SC State vs Howard Prediction 2/3/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a South Carolina State vs Howard Prediction for this college basketball game on Monday, February 3rd, at the Burr Gymnasium. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Bulldogs’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Bison’s recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving South Carolina State

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Howard

-Recent betting trends in games played between South Carolina State and Howard

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Bulldogs and Bison. 

South Carolina State is Struggling

South Carolina State is struggling and they have lost two games in a row. Two games ago against NC Central, they lost 82-77 and in the last game against Norfolk State, they ended up losing 67-65. They were able to force overtime in the last game, but they didn’t make the shot late, and they ended up losing by two points. Mitchell Taylor was the top player for South Carolina State putting up 15 points, three rebounds, and two assists. There were three different players that put up at least 13 points. 

South Carolina State comes into this game with a 9-12 record overall and they have gone 13-8 against the spread. South Carolina State is averaging 75.8 points while their defense is giving up 70.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 145th in the league while the defense is ranked 155th in the league. Drayton Jones has been the top player for South Carolina State, and he is averaging 14.9 points while shooting 56.7 percent from the field. 

Why South Carolina State Will Beat Howard

• South Carolina State has won each of its last 10 Monday night games.
• Howard has lost each of its last four games.

Howard is Struggling

Howard is struggling heading into this game and they have lost four games in a row. Two games ago against Norfolk State, they lost 92-75 and in the last game against Hampton, they lost 80-79. Against Hampton, they were able to force overtime but still ended up falling short. Blake Harper had a strong game putting up 35 points, three rebounds, and three assists. There were three different layers that put up at least 11 points to pace the squad. 

Howard sits with an 8-13 record overall and they have gone 7-10 against the spread. Howard is averaging 78.9 points while their defense is giving up 80.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 78th in the league while the defense is ranked 349th. They are a good offensive team, but their defense has been a major issue. Blake Harper is averaging 19.4 points while shooting 45.2 percent from the field. Howard will meet NC Central and MD Eastern Shore after this game.

South Carolina State vs Howard Prediction

Howard’s defense has been a major issue and it’s going to be the difference here. Howard’s defense is giving up 80.3 points per game, and they are going to really struggle to defend in this game. South Carolina State is averaging 75.8 points and they are going ot have no issue running up the score here. Howard’s offense is going to have no answer and South Carolina State will cover the spread.