North Carolina Central vs Howard Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 8

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  • North Carolina Central is a -1.5 point favorite vs Howard
  • Total (Over/Under): 155.5 points
  • North Carolina Central / Howard TV channel: ESPN+

The North Carolina Central Eagles visit Burr Gymnasium to take on the Howard Bison on Feb. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Washington, D.C., DC, USA.

North Carolina Central is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (+100).

The North Carolina Central vs. Howard Over/Under is 155.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
North Carolina Central-1.5 +100O 155.5 -110-110
Howard +1.5 -120U 155.5 -110-110

North Carolina Central vs Howard Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts North Carolina Central will win this college basketball game with 78.9% 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 North Carolina Central will cover the spread with 54.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • N.C. Central has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 28 games (+13.30 Units / 43% ROI)
  • N.C. Central has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 28 games (+8.70 Units / 27% ROI)
  • N.C. Central has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 17 away games (+2.05 Units / 11% ROI)
  • N.C. Central has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 28 games (+2.05 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Howard has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 13 of their last 16 games at home (+9.40 Units / 50% ROI)
  • Howard has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 29 games (+8.00 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Howard has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 16 games at home (+3.25 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Howard have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 16 games at home (+0.90 Units / 5% ROI)

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 6-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-7.2 Units / -36.36% ROI).

  • 5-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.3 Units / -29.94% ROI
  • 13-5 when betting the Over for +7.5 Units / 37.88% ROI
  • 5-13 when betting the Under for -9.3 Units / -46.97% ROI

North Carolina Central Offensive Stats & Trends:

North Carolina Central has averaged 12.6 offensive rebounds per game (290 rebounds/23 games) this season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 10.1

North Carolina Central shot 56% from inside the arc (508/914) last season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 50%

North Carolina Central has 290 offensive rebounds this season — most among MEAC Teams

North Carolina Central averaged 11.5 turnovers per game (345 turnovers/30 games) last season — tied for best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 13.5

Howard Offensive Stats & Trends:

Howard has made 8.6 three-pointers per game this season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Howard has averaged 14.5 turnovers per game (811 turnovers/56 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.7

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

Howard attempted 737 threes last season — most among MEAC Teams

North Carolina Central Defensive Stats & Trends:

North Carolina Central has averaged 19.3 defensive rebounds per game (444 rebounds/23 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

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 opponents to shoot 29% from three (309/1,074) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 33%

North Carolina Central has averaged 9.4 steals per game (217 steals/23 games) this season — tied for 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Howard Defensive Stats & Trends:

Howard has averaged 22.5 defensive rebounds per game (496 rebounds/22 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 23.2 defensive rebounds per game (1,300 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 22.2

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


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