- Howard (9-12) is a -6.5 point favorite vs South Carolina State (14-8)
- Total (Over/Under): 150.5 points
- South Carolina State / Howard TV channel: ESPN+
The South Carolina State Bulldogs (14-8) visit Burr Arena to take on the Howard Bison (9-12) on Feb. 19. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Washington, DC.
Howard is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).
The South Carolina State vs. Howard Over/Under is 150.5 total points.
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South Carolina State vs. Howard Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| South Carolina State | +6.5 -110 | O 150.5 -110 | + |
| Howard | -6.5 -110 | U 150.5 -110 | + |
South Carolina State vs Howard Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Howard will win this college basketball game with 73.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
South Carolina State vs Howard Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Howard will cover the spread with 51.3% confidence for today’s game.
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South Carolina State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- South Carolina State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 16 away games (+13.95 Units / 86% ROI)
- South Carolina State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 28 games (+10.55 Units / 32% ROI)
- South Carolina State have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 16 away games (+5.50 Units / 31% ROI)
- South Carolina State has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 16 away games (+1.30 Units / 7% ROI)
- South Carolina State has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 16 away games (+1.05 Units / 6% ROI)
Howard Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Howard has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 31 games (+6.90 Units / 20% ROI)
- Howard has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 13 games at home (+4.70 Units / 19% ROI)
- Howard have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 13 games at home (+4.40 Units / 29% ROI)
- Howard has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 13 games at home (+4.35 Units / 29% ROI)
- Howard have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+3.60 Units / 25% ROI)
South Carolina State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
South Carolina State has a 14-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.2 Units / 20.59% ROI).
- 7-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.15 Units / -0.63% ROI
- 12-11 when betting the Over for -0.05 Units / -0.2% ROI
- 11-12 when betting the Under for -2.2 Units / -8.68% ROI
Howard Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Howard has a 9-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.2 Units / -16.57% ROI).
- 8-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.2 Units / -21.98% ROI
- 15-7 when betting the Over for +7.3 Units / 28.85% ROI
- 7-15 when betting the Under for -9.5 Units / -37.55% ROI
South Carolina State Offensive Stats & Trends:
South Carolina State has averaged 13.6 offensive rebounds per game (299 rebounds/22 games) this season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 10.4
South Carolina State has averaged 12.7 offensive rebounds per game (674 rebounds/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 10.0
South Carolina State has a TS% of 44% since the start of the 2022-23 season — 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%
South Carolina State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (311 assists/ 305 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 0.9
Howard Offensive Stats & Trends:
Howard has averaged 15.3 turnovers per game (889 turnovers/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1
Howard is shooting 37% from three (462/1,253) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 33%
Howard has made 7.8 three-pointers per game this season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 6.0
Howard has 889 turnovers since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among MEAC Teams
South Carolina State Defensive Stats & Trends:
South Carolina State has averaged 8.1 steals per game (178 steals/22 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 7.6
South Carolina State has 178 steals this season — 3rd most among MEAC Teams
South Carolina State has allowed 7.3 made three-pointers per game this season — 4th highest among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 7.2
South Carolina State has allowed 7.9 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th highest among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 7.5
Howard Defensive Stats & Trends:
Howard has averaged 24.1 defensive rebounds per game (554 rebounds/23 games) this season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 22.8
Howard has averaged 23.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,360 rebounds/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 22.5
Howard has allowed opponents to shoot 44% (604/1,382) this season — 3rd best among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 44%
Howard has allowed 7.2 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th highest among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 7.5
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