Norfolk State vs Howard Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 31

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  • Howard is a -5.5 point favorite vs Norfolk State
  • Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
  • Norfolk State / Howard TV channel: ESPNU

The Norfolk State Spartans visit Burr Gymnasium to take on the Howard Bison on Jan. 31. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00 pm in Washington, D.C., DC.

Howard is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Norfolk State+5.5 -110O 145.5 -105+195
Howard -5.5 -110U 145.5 -115-235

Norfolk State vs Howard Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Howard will win this college basketball game with 71.8% 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 Howard will cover the spread with 58.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Norfolk State has hit the Team Total Over in 13 of their last 19 away games (+6.05 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Norfolk State has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 32 games (+4.70 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Norfolk State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 19 away games (+1.75 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Norfolk State have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 19 away games (+0.15 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Howard has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 29 games (+12.80 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Howard has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 13 games at home (+6.35 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Howard have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 13 games at home (+4.45 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Howard has hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.15 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Howard has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.70 Units / 5% ROI)

Norfolk State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Norfolk State has a 8-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.95 Units / -14.15% ROI).

  • 6-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.2 Units / -22.71% ROI
  • 12-7 when betting the Over for +4.3 Units / 20.57% ROI
  • 7-12 when betting the Under for -6.2 Units / -29.67% ROI

Howard Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Howard has a 10-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.3 Units / 12.23% ROI).

  • 8-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.65 Units / -22.95% ROI
  • 6-11 when betting the Over for -6.1 Units / -32.62% ROI
  • 11-6 when betting the Under for +4.4 Units / 23.53% ROI

Norfolk State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Norfolk State has an eFG% of 51% this season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 48%

Norfolk State has averaged 76.4 points per game (1,758 points/23 games) this season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 69.5

Norfolk State has made 5.9 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.7

Norfolk State has averaged 11.8 turnovers per game (1,088 turnovers/92 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 13.4

Howard Offensive Stats & Trends:

Howard made 8.1 three-pointers per game last season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 6.1

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

Howard has averaged 14.1 turnovers per game (1,212 turnovers/86 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.7

Howard averaged 14.5 turnovers per game (493 turnovers/34 games) last season — 8th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Norfolk State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Norfolk State allowed opponents to shoot 41% (741/1,808) last season — best among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 44%

Norfolk State has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (2,157/5,160) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 45%

Norfolk State forced 14.9 turnovers per game (506 turnovers/34 games) last season — tied for 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Norfolk State allowed 67.8 points per game (2,306 points/34 games) last season — best among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 72.1

Howard Defensive Stats & Trends:

Howard has forced 15.0 turnovers per game (314 turnovers/21 games) this season — best among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 12.9

Howard has forced 15.0 turnovers per game (314 turnovers/21 games) this season — tied for 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.0

Howard allowed 6.5 made three-pointers per game last season — 2nd best among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 7.1

Howard has allowed 6.3 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for best among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 7.7


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