Norfolk State Vs Howard: College Basketball Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – January 14, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on January 13, 2023

The Norfolk State Spartans (12-5, 2-0 MEAC) aim to extend a three-game winning streak when they host the Howard Bison (8-10, 1-1 MEAC) at 4:00 PM ET on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Echols Hall. Keep reading to find betting insights and statistics to help place a wager on the Spartans’ (-421 to win on the moneyline) matchup against the Bison (+319).

The betting facts in the following article use the latest odds as of January 14, 2023 at 1:50 PM ET. Head to the table below for the latest lines for this outing and Bet $5, Get $150 Win or Lose.

Norfolk State Vs Howard Betting Lines

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Howard (+8.5)
Total Pick Over (138.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Norfolk State Vs Howard Stat Rankings

Norfolk State Avg. (Rank) Howard Avg. (Rank)
74.2 (140th) Points Scored 70.2 (218th)
67.7 (141st) Points Allowed 73.6 (289th)
33.9 (189th) Rebounds 32 (275th)
9.7 (176th) Off. Rebounds 9.7 (176th)
7.6 (161st) 3pt Made 6.8 (245th)
14.4 (106th) Assists 13.2 (190th)
11.8 (132nd) Turnovers 16.1 (357th)

Norfolk State Vs Howard Betting Trends

  • The Spartans have beaten the spread six times in 12 games.
  • Norfolk State has won twice ATS (2-1-1) as a 8.5-point favorite or more this season.
  • There have been six Spartans games (out of 12) that hit the over this season.
  • In seven games this year, Norfolk State and its opponent have combined for more than 138.5 points.
  • The point total average for Spartans games this season is 141.9, 3.4 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
  • Against the spread, Howard is 7-9-0 this year.
  • The Bison are 3-3 as 8.5-point underdogs or greater.
  • This season, six of Norfolk State’s 12 games have gone over the point total.
  • There have been nine Bison games this season with more than 138.5 points scored.
  • The average total points scored in Howard’s games this year (143.7) is 5.2 points higher than the total for this matchup.

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Norfolk State Impact Players

  • Kris Bankston paces his team in rebounds per game (6.9), and also posts 13.3 points and 0.9 assists. Defensively, he delivers 1.1 steals and 1.5 blocked shots.
  • Cahiem Brown averages 10.9 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game. At the other end, he puts up 0.7 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.
  • Dana Tate puts up 7.4 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists per contest. Defensively, he averages 0.6 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
  • Christian Ings is averaging 10.1 points, 3.5 assists and 2.2 rebounds per game.

Howard Impact Players

  • William Settle paces the Bison in rebounding (6.3 per game), and averages 11.6 points and 1.4 assists. He also posts 1.3 steals and 0.7 blocked shots.
  • The Bison receive 8.9 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2 assists per game from Jelani Williams.
  • Jordan Wood is putting up 8.6 points, 3.9 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game, making 35.7% of his shots from the floor and 37.8% from 3-point range, with 1.9 treys per game.
  • The Bison receive 6.8 points, 3.5 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game from Bryce Harris.
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