Saturday’s contest that pits the Norfolk State Spartans (13-8, 3-1 MEAC) versus the Howard Bison (8-11, 3-0 MEAC) at Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall has a projected final score of 80-71 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of Norfolk State, who is the favorite in this matchup by our model. Game time is at 12:30 PM ET on January 25.

According to our computer prediction, Norfolk State is projected to cover the spread (8.5) against Howard. The two teams are expected to go under the 151.5 over/under.

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Norfolk State vs. Howard Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, January 25, 2025
• Time: 12:30 PM ET
• TV: ESPNU
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• Where: Norfolk, Virginia
• Venue: Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall
• Line: Norfolk State -8.5
• Point total: 151.5
• Moneyline (to win): Norfolk State -429, Howard +330

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Norfolk State vs. Howard Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Norfolk State 80, Howard 71

Spread & Total Prediction for Norfolk State vs. Howard

• Pick ATS: Norfolk State (-8.5)
• Pick OU: Under (151.5)

Norfolk State has a 13-5-0 record against the spread so far this season compared to Howard, who is 6-9-0 ATS. The Spartans have a 9-9-0 record going over the point total, while games involving the Bison have a record of 10-5-0 when it comes to hitting the over. The two teams score 155.8 points per game, 4.3 more points than this matchup’s total. Norfolk State has a 7-3 record against the spread while going 6-4 overall in the last 10 games. Howard has gone 3-7 against the spread and 4-6 overall in its last 10 contests.

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Norfolk State Performance Insights

• The Spartans’ +195 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 9.3 points per game) is a result of scoring 76.7 points per game (129th in college basketball) while giving up 67.4 per contest (67th in college basketball).
• Norfolk State is 296th in the nation at 30.5 rebounds per game. That’s similar to the 30.1 its opponents average.
• Norfolk State knocks down 6.1 three-pointers per game (330th in college basketball), 2.1 fewer than its opponents (8.2).
• The Spartans rank 81st in college basketball with 100.4 points scored per 100 possessions, and 91st in college basketball defensively with 88.2 points conceded per 100 possessions.
• Norfolk State has committed 1.4 fewer turnovers per game than its opponents, averaging 11.5 (192nd in college basketball action) while forcing 12.9 (88th in college basketball).

Howard Performance Insights

• The Bison score 79.1 points per game (77th in college basketball) and concede 79.7 (340th in college basketball) for a -12 scoring differential overall.
• Howard wins the rebound battle by 2.1 boards on average. It records 30.9 rebounds per game, 270th in college basketball, while its opponents pull down 28.8.
• Howard connects on 9.1 three-pointers per game (68th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 8.1 on average.
• Howard has had more turnovers than its opponents this season, committing 13.8 per game (338th in college basketball) while forcing 11 (250th in college basketball).

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