Norfolk State vs Howard Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 6

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  • Norfolk State is a -4.5 point favorite vs Howard
  • Total (Over/Under): 156.5 points
  • Norfolk State / Howard TV channel: ESPN+

The Norfolk State Spartans visit Burr Gymnasium to take on the Howard Bison on Mar. 6. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Washington, D.C., DC, USA.

Norfolk State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).

The Norfolk State vs. Howard Over/Under is 156.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Norfolk State-4.5 -110O 156.5 -115-190
Howard +4.5 -110U 156.5 -105+155

Norfolk State vs Howard Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Norfolk State will win this college basketball game with 79.9% 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 58.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Norfolk State has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 32 games (+8.16 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Norfolk State have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 17 away games (+6.20 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Norfolk State have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 32 games (+4.65 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Norfolk State has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 32 games (+4.60 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Norfolk State has hit the Game Total Over in their last 3 away games (+3.00 Units / 91% ROI)
  • Howard has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.90 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Howard has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 13 games at home (+4.60 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Howard has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 13 games at home (+4.35 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Howard has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 13 games at home (+2.35 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Howard have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+2.25 Units / 15% ROI)

Norfolk State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Norfolk State has a 15-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.75 Units / 5.89% ROI).

  • 16-11 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.2 Units / 1.29% ROI
  • 15-12 when betting the Over for +1.75 Units / 5.88% ROI
  • 12-15 when betting the Under for -4.5 Units / -15.18% ROI

Howard Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Howard has a 10-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (-7.6 Units / -26.57% ROI).

  • 9-17 when betting on the Moneyline for -12.65 Units / -23.53% ROI
  • 17-9 when betting the Over for +7.1 Units / 24.83% ROI
  • 9-17 when betting the Under for -9.7 Units / -33.92% ROI

Norfolk State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Norfolk State has made 5.7 three-pointers per game this season — 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.8

Norfolk State has averaged 11.8 turnovers per game (355 turnovers/30 games) this season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 13.2

Norfolk State averaged 1.32 points per shot (2,540 points/1,930 shots) last season — tied for 2nd best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Norfolk State has 21.8 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 40th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Howard Offensive Stats & Trends:

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

Howard shot 37% from three (275/737) last season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 33%

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

Howard has made 8.6 three-pointers per game this season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Norfolk State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Norfolk State stole the ball 300 times last season — most among MEAC Teams

Norfolk State has allowed an average of 1.22 points per shot (2,086 points/1,703 shots) this season — best among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 1.31

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 41% (1,474/3,568) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 45%

Howard Defensive Stats & Trends:

Howard has averaged 23.1 defensive rebounds per game (669 rebounds/29 games) this season — 4th lowest among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 22.1

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 23.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,473 rebounds/63 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 22.2

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


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