MD Eastern Shore (4-18) vs Howard (9-14)
February 10, 2025 at 08:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: MD Eastern Shore +6.5 — Over/Under: 152
The Howard Bison and Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks meet Monday in college basketball action at the Hytche Center. Here’s a Howard vs Maryland-Eastern Shore Prediction. This article will include a Howard vs Maryland-Eastern Shore Pick.
Howard Bison Betting Preview
The Howard Bison beat NC Central, lost to SC State, and they play Delaware State, Maryland Eastern Shore, and Morgan State next. The Howard Bison are averaging 78.5 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 80.6 points on 46.7 percent shooting. Blake Harper is averaging 19.2 points and 6.4 rebounds, while Marcus Dockery is averaging 17.4 points and 2.2 assists. Cameron Shockley-Okeke is the third double-digit scorer and Bryce Harris is dishing 1.1 assists. The Howard Bison are shooting 39.1 percent from beyond the arc and 74.1 percent from the free throw line. The Howard Bison are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.9 rebounds per game.
Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks Betting Preview
The Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks lost to Coppin State and Morgan State, and they play Norfolk State, Howard, and NC Central next. The Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks are averaging 67.8 points on 42.7 percent shooting and allowing 79.5 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Ketron Shaw is averaging 18.2 points and 5.9 rebounds, while Evan Johnson is averaging 12.7 points and 2.7 rebounds. Christopher Flippin is the third double-digit scorer, and Cardell Bailey is dishing 0.8 assists. The Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks are shooting 31.2 percent from beyond the arc and 65.4 percent from the free throw line. The Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks are allowing 31.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks will win
- Howard has lost each of its last four road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Maryland-Eastern Shore has won five of its last six night games at William P. Hytche Athletic Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Howard has lost the first half in three of its last four road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Howard Bison will win
- Maryland-Eastern Shore has lost each of its last seven games against the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.
- Howard has won 14 of its last 16 games against Maryland-Eastern Shore.
- Howard has won the first half in seven of its last eight games against Maryland-Eastern Shore.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Maryland-Eastern Shore’s last 13 games against the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Conference at William P. Hytche Athletic Center has produced a total of 149 or fewer points.
- Each of Howard’s last six games against the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference has produced a total of 155+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Howard ranks 12th among Division 1 teams for a three-point percentage this season (39.1%).
- Howard ranks 30th among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (16.7).
Howard vs Maryland-Eastern Shore Injury Report
Maryland-Eastern Shore doesn’t have a player listed on its injury report. Howard will be without Bryce Harris and Ose Okojie.
Howard vs Maryland-Eastern Shore Prediction
The fact Howard is laying six-plus points on the road tells you all you need to know about Maryland-Eastern Shore. With just four wins on the season and a 7-11 ATS record, Maryland-Eastern Shore struggles mightily at both ends of the floor and is certainly one of the worst defensive teams in the country. It’s also worth noting that Maryland-Eastern Shore hasn’t beaten a Division One team since March of last year. It doesn’t matter what you think of Howard, backing Maryland-Eastern Shore isn’t an option these days. It’s Howard or pass for me on Monday night.