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Hampton vs Howard Prediction 2/1/25 College Basketball Picks
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Howard (8-12) vs Hampton (10-12)
February 1, 2025 at 03:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Howard +1 — Over/Under: 150
The Hampton Pirates and Howard Bison meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Entertainment & Sports Arena. Here’s a Hampton vs Howard Prediction. This article will include a Hampton vs Howard Pick.
Hampton Pirates Betting PreviewÂ
The Hampton Pirates lost to Northeastern and UNC Wilmington, and they play Monmouth, Northeastern, and Drexel next. The Hampton Pirates are averaging 73.3 points on 41.8 percent shooting and allowing 72.3 points on 46.2 percent shooting. George Beale Jr. is averaging 13 points and 1 assist, while Noah Farrakhan is averaging 12.6 points and 3 rebounds. Daniel Johnson is dishing 0.9 assists and Kyrese Mullen is grabbing 6.6 rebounds. The Hampton Pirates are shooting 32.7 percent from beyond the arc and 72.6 percent from the free throw line. The Hampton Pirates are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.5 rebounds per game.
Howard Bison Betting PreviewÂ
The Howard Bison beat Coppin State, lost to Norfolk State, and they play SC State, NC Central, and Maryland Eastern Shore next. The Howard Bison are averaging 78.9 points on 47.7 percent shooting and allowing 80.3 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Blake Harper is averaging 18.6 points and 6.8 rebounds, while Marcus Dockery is averaging 17.5 points and 2.4 assists. Cameron Shockley-Okeke is the third double-digit scorer and Bryce Harris is dishing 1.1 assists. The Howard Bison are shooting 39.9 percent from beyond the arc and 74.7 percent from the free throw line. The Howard Bison are allowing 34.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Howard Bison will win
- Hampton has lost four of its last five games against the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference at neutral venues.
- Howard has won the first half in nine of its last 12 games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
Why the Hampton Pirates will win
- Howard has lost seven of its last eight games against non-conference opponents.
- Hampton has won three of its last four day games.
- Hampton has won the first half in three of its last four day games against Howard.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Howard’s last four day games against non-AP-ranked opponents has produced a total of 155+ points.
- Six of Hampton’s last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Howard ranks 16th among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (17.3).
- Howard ranks 34th among Division 1 teams for true shooting percentage this season (59.3%).
Hampton vs Howard Injury Report
Hampton doesn’t have a player listed on its injury report. Howard will be without Ose Okojie, Dom Campbell, and Bryce Harris. Joshua Strong is questionable due to an undisclosed issue.
Hampton vs Howard Prediction
Hampton already laid the wood on Howard back in December, 83-67, and has won seven of the last 10 meetings overall. Howard is riding a three-game losing streak, which includes losing to a non-Division One team. Howard is also 2-6 ATS in its last 10 games. There’s not much I can do with Howard after losing to a team you, myself, and three of your friends could beat. Hampton has owned this rivalry over the years, and Howard’s current form doesn’t suggest anything changing. Give me Hampton in this near-pick em spot on Saturday afternoon.
