- Howard (12-10) are -3.5 point favorites vs North Carolina Central (10-9)
- Total (Over/Under): 143.5 points
- Watch the game on ESPNU
The North Carolina Central Eagles (10-9) visit Burr Gymnasium to take on the Howard Bison (12-10) on Jan. 28. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Washington.
Howard is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-105).
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
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| North Carolina Central | +3.5 -115 | O 143.5 -115 | +135 |
| Howard | -3.5 -105 | U 143.5 -105 | -160 |
North Carolina Central vs Howard Prediction for Today’s Game:
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Howard will win this game with 56.3% confidence.
North Carolina Central vs Howard Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts North Carolina Central will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both North Carolina Central and Howard, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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North Carolina Central Basketball Best Bets Today:
- North Carolina Central have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 29 games (+7.00 Units / 22% ROI)
- North Carolina Central has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 9 away games (+4.80 Units / 48% ROI)
- North Carolina Central have covered the 1H Spread in their last 4 games (+4.00 Units / 90% ROI)
- North Carolina Central has hit the Team Total Under in their last 4 games (+4.00 Units / 89% ROI)
Howard Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Howard has hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 8 games (+9.30 Units / 45% ROI)
- Howard has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 15 games at home (+6.60 Units / 40% ROI)
- Howard has hit the Game Total Over in 5 of their last 6 games (+3.90 Units / 59% ROI)
- Howard has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 27 games (+3.90 Units / 13% ROI)
- Howard have covered the Spread in their last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 91% ROI)
North Carolina Central Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
North Carolina Central has gone 10-4 against the spread this college basketball season (+5.6 Units / 0% ROI).
- 6-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.1 Units / -8.61% ROI
- 9-6 when betting the Over for +2.4 Units / 14.55% ROI
- 6-9 when betting the Under for -3.9 Units / -23.64% ROI
Howard Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Howard has gone 9-9 against the spread this college basketball season (-0.9 Units / -4.55% ROI).
- 8-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.1 Units / 17.09% ROI
- 9-9 when betting the Over for -0.9 Units / -4.55% ROI
- 9-9 when betting the Under for -0.9 Units / -4.55% ROI
North Carolina Central Offensive Stats & Trends:
North Carolina Central is shooting 56% from inside the arc (323/582) this season — tied for 31st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%
North Carolina Central is shooting 68% from the free throw line (686/1,006) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 26th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%
Howard Offensive Stats & Trends:
Howard has averaged 15.9 turnovers per game (349 turnovers/22 games) this season — tied for 2nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.6
Howard has a 34% free throw rate (429 free throw attempts/1,258 field goal attempts) this season — tied for 40th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 31%
North Carolina Central Defensive Stats & Trends:
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Howard Defensive Stats & Trends:
Howard has averaged 8.0 steals per game (176 steals/22 games) this season — tied for 37th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
Howard has allowed opponents to shoot 36% from three (180/494) this season — tied for 28th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%
Howard has allowed opponents to shoot 46% (570/1,246) this season — tied for 34th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 43%
Howard has allowed an average of 1.29 points per shot (1,605 points/1,246 shots) this season — tied for 22nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.21
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