The South Carolina State Bulldogs (16-12, 9-3 MEAC) are favored (-9.5) to build on a seven-game winning streak when they host the Howard Bison (12-17, 7-5 MEAC) at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, March 3, 2025 at Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center. The matchup airs on ESPN+. The matchup has an over/under set at 157.5 points.
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South Carolina State Cover -9.5 vs Howard -110
South Carolina State vs. Howard betting lines
- South Carolina State moneyline odds to win: -510
- Howard moneyline odds to win: +382
- Spread: South Carolina State (-9.5)
- Total: 157.5
South Carolina State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- South Carolina State sports a better record against the spread in home games (5-1-1) than it does on the road (10-7-0).
- The Bulldogs have eclipsed the over/under in five of seven home games (71.4%), compared to 10 of 17 road games (58.8%).
- As a moneyline favorite, South Carolina State has won a lower percentage of its games at home (.833) compared to road games (1.000).
Recent trends
- The Bulldogs have seen an increase in scoring lately, racking up 86.6 points per game in their last 10 outings, 6.7 points more than the 79.9 they’ve scored this season.
- South Carolina State has been less stingy on the defensive side of the ball as of late, allowing 71.7 points per game during its last 10 contests compared to the 71.0 points per game its opponents average over the 2024-25 season.
- Over their past 10 outings, the Bulldogs are making 0.5 more three-pointers per game than their season long average (7.5 compared to 7.0 season-long), while also shooting a higher percentage from beyond the arc in that span (36.8% compared to 35.6% season-long).
South Carolina State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 16-8-1 (Home: 5-1-1; Away: 10-7-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 9.5+: 3-2-1 (As Favorite: 11-2-1; As Underdog: 5-6-0)
- O-U-P: 15-10-0 (Home: 5-2-0; Away: 10-7-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 13-1 (Home: 5-1; Away: 7-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-11 (Home: 0-1; Away: 0-10)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.4 (49th in nation) | 44.4 (217th) | 32.3 (164th) | 28.2 (33rd) | 15.4 (66th) | 13.5 (337th) |
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Howard statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Howard’s winning percentage against the spread at home is .444 (4-5-0). On the road, it is .385 (5-8-0).
- In 2024-25, a higher percentage of the Bison’s games have finished above the over/under at home (88.9%, eight of nine) compared to away (53.8%, seven of 13).
- The Bison, when moneyline underdogs, have won a higher percentage of games at home (1-2) than on the road (1-8) this year.
Recent trends
- In their past 10 games, the Bison are putting up 75.0 points per contest, 2.7 fewer points than their season average (77.7).
- Over its previous 10 games, Howard is giving up 77.3 points per contest, 1.6 fewer points than its season average (78.9).
- In their last 10 games, the Bison are sinking 7.6 threes per contest, 1.0 fewer threes than their season average (8.6). They also have a lower three-point percentage over their previous 10 games (33.5%) compared to their season average (38.0%).
Howard betting records this season
- ATS Record: 11-14-0 (Home: 4-5-0; Away: 5-8-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 9.5+: 2-3-0 (As Favorite: 6-6-0; As Underdog: 5-8-0)
- O-U-P: 17-8-0 (Home: 8-1-0; Away: 7-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-4 (Home: 5-1; Away: 1-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-11 (Home: 1-2; Away: 1-8)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.3 (52nd in nation) | 45.8 (287th) | 30.3 (283rd) | 29.9 (102nd) | 16.2 (37th) | 14.0 (348th) |
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