| MATCHUP | Howard Bison | Delaware State Hornets |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 16-10 | 6-18 |
| Spread | -10.5 -115 | +10.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | -700 | +500 |
| Total | Over 131.5 (-108) | Under 131.5 (-112) |
| Where | Memorial Hall (DE), Dover, DE | |
| When | Monday, February 16, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Howard Bison Betting Preview
The Howard Bison beat Maryland Eastern Shore, lost to Yale, and they play NC Central next. Howard has won 7 of its last 9 games.
The Howard Bison are averaging 78.4 points on 44.7 percent shooting and allowing 71.2 points on 42.1 percent shooting. Bryce Harris is averaging 17.3 points and 6.8 rebounds, while Cedric Taylor III is averaging 17 points and 3.3 assists. Cam Gillus is dishing 4.3 assists and Ose Okojie is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The Howard Bison are shooting 33.5 percent from beyond the arc and 72.6 percent from the free throw line. The Howard Bison are allowing 31.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.5 rebounds per game.
Delaware State Hornets Betting Preview
The Delaware State Hornets lost to NC Central and Norfolk State, and they play Morgan State next. Delaware State has lost 9 of its last 10 games.
The Delaware State Hornets are averaging 64 points on 39.8 percent shooting and allowing 73.5 points on 47.1 percent shooting. Ponce James is averaging 14.2 points and 2.7 rebounds, while Miles Webb is averaging 9.5 points and 6.2 rebounds. Camian Shell is grabbing 1.9 rebounds and Corey Perkins is dishing 3.2 assists. The Delaware State Hornets are shooting 30.8 percent from beyond the arc and 68.9 percent from the free throw line. The Delaware State Hornets are allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Delaware State Hornets will win
- Delaware State has won nine of its last 10 night games at Memorial Hall / Bayhealth Court against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Howard Bison will win
- Delaware State has lost each of its last six night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Howard has won each of its last five night games against Delaware State.
- Delaware State has lost the first half in five of its last six night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Delaware State’s last 11 night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 134+ points.
- Thirty-six of Howard’s last 38 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 133+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Delaware State ranks 365th among Division 1 teams for points per possession this season (0.92).
- Delaware State ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (21.9).
- Howard ranks 12th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (15.4).
- Howard ranks T19th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (6.1).
Howard vs Delaware State Prediction
This is a lot of points to lay with a team on the road, but this has everything to do with how awful Delaware State has been. Delaware State has lost 9 of its last 10 games, has failed to cover 7 of those contests, and is 7-13 ATS on the season. Howard is a profitable 15-7 ATS on the season and smoked Delaware State last month. Howard has covered 5 straight games. These are two teams heading in different directions. I’ll lay the number.