North Carolina Central vs Howard Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 21

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  • Howard is a -12.5 point favorite vs North Carolina Central
  • Total (Over/Under): 143.5 points
  • North Carolina Central / Howard TV channel: ESPN+

The North Carolina Central Eagles visit Burr Gymnasium to take on the Howard Bison on Feb. 21. Tip off is scheduled for 12:00 pm in Washington, D.C., DC.

Howard is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -12.5 (-115).

The North Carolina Central vs. Howard Over/Under is 143.5 total points.

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North Carolina Central vs. Howard Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
North Carolina Central+12.5 -105O 143.5 -115+625
Howard -12.5 -115U 143.5 -105-1000

North Carolina Central vs Howard Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Howard will win this college basketball game with 78.2% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

North Carolina Central vs Howard Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Howard will cover the spread with 61.7% confidence for today’s game.


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North Carolina Central Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

North Carolina Central has a record against the spread this college basketball season ( Units / ROI).

  • away moneyline record when betting on the Moneyline for ML units Units / ML ROI ROI
  • away total over record when betting the Over for over units Units / over ROI ROI
  • away total under record when betting the Under for under units Units / under ROI ROI

Howard Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Howard has a record against the spread this college basketball season ( Units / ROI).

  • home moneyline record when betting on the Moneyline for ML units Units / ML ROI ROI
  • home total over record when betting the Over for over units Units / over ROI ROI
  • home total under record when betting the Under for under units Units / under ROI ROI

North Carolina Central Offensive Stats & Trends:

North Carolina Central had 23.1 free throw attempts per game last season — 22nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

North Carolina Central shot 46% (804/1,754) last season — 2nd best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 43%

North Carolina Central had an eFG% of 52% last season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 48%

North Carolina Central made 7.5 three-pointers per game last season — 2nd best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 6.1

Howard Offensive Stats & Trends:

Howard has averaged 15.8 assists per game (427 assists/27 games) this season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 12.9

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

Howard has averaged 14.0 turnovers per game (1,289 turnovers/92 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 3rd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

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

North Carolina Central Defensive Stats & Trends:

North Carolina Central allowed opponents to shoot 28% from three (178/627) last season — best among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 34%

North Carolina Central has allowed an average of 1.60 points per shot (485 points/303 shots) this season — 4th highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 1.33

North Carolina Central has allowed opponents to shoot 55% (167/303) this season — 3rd highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 46%

North Carolina Central allowed 5.9 made three-pointers per game last season — best among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 7.1

Howard Defensive Stats & Trends:

Howard has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (616/1,467) this season — best among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 46%

Howard has forced 15.0 turnovers per game (404 turnovers/27 games) this season — best among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 12.9

Howard has allowed 68.1 points per game (1,840 points/27 games) this season — best among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 74.8

Howard has allowed 6.1 made three-pointers per game this season — best among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 7.4


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