| MATCHUP | Hampton Pirates | Howard Bison |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 5-6 | 7-5 |
| Where | CareFirst Arena, Washington, DC | |
| When | Saturday, December 13, 2025 | |
| Time | 03:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Howard Bison Preview
Howard Bison have a 6-5 record this season and are sitting on the 1st place of the Mid-Eastern Athletic. They have a 0-3 away record and are coming off a 73-69 home win against North Carolina A&T. Their previous three games were a win against Bowie State by 85-69, a loss against Mississippi State by 79-75 and a win against South Carolina State by 115-61.
Offensively, Howard averages 77.8 points per game, while allowing 72.8 points per game defensively. The Bison shoot with 46% from the field and grab 34 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.8 assists per game. They average 2.9 blocks per game and 9.6 steals per game defensively. Bryce Harris leads Howard in scoring, with an average of 20.9 points per game, while shooting with 48.3% from the field and 81% from the free throw line.
Hampton Pirates Preview
Hampton Pirates have a 5-5 record this season and are sitting on the 7th place of the Coastal Athletic. They have a 2-4 away record and are coming off a 93-71 home win against Loyola Maryland. Their previous three games were a win against Appalachian State by 94-58, a win against Maryland Eastern Shore by 74-68 and a win against North Florida by 62-60.
Offensively, Hampton averages 74.8 points per game, while allowing 67.6 points per game defensively. The Pirates shoot with 44% from the field and grab 38.7 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.9 assists per game. They average 4 blocks per game and 7.5 steals per game defensively. Michael Eley leads Hampton in scoring, with an average of 11.3 points per game, while shooting with 50.7% from the field and 76% from the free throw line.
Hampton Pirates @ Howard Bison Betting Trends: December 13, 2025
Why the Howard Bison will win
- Howard has won four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Hampton has lost 18 of its last 24 games against non-Conference opponents at neutral venues.
- Hampton has lost the first half in seven of its last eight games played at neutral venues.
Why the Hampton Pirates will win
- Hampton has won each of its last four day games against Howard.
- Howard has lost 12 of its last 14 day games against non-Conference opponents.
- Howard has lost the first half in each of its last seven day games against non-Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Fourteen of Howard’s last 15 day games have produced a total of 148+ points.
- Four of Hampton’s last five day games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 144+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Howard ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent assist to turnover ratio this season (0.58).
- Howard ranks 13th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (16.6).
- Hampton ranks T356th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (4.9).
- Hampton ranks 24th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (65.6%).
Hampton vs Howard Prediction
In this Hampton vs Howard Prediction, Hampton is coming as -3.5 favorites. Both teams have almost identical overall mediocre records and both teams have exactly 5 defeats this season. Both teams are coming into this matchup in good form, as Howard is 3-1 in its last 4 games and 3-1 against the spread, while Hampton has three consecutive wins and 3-0-1 against the spread. This game takes place in a neutral arena and Howard has been winless away from home this season. Hampton has been better defensively than Howard, allowing 5.2 points per game less and have a +7.2 point differential this season, so I expect them to get the job done today. Take Hampton and lay the points.