Howard Bison vs Missouri Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24
Looking to win big? The Bison and Tigers face off at 8:00 ET on None. The Tigers are hosting the game at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, MO. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 150.5 points, with Missouri being favored by -19 over Howard.
HOWARD BISON VS MISSOURI TIGERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Howard Bison +19
This game will be played at Mizzou Arena at 8:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.
WHY BET THE HOWARD BISON:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Tigers.
- Even though we have Missouri winning straight-up, we like Howard at +19.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Can the Bison Offense Score Enough on the Road?
Howard Bison Recent Game/Games
Howard faced a tough challenge on Monday, November 4th, as they took on the Jayhawks in an away game. The Bison entered the game as +27.5 point underdogs and ended up losing 87-57, failing to cover the spread.
After a rough first half where they trailed 46-19, Howard managed to score 38 points in the second half while allowing 41. The total points for the game were 144, which was under the 155.5-point line.
Howard’s offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 57 points on 37.9% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.8%, and they hit 36.4% of their threes, going 8-for-22 from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they connected on just 5 of 12 attempts, shooting 41.7%.
Zeke Mayo led the way with 19 points, hitting 5 of 8 threes, while Blake Harper and Hunter Dickinson each added 16 points. Flory Bidunga was perfect from the field, going 6-for-6 and grabbing 8 rebounds. Howard finished with 8 offensive rebounds and 12 assists as a team.
Howard’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 87 points on 60% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 67% of their two-point attempts, with 21 makes on 31 tries.
From beyond the arc, Howard’s opponent shot 50%, connecting on 11 of 22 three-pointers. They also sent them to the line 16 times, where they made 12 free throws (75%). Howard limited them to 5 offensive rebounds.
Do the Tigers Stand a Chance at Home?
Missouri Tigers Recent Game/Games
Missouri dropped their season opener on Monday, falling 83-75 to Memphis on the road. Entering the game as +3.5 point underdogs, the Tigers not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
Missouri led 42-32 at halftime but allowed 51 points in the 2nd half while scoring just 33. The game’s total points of 158 exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 154.5.
In their latest game, Missouri’s offense put up 75 points, shooting 45.6% from the field. They connected on 57.6% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 29.2% of their threes. Their effective field goal percentage came in at 52.6%.
PJ Haggerty led the way with 25 points and 5 assists, while Anthony Robinson II added 16 points and 7 assists, shooting 80% from the field. Missouri finished with 16 assists and 7 offensive rebounds, shooting 64% from the free-throw line.
Missouri’s defense gave up 83 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field. They allowed 47% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team going 18/38.
From beyond the arc, the Tigers’ defense conceded 8 threes on 20 attempts, a 40% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the line 29 times, where they hit 23 free throws, a 79% success rate. Missouri gave up 13 offensive rebounds.