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The Howard Bison (11-14, 5-3 MEAC) battle the South Carolina State Bulldogs (9-16, 4-4 MEAC) at 7:30 PM ET on Monday in MEAC play. The matchup airs on ESPN+.
Howard is a solid 9-point favorite against South Carolina State when the Bison square off with the Bulldogs on Monday. The point total for the game is set at 147.5.
Howard vs. South Carolina State Odds
Point Spread for Howard vs. South Carolina State
The spread for this matchup is set at 9 points, with sportsbooks listing Howard as the favorite.
Howard vs. South Carolina State Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Howard has -440 odds to pick up the win, while South Carolina State is listed at +340 to claim victory.
Howard vs. South Carolina State Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 147.5 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Monday, February 19, 2024
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Washington D.C.
- Arena: Burr Gymnasium
Howard vs. South Carolina State Betting Trends
Howard is 9-11-2 against the spread this year. The Bison have been chosen as favorites in 12 games this year and have walked away with the win seven times (58.3%) in those games. Howard’s games this year have gone over the point total 15 times in 23 opportunities (65.2%).
Against the spread, South Carolina State is 14-9-0 this year. The Bulldogs have won 38.5% of the games this season they were the underdog on the moneyline (5-8). South Carolina State has hit the over 52.2% of the time this season (12 of 23 games with a set point total).
Howard vs. South Carolina State Key Players to Watch
Howard
Bryce Harris is tops on the Bison with 16.4 points per contest and 7.1 rebounds, while also putting up 1.4 assists. Seth Towns posts a team-best 2.4 assists per game. He is also averaging 14.9 points and 6.5 rebounds, shooting 38.4% from the field and 37.2% from downtown with 2.3 made 3-pointers per game. Marcus Dockery averages 14.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists per contest, shooting 43.9% from the floor and 40.2% from beyond the arc with 2.7 made 3-pointers per contest. Dom Campbell posts 8.2 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.1 assists per contest, shooting 49.6% from the field.
South Carolina State
Davion Everett is the Bulldogs’ top rebounder (6.1 per game), and he delivers 8.1 points and 1.0 assists. Mitchel Taylor gets the Bulldogs 7.9 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game. He also posts 1.1 steals and 0.0 blocked shots. The Bulldogs receive 4.9 points, 4.4 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game from Caleb McCarty.
What you need to know about the Howard Bison
Howard’s MEAC games have hit the over five out of eight times this season. Offensively, the Bison are averaging 75.6 points per game (125th-ranked in college basketball). They are ceding 75.9 points per contest at the other end (287th-ranked). Howard has been thriving in terms of rebounding this season, ranking best in the nation in boards per game () and best in boards allowed per contest ().
In home games, the Bison are scoring 1.7 more points per game (76.5) than they are away from home (74.8). Howard is draining 7.9 three-pointers per game (131st-ranked in college basketball) this year, while sporting a 36.6% three-point percentage (47th-ranked). The Bison rank 140th in the nation with 6.7 treys allowed per game so far this season. Meanwhile, they rank 212th with a 34.2% shooting percentage allowed from beyond the arc.
The Bison have a 4-5-1 record against the spread while finishing 5-5 overall over their past 10 contests. Howard has gone over the total in six of its last 10 contests. Howard’s offense has been less effective over its last 10 games, racking up 73.3 points a contest compared to the 75.6 it has averaged this season. Howard’s points-allowed average over its past 10 games (71.6) is 4.3 fewer points per game than the team is allowing over the entire season (75.9).
What you need to know about the South Carolina State Bulldogs
South Carolina State has put together a 4-4-0 ATS record so far this season in conference games. At 71.1 points scored per game and 77.4 points conceded, the Bulldogs are 260th in the nation offensively and 316th defensively. On the boards, South Carolina State is best in the country in rebounds ( per game). It is best in rebounds allowed ( per game).
The Bulldogs are putting up more points at home (77.8 per game) than away (65.9). South Carolina State is 324th in the country in 3-pointers made (5.7 per game) and 279th in 3-point percentage (31.9%). In 2023-24, the Bulldogs are 140th in the nation in 3-pointers conceded (6.7 per game) and 186th in defensive 3-point percentage (33.9%).
The Bulldogs have gone 5-5 in their past 10 games, with a 6-4 record against the spread in that span. South Carolina State has gone over the total in four of its last 10 games. While South Carolina State is averaging 71.1 points per game in 2023-24, it has improved that mark in its past 10 games, amassing 71.2 a contest. In their past 10 games, the Bulldogs are allowing 69.5 points per contest, compared to their season average of 77.4 points allowed.
Howard vs. South Carolina State Prediction & Pick
Our prediction to win this game is Howard, and we project that South Carolina State will cover the spread (Howard -9). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 147.5 points.
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