- Howard (6-9) is a -2.5 point favorite vs Norfolk State (8-7)
- Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
- Norfolk State / Howard TV channel: ESPN+
The Norfolk State Spartans (8-7) visit Burr Arena to take on the Howard Bison (6-9) on Jan. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Washington, DC.
Howard is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).
The Norfolk State vs. Howard Over/Under is 145.5 total points.
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Norfolk State vs. Howard Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Norfolk State | +2.5 -110 | O 145.5 -115 | +120 |
| Howard | -2.5 -110 | U 145.5 -105 | -145 |
Norfolk State vs Howard Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Howard will win this college basketball game with 57.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Norfolk State vs Howard Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Norfolk State will cover the spread with 56.1% confidence for today’s game.
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Norfolk State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Norfolk State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 30 games (+8.25 Units / 14% ROI)
- Norfolk State have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 30 games (+6.90 Units / 21% ROI)
- Norfolk State has hit the Team Total Over in 13 of their last 20 away games (+4.95 Units / 21% ROI)
- Norfolk State have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.30 Units / 13% ROI)
- Norfolk State has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 19 away games (+3.90 Units / 13% ROI)
Howard Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Howard have covered the Spread in 12 of their last 15 games at home (+9.80 Units / 59% ROI)
- Howard has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 14 games at home (+7.65 Units / 21% ROI)
- Howard has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 32 games (+5.80 Units / 16% ROI)
- Howard has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 15 games at home (+4.15 Units / 24% ROI)
- Howard has hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 15 games at home (+4.10 Units / 13% ROI)
Norfolk State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Norfolk State has a 9-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.4 Units / 14.55% ROI).
- 8-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +10.5 Units / 54.69% ROI
- 6-9 when betting the Over for -3.9 Units / -23.64% ROI
- 9-6 when betting the Under for +2.4 Units / 14.55% ROI
Howard Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Howard has a 6-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.9 Units / -20.86% ROI).
- 5-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.35 Units / -18.2% ROI
- 11-5 when betting the Over for +5.5 Units / 29.41% ROI
- 5-11 when betting the Under for -7.1 Units / -37.97% ROI
Norfolk State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Norfolk State has averaged 12.1 turnovers per game (630 turnovers/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 14.4
Norfolk State is shooting 75% from the free throw line (328/435) this season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 72%
Norfolk State has averaged 1.33 points per shot (1,441 points/1,087 shots) this season — tied for 23rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25
Norfolk State has a 40% free throw rate (435 free throw attempts/1,087 field goal attempts) this season — 12th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%
Howard Offensive Stats & Trends:
Howard has averaged 15.5 turnovers per game (839 turnovers/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.2
Howard is shooting 37% from three (431/1,170) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 33%
Howard has an eFG% of 53% since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 50%
Howard has 839 turnovers since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among MEAC Teams
Norfolk State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Norfolk State has 166 steals this season — most among MEAC Teams
Norfolk State has averaged 7.7 steals per game (400 steals/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 44th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6
Norfolk State has averaged 8.7 steals per game (166 steals/19 games) this season — tied for best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 7.8
Norfolk State has averaged 23.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,230 rebounds/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 22.5
Howard Defensive Stats & Trends:
Howard has averaged 23.7 defensive rebounds per game (451 rebounds/19 games) this season — 3rd best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 22.9
Howard has averaged 23.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,257 rebounds/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 22.5
Howard has allowed opponents to shoot 44% (516/1,161) this season — 4th highest among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 44%
Howard has allowed 74.2 points per game (4,008 points/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th highest among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 73.5
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