- Howard (19-12) is a -8.5 point favorite vs South Carolina State (5-25)
- Total (Over/Under): 155.5 points
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The South Carolina State Bulldogs (5-25) visit Norfolk Scope to take on the Howard Bison (19-12) on Mar. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Norfolk.
Howard is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-110).
The South Carolina State vs. Howard Over/Under is 155.5 total points.
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South Carolina State vs. Howard Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| South Carolina State | +8.5 -110 | O 155.5 -110 | +290 |
| Howard | -8.5 -110 | U 155.5 -110 | -375 |
South Carolina State vs Howard Prediction for Today’s Game:
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Howard will win this game with 66.8% confidence.
South Carolina State vs Howard Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Howard will cover the spread with 51.6% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both South Carolina State and Howard, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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South Carolina State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- South Carolina State has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 35 games (+10.55 Units / 24% ROI)
- South Carolina State has hit the Team Total Under in their last 6 away games (+6.00 Units / 88% ROI)
- South Carolina State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 3 of their last 7 away games (+1.40 Units / 17% ROI)
Howard Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Howard has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 18 games (+13.95 Units / 30% ROI)
- Howard have covered the Spread in their last 7 games at home (+7.00 Units / 91% ROI)
- Howard has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 15 games (+6.60 Units / 40% ROI)
- Howard has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.95 Units / 17% ROI)
- Howard have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 15 games (+5.60 Units / 34% ROI)
South Carolina State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
South Carolina State has gone 13-15 against the spread this college basketball season (-3.45 Units / 0% ROI).
- 4-19 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.3 Units / -16.73% ROI
- 17-11 when betting the Over for +4.9 Units / 15.36% ROI
- 11-17 when betting the Under for -7.7 Units / -24.14% ROI
Howard Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Howard has gone 15-13 against the spread this college basketball season (+0.7 Units / 2.27% ROI).
- 16-11 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.75 Units / 17.46% ROI
- 15-13 when betting the Over for +0.7 Units / 2.27% ROI
- 13-15 when betting the Under for -3.5 Units / -11.36% ROI
South Carolina State Offensive Stats & Trends:
South Carolina State has averaged 1.12 points per shot (3,926 points/3,517 shots) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23
South Carolina State is shooting 41% (1,424/3,517) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%
South Carolina State has averaged 1.14 points per shot (1,699 points/1,487 shots) this season — tied for 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.24
South Carolina State has an eFG% of 46% since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%
Howard Offensive Stats & Trends:
Howard has averaged 16.1 turnovers per game (386 turnovers/24 games) this season — 2nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.5
Howard is shooting 37% from three (183/497) this season — tied for 31st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Howard has a 34% free throw rate (470 free throw attempts/1,363 field goal attempts) this season — 42nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 31%
Howard has averaged 1.31 points per shot (1,787 points/1,363 shots) this season — tied for 36th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.24
South Carolina State Defensive Stats & Trends:
South Carolina State has averaged 19.9 defensive rebounds per game (458 rebounds/23 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2
South Carolina State has allowed opponents to shoot 46% (1,443/3,138) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 11th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 43%
South Carolina State has allowed 85.8 points per game (1,974 points/23 games) this season — highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 69.6
South Carolina State has allowed an average of 1.49 points per shot (1,974 points/1,322 shots) this season — highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.21
Howard Defensive Stats & Trends:
Howard has averaged 22.4 defensive rebounds per game (537 rebounds/24 games) this season — tied for 37th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2
Howard has averaged 7.9 steals per game (189 steals/24 games) this season — tied for 32nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
Howard has allowed opponents to shoot 46% (623/1,358) this season — tied for 28th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 43%
Howard has forced 16.0 turnovers per game (385 turnovers/24 games) this season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.8
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