Howard vs. Grambling betting: College basketball preview for Nov. 9

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The Grambling Tigers (1-1) are 4.5-point underdogs against the Howard Bison (1-1) at Burr Gymnasium on Sunday, November 9, 2025. The game tips at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The matchup has an over/under of 153.5.

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Howard Cover -4.5 vs Grambling -110

Bet $20, Payout $38.18

Howard vs. Grambling betting lines

  • Howard moneyline odds to win: -206
  • Grambling moneyline odds to win: +170
  • Spread: Howard (-4.5)
  • Total: 153.5

Howard statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • In home games last season, Howard had a better record against the spread (4-6-0) compared to its ATS record in away games (5-9-0).
  • When it came to over/unders, the Bison hit the over more often at home last year, as they exceeded the total eight times in 10 opportunities (80%). On the road, they hit the over seven times in 14 opportunities (50%).
  • As a moneyline favorite, Howard won a higher percentage of its games when playing at home (.833) compared to away games (.333) last season.

Last season stats

  • Last year, the Bison were 80th in the country on offense (77.5 points scored per game) and 19th-worst on defense (79.3 points allowed).
  • Howard collected 30.6 rebounds per game and conceded 30.2 boards last season, ranking 266th and 114th, respectively, in college basketball.
  • The Bison were 46th in the country in assists (15.8 per game) last year.

Howard betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 11-17-0 (Home: 4-6-0; Away: 5-9-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 4.5+: 3-4-0 (As Favorite: 6-7-0; As Underdog: 5-10-0)
  • O-U-P: 18-10-0 (Home: 8-2-0; Away: 7-7-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-5 (Home: 5-1; Away: 1-2)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-13 (Home: 1-3; Away: 1-9)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
46.5 (78th in nation) 45.7 (284th) 30.6 (266th) 30.2 (114th) 15.8 (46th) 14.1 (350th)

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Grambling statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Against the spread last season, Grambling had better results away (8-8-0) than at home (2-9-0).
  • In 2024-25, a lower percentage of the Tigers’ games finished above the over/under at home (36.4%, four of 11) compared to on the road (50%, eight of 16).
  • As moneyline underdogs last season, the Tigers won a lower percentage of games at home (0-1) than away (1-11).

Last season stats

  • The Tigers put up only 66.8 points per game (25th-worst in college basketball) last season, but they played better on defense, where they surrendered 67.7 points per game (52nd-ranked).
  • Last year Grambling pulled down 31.0 boards per game (234th-ranked in college basketball) and ceded 32.4 rebounds per contest (265th-ranked).
  • Last season the Tigers ranked 323rd in college basketball in assists, averaging 11.4 per game.

Grambling betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 14-18-0 (Home: 2-9-0; Away: 8-8-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 4.5+: 9-3-0 (As Favorite: 4-12-0; As Underdog: 10-6-0)
  • O-U-P: 14-18-0 (Home: 4-7-0; Away: 8-8-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-7 (Home: 3-5; Away: 3-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-14 (Home: 0-1; Away: 1-11)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
42.9 (277th in nation) 41.8 (66th) 31.0 (234th) 32.4 (265th) 11.4 (323rd) 12.2 (277th)
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