Pick details
| MATCHUP | Howard Bison | Alcorn State Braves |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Spread | -7.5 -110 | +7.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | -325 | +260 |
| Total | Over 150.5 (-110) | Under 150.5 (-110) |
| Where | Davey L. Whitney Complex, Lorman, MS | |
| When | Thursday, November 5, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
Howard vs. Alcorn State Prediction
Howard is simply the more talented team that’s gone toe to toe with the big boys in recent years and had its chances against Yale on the road in its season opener. Howard has also covered eight of its last 10 games, which is nice. Alcorn State just struggles to step up in competition and didn’t look good on either side of the ball in its opener against Ole Miss. Obviously this is a more manageable spot, but Alcorn State is still outgunned. This should be a routine victory for Howard on the road. I’ll lay the points with the Bison on Thursday night.
Howard Bison Betting Preview
The Howard Bison lost to Yale, and they play Penn and Stetson next. Howard has won 6 of its last 8 games.
The Howard Bison are averaging 62 points on 35 percent shooting and allowing 72 points on 36 percent shooting. Cam Gillus is averaging 16 points and 4 rebounds, while James Brown is averaging 11 points and 3 assists. Cedric Taylor III is the third double-digit scorer, and Drew Harris is grabbing 7 rebounds. The Howard Bison are shooting 26 percent from beyond the arc and 44 percent from the free-throw line. The Howard Bison are allowing 30 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41 rebounds per game.
Alcorn State Braves Betting Preview
The Alcorn State Braves lost to Ole Miss, and they play Murray State and Tarleton State next. Alcorn State has lost 5 of its last 7 games.
The Alcorn State Braves are averaging 58 points on 36.5 percent shooting and allowing 99 points on 57.4 percent shooting. Calvin Sirmans III is averaging 20 points and 2 rebounds, while Bobby Cannon is averaging 14 points and 0 rebounds. Jahseem Felton is dishing 0 assists, and Saxby Sunderland is grabbing 1 rebound. The Alcorn State Braves are shooting 40 percent from beyond the arc and 55.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Alcorn State Braves are allowing 33.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 23 rebounds per game.
Why the Alcorn State Braves will win
- Alcorn State has won each of its last 13 games against non-Conference opponents at Davey L. Whitney Complex.
- Howard has lost three of its last four games against the Southwestern Athletic Conference.
- Howard has lost the first half in three of its last four night games against non-Conference opponents.
Why the Howard Bison will win
- Alcorn State has lost 36 of its last 37 games against non-Conference opponents.
- Howard has won five of its last six road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Howard has won the first half in 15 of its last 18 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of Alcorn State’s last 10 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Davey L. Whitney Complex have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.
- Nine of Howard’s last 10 Thursday games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 154+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Alcorn State ranks 353rd among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (25.0).
- Alcorn State ranks T45th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (18.0).
- Howard ranks T30th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (7.0).
- Howard ranks T50th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (12.0).
Randy Chambers's Pick: Howard -7.5
