Howard Bison vs Texas Southern Tigers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/17/23
Looking to win big? The Bison and Tigers face off at 6:00 ET on ESPNU. The Tigers are hosting the game at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, NV. The Bison are the favored team in this non-conference contest against the Tigers. The game’s over/under currently sits at 140.5 points.
HOWARD BISON VS TEXAS SOUTHERN TIGERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Texas Southern Tigers +1.5
This game will be played at Michelob ULTRA Arena at 6:00 ET on Sunday, December 17th.
WHY BET THE TEXAS SOUTHERN TIGERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-70 in favor of the Tigers.
- Not only will Texas Southern pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.
Do the Bison Have a Shot at a Road Win?
The Bison come into today’s game with a 4-7 record, coming off an 81-74 loss to Jackson State. On the road, the Bison have a 1-6 record this season while they are 2-1 overall. As of today’s game, Howard has a 5-5 ATS record. Looking at their ten most recent games, Howard is 2-2 vs. the spread.
So far, Howard’s games have averaged 156.9 points per game with the average over/under line being 150.6 points. The Bison have an over/under record of 2-0 in their last three games, with their games averaging 145 points per game.
The Bison’s offense finished with 74 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 77.5 points per contest. For the season, the Howard offense has been one of the more efficient shooting teams in the NCAA with a field goal percentage of 46%. So far, they have hit 51% of their looks from inside the arc, and are averaging 7.7 made three’s per contest.
At present, the Bison’s defense is nationally ranked 234th, allowing 77.6 points per game. Howard’s three-point defense is currently 64th in the country at 5.9 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 41.4% of their shots vs. Howard.
Will Texas Southern Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?
As of the current game, the Tigers have a record of 0-8, which comes after their most recent defeat to Purdue (99-67). Over their previous five games, including those from last year, Texas Southern holds a 3-2 record when playing at home. Texas Southern has a sub-.500 ATS record, currently sitting at 3-4. In their previous five games, the team is 2-3 vs. the spread.
Texas Southern’s games have, on average, featured 133 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-5-0. Their average over/under line is currently 141.6 points so far. The Tigers have an over/under record of 3-0 in their last three games, with their games averaging 159 points per game.
In their recent matchup, the Texas Southern offense ended with 67 points against Purdue. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 37.1% and made 9 threes. For the season, the Texas Southern offense has struggled to get to the free-throw line, ranking just 366th in terms of free-throw attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 34%.
Currently, the Tigers’ defense holds the 239th rank in the nation, allowing 78.1 points per game. Against Purdue in their most recent game, the Texas Southern defense gave up a total of 99 points while allowing Purdue to hit 52% of their shots.