Howard Bison vs Tennessee State Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/13/24
Betting on today’s Bison and Tigers game? Catch the action at GCU Arena in Phoenix, AZ, as the Tigers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on None. Howard is the -3.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Tennessee State. The over/under for the game is set at 148.5 points.
HOWARD BISON VS TENNESSEE STATE TIGERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Tennessee State Tigers +3.5
This game will be played at GCU Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, November 13th.
WHY BET THE TENNESSEE STATE TIGERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Tigers.
- Not only will Tennessee State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Does Howard Have a Shot at a Road Win?
Howard’s season opener saw them fall 77-62 to Missouri on Friday. Despite being +18.5 underdogs, the Bison kept it closer than expected. The total points for the game ended up at 139, well under the 153.5 O/U line.
Howard was down 40-28 at halftime but showed some fight in the 2nd half, scoring 34 points while allowing 37.
In their recent game, Howard’s offense put up 62 points, shooting 38.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.1%, thanks in part to their 52.6% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 19 attempts. They also connected on 80% of their free throws, going 8 for 10 from the line.
Inside the arc, Howard struggled, hitting just 31.4% of their two-point attempts (11/35). Tamar Bates led the way with 17 points, shooting 54.5% overall and 42.9% from three. Mark Mitchell added 16 points and 8 rebounds, while Marcus Dockery contributed 14 points, hitting 4 of 7 from deep.
Despite giving up 77 points, Howard’s defense struggled to contain their opponent’s two-point shooting, allowing them to hit 72% of their shots inside the arc (21/29). However, the Bison did manage to limit damage from beyond the three-point line, where their opponent shot just 13% (3/22).
Howard also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 26 attempts for 83%. The Bison gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.
Do the Tigers Have a Shot at a Home Win?
Tennessee State dropped their latest game, falling 81-66 to Wyoming on Sunday. The Tigers, who were +11.5 point underdogs, didn’t cover the spread in this one.
After trailing 43-28 at halftime, Tennessee State scored 38 points in the 2nd half but couldn’t make up any ground, as they also allowed 38 points. The total points for the game went over the 145-point line, finishing at 147.
Tennessee State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 37.3% from the field and 12.5% from beyond the arc, hitting only 2 of 16 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 39%, and they managed just 5 assists as a team.
Obi Agbim was a bright spot, scoring 24 points on 10 of 13 shooting, including 4 for 4 from three-point range. The Tigers also grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and hit 20 of 32 free throws, shooting 62.5% from the line.
Tennessee State struggled defensively, giving up 81 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 52% from the field. Inside the arc, they conceded 21 two-point baskets on 39 attempts, a 53% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Tennessee State’s defense allowed 9 threes on 18 attempts, a 50% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 24 times, where they made 12 free throws.