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Delaware State vs Howard Prediction College Basketball Picks 1/4/25
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Howard (5-9) vs Delaware State (7-7)
January 4, 2025 at 08:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Howard -5.5 / Delaware State +5.5 — Over/Under:
The Delaware State Hornets and Howard Bison meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Burr Gymnasium. Here’s a Delaware State vs Howard Prediction. This article will include a Delaware State vs Howard Pick.
Delaware State Hornets Betting Preview
The Delaware State Hornets lost to Saint Joseph’s, beat Alabama State, and they play Norfolk State, SC State, and NC Central next. The Delaware State Hornets are averaging 73.1 points on 43.4 percent shooting and allowing 71.6 points on 43.4 percent shooting. Martaz Robinson is averaging 16.1 points and 6.3 rebounds, while Robert Smith is averaging 15.1 points and 3.4 rebounds. Kaseem Watson is the third double-digit scorer and Corey Perkins is dishing 3.9 assists. The Delaware State Hornets are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 70.6 percent from the free throw line. The Delaware State Hornets are allowing 30.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.4 rebounds per game.
Howard Bison Betting Preview
The Howard Bison lost to Yale and Hampton, and they play Maryland Eastern Shore, Morgan State, and Coppin State next. The Howard Bison are averaging 76 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 78.2 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Blake Harper is averaging 17.4 points and 6.6 rebounds, while Marcus Dockery is averaging 16.1 points and 2.2 assists. Anwar Gill is grabbing 4.6 rebounds and Bryce Harris is dishing 1.1 assists. The Howard Bison are shooting 38.8 percent from beyond the arc and 71.8 percent from the free throw line. The Howard Bison are allowing 33.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Howard Bison will win
- Howard has won nine of its last 10 games against Delaware State.
- Delaware State has lost five of its last six games at Burr Gymnasium.
- Delaware State has lost the first half in five of its last six games at Burr Gymnasium.
Why the Delaware State Hornets will win
- Delaware State has won four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Howard has lost each of its last three games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Howard has lost the first half in each of its last three games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Delaware State’s last four games against the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Conference has produced a total of 137 or fewer points.
- Six of the last seven games between Delaware State and Howard at Burr Gymnasium have produced a total of 151+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Delaware State ranks 48th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (67.5%).
Delaware State vs Howard Injury Report
The Delaware State Hornets don’t have any players listed on their injury report. The Howard Bison will be without Bryce Harris due to a foot injury.Â
Delaware State vs Howard Prediction
The Howard Bison are the more talented team and should be favored, but they’re riding a three-game losing streak and getting rocked defensively. Also, let’s not overlook the Delaware State Hornets. Delaware State has won 4 of its last 5 games and covered each of its last 5 games. We’ve seen Delaware State outright beat Grambling and Alabama State. I would not overlook Delaware State in the underdog role based on what it’s done over the last month. This could be a tricky game for Howard if it’s not able to break out of this recent funk. I’ll grab the points with Delaware State.
