Boston Terriers vs Howard Bison NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Terriers and Bison. The game is starting at 12:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Bison at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena in Baltimore, MD. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 138.5 points, and Howard is favored by -2.5 at home against Boston.

BOSTON TERRIERS VS HOWARD BISON BETTING PICK

The Pick: Howard Bison -2.5

This game will be played at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena at 12:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.

WHY BET THE HOWARD BISON:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-69 in favor of the Bison.
• Not only will Howard pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.

Can the Terriers Grab a Win in Baltimore?

Boston Terriers Recent Game/Games

Boston picked up a 75-71 win on Saturday, November 23rd, against UMBC. The Terriers were +2 point underdogs going into the game and covered the spread with the win.

Boston led 44-34 at halftime but allowed 37 points in the 2nd half while scoring 31. The total points for the game were 146, just over the O/U line of 144.5.

Boston’s offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 46.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.2%. They hit 36% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 25 attempts, and were solid from the free-throw line, making 12 of 15 for 80%.

Josh Odunowo led the way with 23 points and 6 rebounds, while Bryce Johnson and Miles Brewster each added 18 points. Matai Baptiste was perfect from three, hitting all 3 of his attempts and finishing with 13 points and 9 rebounds.

Boston’s defense held their opponent to 71 points on 38% shooting from the field, including 43% from two-point range with 16 made shots out of 37 attempts. From beyond the arc, they limited their opponent to 5 made threes on 18 attempts, a 27% shooting performance.

Despite the strong defensive effort, Boston sent their opponent to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 24 of those attempts, shooting 92%. The Terriers also gave up 5 offensive rebounds in the game.

Can the Bison Offense Score Enough at Home?

Howard picked up a 75-70 win over FIU on Monday, November 18th. The Bison were +4 point underdogs going into the game, but not only did they win, they also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 145, which was under the O/U line of 156.

After a 35-35 tie at halftime, Howard outscored FIU 40-35 in the 2nd half to secure the victory. The Bison’s ability to tighten up defensively and hold FIU to 35 points in the 2nd half was a key factor in the win.

In their latest game, Howard put up 75 points, shooting 44.3% from the field and 36.4% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 50.8%, and they hit 76.5% from the free-throw line, going 13-for-17.

Cameron Shockley-Okeke led the way with 21 points in 23 minutes, hitting 5-of-6 threes and shooting 87.5% overall. Marcus Dockery added 16 points, while Jayden Brewer contributed 15, despite missing all three of his attempts from deep.

Howard’s defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 44% from the field on 27 of 61 attempts. From two-point range, Howard allowed 19 makes on 39 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Howard’s defense saw their opponents hit 8 of 22 three-pointers, a 36% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 13, shooting 76%. Howard allowed 13 offensive rebounds.