Norfolk State vs Howard Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 2

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  • Norfolk State (20-9) is a -1.5 point favorite vs Howard (18-12)
  • Total (Over/Under): 149.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPNU

The Norfolk State Spartans (20-9) visit Burr Gymnasium to take on the Howard Bison (18-12) on Mar. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Washington.

Norfolk State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-115).

The Norfolk State vs. Howard Over/Under is 149.5 total points.

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Norfolk State vs. Howard Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Norfolk State-1.5 -115O 149.5 -115-135
Howard +1.5 -105U 149.5 -105+110

Norfolk State vs Howard Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Howard will win this game with 54.5% confidence.

Norfolk State vs Howard Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Howard will cover the spread with 54.5% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Norfolk State and Howard, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Norfolk State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 26 of their last 39 games (+12.90 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Norfolk State has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 22 away games (+11.50 Units / 48% ROI)
  • Norfolk State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 13 games (+8.00 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Norfolk State has hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 22 away games (+3.30 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Norfolk State has hit the Team Total Under in 6 of their last 9 games (+2.60 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Howard has hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 17 games (+12.85 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Howard has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 30 games (+7.05 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Howard have covered the Spread in their last 6 games at home (+6.00 Units / 91% ROI)
  • Howard has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 14 games (+5.60 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Howard have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 14 games (+4.60 Units / 30% ROI)

Norfolk State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Norfolk State has gone 13-11 against the spread this college basketball season (+0.9 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 15-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.15 Units / -8.85% 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

Howard Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Howard has gone 14-13 against the spread this college basketball season (-0.3 Units / -1.01% ROI).

  • 15-11 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.65 Units / 15.77% ROI
  • 14-13 when betting the Over for -0.3 Units / -1.01% ROI
  • 13-14 when betting the Under for -2.4 Units / -8.08% ROI

Norfolk State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Norfolk State is shooting 55% from inside the arc (351/640) this season — tied for 36th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%

Norfolk State is shooting 74% from the free throw line (313/423) this season — tied for 41st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Norfolk State is shooting 55% from inside the arc (842/1,522) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 26th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Howard Offensive Stats & Trends:

Howard has averaged 16.1 turnovers per game (386 turnovers/24 games) this season — 2nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.5

Howard has averaged 1.31 points per shot (1,787 points/1,363 shots) this season — tied for 36th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Howard has a 34% free throw rate (470 free throw attempts/1,363 field goal attempts) this season — 42nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 31%

Howard is shooting 36% from three (428/1,182) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 31st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Norfolk State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Norfolk State has allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (450/1,423) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 28th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Howard Defensive Stats & Trends:

Howard has averaged 7.9 steals per game (189 steals/24 games) this season — tied for 32nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Howard has averaged 22.4 defensive rebounds per game (537 rebounds/24 games) this season — tied for 37th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2

Howard has allowed opponents to shoot 36% from three (192/529) this season — tied for 32nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Howard has forced 16.0 turnovers per game (385 turnovers/24 games) this season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.8


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