Howard (12-18) vs Norfolk State (20-10)
Game Info: Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 7:30 pm (Burr Gymnasium)
The Line: Betting Odds: Howard +4.5 — Over/Under: 156.5
The Norfolk State Spartans are visiting the Howard Bison on Thursday, March 6th at the Burr Gymnasium. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Norfolk State Spartans vs Howard Bison Prediction. We will examine:
The Howard Bison’s recent form and player performance
The Norfolk State Spartans’ recent form and player performance
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Howard Bison
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Norfolk State Spartans
Recent betting trends in games played between the Norfolk State Spartans and Howard Bison
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Norfolk State Spartans vs Howard Bison game
Howard Bison Preview
The Howard Bison have a 12-18 record this season and are sitting in 3rd place in the MEAC. The Bison are coming off a 69-79 loss to South Carolina State. The Bison are 11-15 against the spread, and 17-9 in over/under, while having an 8-5 home record.
Offensively, Howard is averaging 77.4 points per game, which ranks 90th in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 78.9 points per game (338th). The Bison shoot 46.8% from the field (72nd) and 37.2% from beyond the arc (37th). The Bison shoot 73.9% from the free throw line (111th) and are grabbing 34 rebounds per game (253rd).
Blake Harper leads Howard scoring this season, with an average of 19.3 points, 3.5 assists, and a team-high 6.3 rebounds, while Marcus Dockery adds 16.1 points per game.
Norfolk State Spartans Preview
The Norfolk State Spartans have a 20-10 record this season and are sitting in first place in the MEAC. Norfolk State is coming off an 87-91 loss to North Carolina Central. The Spartans are 16-11 against the spread, and 14-13 in over/under, while having a 7-9 road record.
Offensively, Norfolk State is averaging 78.2 points per game, which is 74th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 69.5 points per game (104th). The Spartans shoot 49.2% from the field, which is the 11th-best in the nation, and 34.2% from beyond the arc (174th). The Spartans shoot 75.8% from the free-throw line (52nd) and are grabbing 34.5 rebounds per game (223rd).
Brain Moore leads Norfolk State in scoring with an average of 18.9 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 3.1 assists, while Christian Ings adds 11.9 points and a team-high 3.3 assists per game.
Why the Howard Bison will win
- Howard has won eight of its last nine games against the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference at Burr Gymnasium.
- Norfolk State has lost four of its last five road night games against the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.
- Howard has won the first half in each of its last nine night games against the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference at Burr Gymnasium.
Why the Norfolk State Spartans will win
- Norfolk State has won six of its last seven games at Burr Gymnasium.
- Howard has lost four of its last five night games.
- Norfolk State has won the first half in seven of its last eight night games against Howard.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last six night games between Norfolk State and Howard has produced a total of 154 or fewer points.
- Each of Norfolk State’s last four games at Burr Gymnasium have produced a total of 154 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Howard ranks 360th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (18.0).
- Howard ranks 355th among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (14.8).
- Norfolk State ranks 357th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (16.8).
- Norfolk State ranks 12th among Division 1 teams for field goal percentage this season (49.2%).
Norfolk State Spartans vs Howard Bison Prediction
Norfolk State is 3-1 in their last 4 meetings against Howard and is 3-1 against the spread. Over is 7-3 in their last 10 meetings, and in their previous meeting earlier this season, Norfolk State won 92-75 at home, covering the spread, as the game went over the point total.
In this Norfolk State Spartans vs Howard Bison Prediction, Norfolk State is coming as a -4.5 road favorites. Norfolk State is rightfully favored, as they have a superior record this season, but they have been below average on the road, while Howard has been good at home court. Howard is 3-1 against the spread in their last 4 home games, while Norfolk State is 1-3 against the spread in their last 4 road games. Given both teams’ recent form, I like Howard as a home dog, as I expect them to keep this one close. Take the Howard Bison and the plus points at home.