Saturday’s contest that pits the Hampton Pirates (10-12) versus the Howard Bison (8-12) at St. Elizabeths East Entertainment and Sports Arena is expected to be a tight matchup based on our computer prediction, which projects a final score of 76-75 in favor of Hampton. Game time is at 3:00 PM ET on February 1.

According to our computer prediction, Howard projects to cover the 1.5-point spread in its matchup versus Hampton. The over/under is currently listed at 149.5, and the two sides are projected to hit the over.

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Hampton vs. Howard Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025
• Time: 3:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Washington D.C.
• Venue: St. Elizabeths East Entertainment and Sports Arena
• Line: Hampton -1.5
• Point total: 149.5
• Moneyline (to win): Hampton -122, Howard +100

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Hampton vs. Howard Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Hampton 76, Howard 75

Spread & Total Prediction for Hampton vs. Howard

• Pick ATS: Howard (+1.5)
• Pick OU: Over (149.5)

Hampton has an 11-8-0 record against the spread so far this season compared to Howard, who is 6-10-0 ATS. In terms of hitting the over, games involving the Pirates are 11-8-0 and the Bison are 11-5-0. The two teams combine to score 152.1 points per game, 2.6 more points than this matchup’s total. Hampton has a 4-6 record against the spread while going 3-7 overall over the last 10 contests. Howard has gone 3-7 against the spread and 4-6 overall in its last 10 contests.

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Hampton Performance Insights

• The Pirates average 73.2 points per game (222nd in college basketball) while allowing 72.2 per contest (206th in college basketball). They have a +22 scoring differential overall.
• Hampton wins the rebound battle by 3.2 boards on average. It collects 33.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 117th in college basketball, while its opponents pull down 30.3 per outing.
• Hampton connects on 7.6 three-pointers per game (199th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 7.6 on average.
• The Pirates rank 212th in college basketball with 94.5 points scored per 100 possessions, and 206th in college basketball defensively with 93.2 points conceded per 100 possessions.
• Hampton has committed 2.4 fewer turnovers per game than its opponents, averaging 10.4 (85th in college basketball play) while forcing 12.8 (90th in college basketball).

Howard Performance Insights

• The Bison are being outscored by 1.4 points per game, with a -29 scoring differential overall. They put up 78.9 points per game (78th in college basketball), and allow 80.3 per contest (346th in college basketball).
• Howard is 290th in college basketball at 30.5 rebounds per game. That’s 1.4 more than the 29.1 its opponents average.
• Howard hits 8.9 three-pointers per game (79th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 7.9 on average.
• Howard has committed 13.8 turnovers per game (338th in college basketball), 2.7 more than the 11.1 it forces (231st in college basketball).

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