Howard vs UMBC Prediction for Today:

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

Howard vs UMBC Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Howard will cover the spread with 53.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Howard has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 32 games (+1.60 Units / 5% ROI)
  • UMBC have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.05 Units / 14% ROI)
  • UMBC has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 15 games at home (+3.40 Units / 15% ROI)
  • UMBC has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 15 games at home (+2.00 Units / 11% ROI)
  • UMBC has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 15 games at home (+1.40 Units / 8% ROI)
  • UMBC has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 31 games (+0.60 Units / 2% ROI)

Howard Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Howard has a 2-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.3 Units / -23.64% ROI).

  • 1-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.55 Units / -58.2% ROI
  • 1-4 when betting the Over for -3.4 Units / -61.82% ROI
  • 4-1 when betting the Under for +2.9 Units / 52.73% ROI

UMBC Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UMBC has a 1-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.4 Units / -61.82% ROI).

  • 1-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -5 Units / -34.48% ROI
  • 2-2 when betting the Over for -0.2 Units / -3.64% ROI
  • 2-2 when betting the Under for -0.2 Units / -3.64% ROI

Howard Offensive Stats & Trends:

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

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 attempted 737 threes last season — most among MEAC Teams

UMBC Offensive Stats & Trends:

UMBC shot 35% from three (246/692) last season — best among America East Teams; League Avg: 33%

UMBC averaged 25% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (490 free throw attempts/1,988 field goal attempts) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

UMBC shot 47% (928/1,988) last season — tied for 42nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

UMBC averaged 78.8 points per game (2,443 points/31 games) last season — tied for 45th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

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 allowed an average of 1.27 points per shot (2,515 points/1,977 shots) last season — tied for 26th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Howard allowed opponents to shoot 34% from three (221/648) last season — 4th highest among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 34%

Howard allowed an average of 1.27 points per shot (2,515 points/1,977 shots) last season — 4th highest among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 1.28

UMBC Defensive Stats & Trends:

UMBC averaged 5.2 steals per game (162 steals/31 games) last season — tied for 30th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

UMBC allowed 80.9 points per game (2,508 points/31 games) last season — 4th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0

UMBC averaged 25.9 defensive rebounds per game (804 rebounds/31 games) last season — 5th lowest among America East Teams; League Avg: 25.7

UMBC allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (235/745) last season — tied for 33rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%


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