Howard vs Tennessee State Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/13/24

The Howard Bison are visiting the Tennessee State Tigers on Wednesday, November 13th at the Georgia State Convocation Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Howard Bison vs. Tennessee State Tigers Prediction.

Tennessee State Tigers Preview

The Tennessee State Tigers are winless this season with a 0-2 record and are tied with three more teams in the 6th place of the Ohio Valley. They had an 11-3 home record last season and are 1-1 against the spread, and 2-0 in over/under this season.  

Offensively, Tennessee State is averaging 80.3 points per game, which ranks 175th in the nation, while defensively they allow 78 points per game (273rd). The Tigers shoot with 45.5% from the field (199th) and with just 26.1% from beyond the arc (307th). Their free-throw percentage is just 64.5% (270th).

Tennessee State is coming off a 66-81 road defeat against Wyoming, not covering the spread and the game went over the 145-point total. The Tigers had a terrible shooting night, making just 37% from the field and 12% from downtown. Tennessee State’s offense was led by Brandon Weston with 18 points and 3 rebounds.

Weston leads Tennessee State in scoring this season, with 14.7 points and 6 rebounds, while Ron Jessamy adds 11.7 points and a team-high 6.7 rebounds.

Howard Bison Preview

The Howard Bison are winless this season with a 0-2 record and are tied with two more teams in the third place of the Mid-Eastern Athletic. They are 0-2 on the road, 1-1 against the spread, and 0-2 in over/under. 

Offensively, Howard has been terrible with just 59.5 points per game, which ranks 345th in the nation, while defensively they allow 82 points per game, which is on the bottom 60 (307th). The Bison struggle with their shooting from the field, with just 38.9% (317th), but have been one of the best teams in the nation from beyond the arc, with 43.9%, which ranks 28th. Their free-throw percentage has been in the bottom 30, with just 59.1%.  

Howard is coming off a 62-77 road loss in Missouri, covering the spread and the game went under the 152.5-point total. The Bison relied on their elite perimeter shooting, with 50% in 3-pointers, while they were just 39% from the field. Marcus Dockery led Howard’s offense with 14 points with 4 triples.  

Blake Harper leads Howard in scoring this season, adding team-highs both in rebounding, with 6, and in assists made, with 3.5 per game. Howard will face FIU, Boston U, UMBC, and Mount St. Mary’s following this game.

Why the Tennessee State Tigers will win

• Howard has lost each of its last six games against non-conference opponents at neutral venues.
• Howard has lost the first half in each of its last four night games.

Why the Howard Bison will win

• Tennessee State has lost each of its last three night games against the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.
• Howard has won three of its last four games played at neutral venues.
• Tennessee State has lost the first half in each of its last six games against non-conference opponents at neutral venues.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of Tennessee State’s last eight night games at a neutral venue have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.
• Five of Howard’s last six night games have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Tennessee State ranks T20th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (1.3).
• Tennessee State ranks 24th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (58.3%).
• Howard ranks 19th among Division 1 teams for a three-point percentage this season (44.0%).
• Howard ranks T45th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (11.0).

Howard Bison vs Tennessee State Tigers Prediction

In this Howard Bison vs. Tennessee State Tigers Prediction, Howard is coming as -3 road favorites. Both teams are struggling to start the season, but Howard particularly has been abysmal, with a bottom-60 ranking both offensively and defensively. The Bison rely solely on their perimeter shooting, but that will not be enough against a superior Tennessee State squad, who are playing their first home game this season, where they had an elite 11-3 record last season. Take the Tennessee State Tigers and lay the points at home in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Tennessee State Tigers +3