MEAC opponents square off when the Howard Bison (12-9, 2-3 MEAC) host the Norfolk State Spartans (10-13, 3-3 MEAC) at Burr Gymnasium, beginning at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 31, 2026. The Bison are 7.5-point favorites in the game. The matchup has a point total of 144.5.
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Howard Cover -7.5 vs Norfolk State -109
Howard vs. Norfolk State betting lines
- Howard moneyline odds to win: -339
- Norfolk State moneyline odds to win: +267
- Spread: Howard (-7.5)
- Total: 144.5
Howard statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Howard has covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered three times in six games when playing at home, and it has covered five times in nine games when playing on the road.
- The Bison have eclipsed the over/under in a higher percentage of games at home (50%) than road games (33.3%).
- As a moneyline favorite, Howard has picked up the win in two of four games at home, good for a .500 winning percentage. It has won one of four games away from home (.250) as a moneyline favorite.
Recent trends
- The Bison have seen a decrease in scoring lately, racking up 69.8 points per game in their last 10 outings, 4.2 points fewer than the 74.0 they’ve scored this season.
- The past 10 games have seen Howard give up 3.0 fewer points per game (67.0) than its season-long average (70.0).
- The Bison are trending down from deep during their last 10 outings, making 5.1 threes per game and shooting 28.5% from long range in comparison to their season-long averages of 6.1 makes and 32.0% from distance in the 2025-26 season.
Howard betting records this season
- ATS Record: 11-7-0 (Home: 3-3-0; Away: 5-4-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 7.5+: 2-2-0 (As Favorite: 4-5-0; As Underdog: 7-2-0)
- O-U-P: 7-11-0 (Home: 3-3-0; Away: 3-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-5 (Home: 2-2; Away: 1-3)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-3 (Home: 0-1; Away: 2-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.9 (264th in nation) | 43.1 (140th) | 32.5 (185th) | 29.7 (99th) | 14.8 (132nd) | 12.5 (295th) |
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Norfolk State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Norfolk State has performed better against the spread on the road (6-5-0) than at home (1-4-0) this season.
- Spartans games have finished above the over/under more frequently at home (four times out of five) than away (four of 11) this year.
- The Spartans’ winning percentage at home when moneyline underdogs is .000 (0-1), and away it is .143 (1-6).
Recent trends
- The Spartans have performed worse offensively in their past 10 games, scoring 75.5 points per contest, 0.9 fewer points their than season average of 76.4.
- Norfolk State is ceding 72.8 points per game over its past 10 games, which is 0.2 fewer points than it is allowing for the season (73.0).
- The Spartans are draining 6.1 treys per contest with a 35.5% three-point percentage over their past 10 games, compared to their season averages of 5.8 and 33.1%.
Norfolk State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 8-11-0 (Home: 1-4-0; Away: 6-5-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 7.5+: 5-3-0 (As Favorite: 3-6-0; As Underdog: 5-5-0)
- O-U-P: 11-8-0 (Home: 4-1-0; Away: 4-7-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-4 (Home: 2-2; Away: 2-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-8 (Home: 0-1; Away: 1-6)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.3 (119th in nation) | 43.4 (156th) | 31.6 (230th) | 30.4 (139th) | 12.2 (305th) | 11.9 (246th) |
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