Howard Bison vs Duke Blue Devils NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/23

The Howard Bison will take on the Duke Blue Devils on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at 4:00 PM ET. The game will be held at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, North Carolina. The Blue Devils are ranked #5 and are part of the Atlantic Coast Conference, while the Bison are from the Mid-Eastern Conference.

Currently, Duke has a perfect 6-0 record, with a 3-0 performance at home. Howard, on the other hand, holds a 3-3 record, with all their wins coming at home. This non-conference game will be televised on ACCN, and the spread favors Duke by 39.5 points.

Howard Bison vs Duke Blue Devils Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: Howard Bison vs Duke Blue Devils
  • Venue: Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham NC
  • Date: Sunday, November 23, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Howard Spread +39.5 (-110), Duke Spread -39.5 (-110), Over/Under 150.5 (-110)

Howard Bison Team Preview

The Howard Bison have a record of 3-3 in the 2026 regular season. They are still searching for their first away win, standing at 0-1 on the road. In their recent game against Niagara, they secured a win with a score of 80-70.

Bryce Harris is a standout player for the Bison, averaging 22.4 points and 7.8 rebounds per game. His shooting percentages are strong, with 54.5% from the field and 52.2% from beyond the arc. Ose Okojie also contributes with 7 points per game and solid shooting at 57.1%.

Howard’s offensive stats show they score 74.4 points per game with a field goal percentage of 46.1%. They excel in three-point shooting, making 38.8% of their attempts. Defensively, they average 8.4 steals per game but struggle with 19.8 fouls per game.

Duke Blue Devils Team Preview

The Duke Blue Devils are having a strong season with a perfect record of 6-0. They rank fifth in the AP poll and compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference. In their last game against Niagara, Duke scored 100 points, winning by a massive 58-point margin.

Offensively, the Blue Devils score 93.7 points per game, placing them 22nd in the nation. Their field goal percentage stands at 51.0, and they are effective from beyond the arc, making 11.5 three-pointers per game. The team also excels in assists, averaging 20.3 per game.

Key players include Cameron Boozer, who averages 20.3 points and 9.5 rebounds per game. Patrick Ngongba II also contributes with 12.5 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. The Blue Devils’ recent wins show they are a strong team both offensively and defensively.

BTB Betting Pick

The spread for the game is Duke -39.5. Duke scores 93.7 points per game, while Howard scores 74.4 points per game. With Duke’s strong offense and Howard’s lower scoring rate, Duke is likely to cover the spread. The projected score is Duke 94, Howard 54, making Duke -39.5 the pick.

The over/under line is set at 150.5. The combined average points per game for both teams is 168.1. Considering Duke’s high scoring and Howard’s average scoring, the total is expected to go over. The projected total score is 148, but Duke’s offensive strength suggests taking the over 150.5 is a reasonable choice.