Delaware State vs Howard Prediction, Picks & Odds | 12 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Delaware State vs Howard

The Delaware State Hornets face the Howard Bison, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Monday, January 12.

Our wager is Howard against the spread. Back the big favorites off -10.5 at odds of -105 and be confident they can cover the line against Delaware State.

Delaware State Hornets lost when they last took to the court. They were turned over 66-64 at home to Norfolk State Spartans.

Howard Bison suffered a defeat in their last game. A 69-57 scoreline occurred on the road against Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Del State beat Howard when the teams last met. It was a 90-69 scoreline. The past 10 H2H games have seen Howard land eight wins.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Howard	23-10	2556	2236	320	16-4	7-6	8W
Delaware State	8-23	1896	2185	-289	5-8	3-15	1L

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Delaware State vs Howard Prediction & Picks

Get the edge with our Delaware State vs Howard betting tips: our expert match prediction, most likely correct score outcome and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

There’s everything to like about the -10.5 line that Howard have to cover in this college showdown. Take the -105 and feel confident that the favorites get the job done.

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Key Delaware State vs Howard stats:

• The +10.5 line hasn’t been covered by Del State in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The +10.5 line hasn’t been covered by Del State in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +10.5 line hasn’t been covered by Del State in 2 consecutive games on the road.

Howard -10.5 Probability

According to the top betting apps, there’s a 51.3% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this college basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

Howard -10.5 @ -105 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Delaware State 60 - 75 Howard

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Delaware State vs Howard Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With an estimated 84% chance of winning, the sportsbooks are taking no chances with their -526 betting odds about Howard triumphing in this college game. At +390, Delaware State are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread is calculated to be 9.5, while total points comes in at 128.5. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 128.5 at -115.

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Moneyline

Del State

+390

Howard

-526

Point Spread

Del State +9.5

-115

Howard -9.5

-105

Total Points

Under 128.5

-105

Over 128.5

-115

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Delaware State Stats

Howard Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +10.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -10.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 127.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 134.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 130.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 130.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 61.90 pts and allowed 65.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 57.80 pts and allowed 76.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 139.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 152.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 130.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 130.5 at Home: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.40 pts and allowed 67.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 81.60 pts and allowed 71.30 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Mid-Eastern Athletic	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Howard	23-10	2556	2236	320	16-4	7-6	8W
Norfolk State	15-17	2445	2362	83	9-6	6-11	3L
Morgan State	14-16	2258	2347	-89	9-7	5-9	1L
NC Central	14-18	2299	2415	-116	10-5	4-13	1L
South Carolina St.	10-22	2147	2522	-375	6-5	4-17	1L
UMES	9-23	2060	2265	-205	6-4	3-19	3L
Delaware State	8-23	1896	2185	-289	5-8	3-15	1L
Coppin State	7-24	2032	2493	-461	3-8	4-16	3L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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