South Carolina State vs Howard Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 3

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  • South Carolina State is a -1.5 point favorite vs Howard
  • Total (Over/Under): 154.5 points
  • South Carolina State / Howard TV channel: ESPN+

The South Carolina State Bulldogs visit Burr Gymnasium to take on the Howard Bison on Feb. 3. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Washington, D.C., DC, USA.

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

The South Carolina State vs. Howard Over/Under is 154.5 total points.

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South Carolina State vs. Howard Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
South Carolina State-1.5 +100O 154.5 -115-110
Howard +1.5 -120U 154.5 -105-110

South Carolina State vs Howard Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts South Carolina State will win this college basketball game with 68.1% 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 South Carolina State will cover the spread with 61.7% confidence for today’s game.


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  • South Carolina State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 30 games (+20.98 Units / 42% ROI)
  • South Carolina State has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.80 Units / 15% ROI)
  • South Carolina State have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 30 games (+3.15 Units / 9% ROI)
  • South Carolina State have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 20 away games (+1.15 Units / 5% ROI)
  • South Carolina State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 20 away games (+0.60 Units / 3% 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 30 games (+6.90 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Howard has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 16 games at home (+3.10 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Howard have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 16 games at home (+0.90 Units / 5% ROI)

South Carolina State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

South Carolina State has a 11-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.25 Units / 10.79% ROI).

  • 7-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.5 Units / -20.56% ROI
  • 10-9 when betting the Over for +0.1 Units / 0.48% ROI
  • 9-10 when betting the Under for -2 Units / -9.57% ROI

Howard Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Howard has a 6-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.1 Units / -32.62% ROI).

  • 5-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.25 Units / -27.74% ROI
  • 12-5 when betting the Over for +6.5 Units / 34.76% ROI
  • 5-12 when betting the Under for -8.2 Units / -43.85% ROI

South Carolina State Offensive Stats & Trends:

South Carolina State averaged 13.6 offensive rebounds per game (407 rebounds/30 games) last season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 10.2

South Carolina State has 24.8 free throw attempts per game this season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 21.4

South Carolina State has averaged 12.3 offensive rebounds per game (625 rebounds/51 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 10.2

South Carolina State averaged 14.6 turnovers per game (437 turnovers/30 games) last season — tied for 6th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Howard Offensive Stats & Trends:

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

Howard has made 181 three-pointers this season — most among MEAC Teams

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

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

South Carolina State Defensive Stats & Trends:

South Carolina State averaged 21.1 defensive rebounds per game (634 rebounds/30 games) last season — 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

South Carolina State has averaged 9.0 steals per game (188 steals/21 games) this season — 2nd best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 7.4

South Carolina State averaged 8.3 steals per game (250 steals/30 games) last season — 3rd best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 7.5

South Carolina State averaged 8.3 steals per game (250 steals/30 games) last season — tied for 34th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Howard Defensive Stats & Trends:

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 22.9 defensive rebounds per game (481 rebounds/21 games) this season — 4th lowest among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 22.1

Howard has averaged 23.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,285 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 22.2

Howard allowed an average of 1.27 points per shot (2,515 points/1,977 shots) last season — tied for 26th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23


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