| MATCHUP | Delaware State Hornets | Howard Bison |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 5-12 | 9-8 |
| Spread | +9.5 102 | -9.5 -122 |
| Moneyline | +455 | -625 |
| Total | Over 131.5 (-115) | Under 131.5 (-105) |
| Where | Burr Gymnasium, Washington, DC | |
| When | Monday, January 12, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Delaware State Hornets Betting Preview
The Delaware State Hornets are 5-12 (0-2) this season after they lost to Norfolk State by a score of 66-64 in their last game. Delaware State trailed 34-31 at halftime, but they did win the second half 33-32 in the close loss. The Hornets shot 46% from the field, 23% on three pointers, and 82% on free throws in the game. Ponce James led Delaware State with 22 points and five assists, while Corey Perkins added 12 points and four assists in the loss.Prior to that game, Delaware State lost to Coppin State by a score of 53-51 and Rutgers by a score of 65-50. The Hornets have scored 60.6 points per game with 31.8 rebounds and 11.4 assists per game, while they have allowed 69.9 points against per game this season. Ponce James is averaging 14.1 points and 3.8 assists per game, while Miles Webb is averaging 8.8 points and 6.8 rebounds per game for the Hornets. Delaware State is shooting 39.3% from the field, 66.4% on free throws, and 31.5% on three pointers this season.
Howard Bison Betting Preview
The Howard Bison are 9-8 (0-2) this year after they lost to UMES by a score of 69-57 in their last game. Howard trailed 34-30 at halftime and they only scored 27 points in the second half in the loss. The Bison shot 38% from the field, 35% on three pointers, and 64% on free throws in the game. Travelle Bryson led Howard with 18 points and eight rebounds, while Cedric Taylor III added 14 points and six rebounds in the loss.Prior to that game, Howard lost to South Carolina State by a score of 58-57 and Northwestern by a score of 80-60. The Bison have scored 72.5 points per game with 34.4 rebounds and 14.2 assists per game, while they have allowed 70.4 points against per game this season. Bryce Harris is averaging 17.6 points and 6.9 rebounds per game, while Cedric Taylor III is averaging 11.0 points and 6.5 rebounds per game for the Bison. Howard is shooting 43.8% from the field, 70.0% on free throws, and 34.0% on three pointers this year.
Why the Howard Bison will win
- Delaware State has lost 10 of its last 11 road games.
- Howard has won each of its last four games against Delaware State at Burr Gymnasium.
- Delaware State has lost the first half in 10 of its last 11 road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Delaware State Hornets will win
- Howard has lost each of its last seven games against the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Howard’s last 25 games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Burr Gymnasium have produced a total of 133+ points.
- Each of Delaware State’s last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Burr Gymnasium have produced a total of 148+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Howard ranks T17th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (5.9).
- Howard ranks 19th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (15.6).
- Delaware State ranks 365th among Division 1 teams for points per possession this season (0.90).
- Delaware State ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for points per game this season (60.6).