Hampton Pirates vs Howard Bison Betting Pick & Prediction 2/3/24
Planning on watching today’s Pirates and Bison game? Catch the action at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, as the Bison hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on TNT. The over/under for this game is set at 154 points, and Howard is favored by -7 against Hampton in a non-conference matchup.
HAMPTON PIRATES VS HOWARD BISON BETTING PICK
The Pick: Hampton Pirates +7
This game will be played at Prudential Center at 4:00 ET on Saturday, February 3rd.
WHY BET THE HAMPTON PIRATES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Bison.
- Even though we have Howard winning straight-up, we like Hampton at +7.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 154 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.
Do the Pirates Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?
Hampton heads into this game as a seven-point underdog, and they have lost 14 straight games. The Pirates are 4-18 overall and 0-10 in the Coastal Athletic Association, and they have gone 1-10 on the road this season.
During their seven-game road losing streak, Hampton has been outscored by an average of 12.9 points per game. In their last outing, the Pirates lost to North Carolina A&T by a score of 59-58.
Hampton’s ATS record this season is 7-11, but they have been a much better bet on the road, going 7-4 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Pirates have a mark of 5-5.
Hampton’s over/under record this season is 9-9 and today’s line of 154 is similar to their average over/under line of 152.3. So far, 10 of their games have finished with more points than 154. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 with an average scoring total of 154 points.
The Hampton offense is coming off a game in which they scored 58 points vs. North Carolina A&T. Overall their field goal percentage was 44.2% while connecting on 3 threes. The team’s top scorer is Kyrese Mullen, who enters today’s matchup with an average of 15.4, while Tedrick Wilcox Jr. also carries a PPG average of 12.3 into the game.
At present, the Pirates’ defense is nationally ranked 293rd, allowing 78.8 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Hampton’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 42.0% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 31.6% this season.
Does Howard Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?
Howard will be looking to improve upon their 3-3 record at home this season when they take on Hampton. So far, the Bison have gone 7-3 in their last 10 games at home, and their average scoring margin at home is +2.8.
Howard is favored by 7 points in this game. They have been the favorite in 10 games this season, and they have gone 6-4 in those games. Overall, the Bison are 9-13 this season, including a 3-3 record in Mid-Eastern Conference games.
As the season has gone on, Howard’s ATS record has dropped to 7-11-2. At home, they are 3-2-1 vs. the spread this year. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Bison have gone 4-5-1. In their last three home games, Howard is 0-2 ATS.
So far this season, the over/under record for Howard is 14-6 and their games have had an average of 153 points. Today’s over/under line of 154 is higher than the average OU line in their games (148.4). In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and their games have had an average of 145 points in their last three games.
Howard’s offense is coming off a strong performance vs. Coppin State, finishing the game with a total of 81 points. Their season average is now 75.6 points per game. The team’s top scorer is Bryce Harris, who enters today’s matchup with an average of 15.9, while Seth Towns also carries a PPG average of 15.3 into the game.
Currently, the Bison’s defense holds the 260th rank in the nation, allowing 76.5 points per game. Against Coppin State in their most recent game, the Howard defense gave up a total of 66 points while allowing Coppin State to hit 34% of their shots.