Hampton Pirates
Basketball NCAAB Sat 13 Dec 15:00
Howard Bison
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College Basketball Betting Preview: Hampton vs Howard

The Hampton Pirates go up against the Howard Bison, with tip-off scheduled for 15:00 on Saturday, December 13.

Will Howard Stay in Reach of the Favorites?

We’re expecting a spirited performance from Howard which leads us to backing the underdogs against the spread when meeting Hampton. They should be able to cover the +3.5 line where -112 can be found.

Overtime Joy for Hampton in Previous H2H

Hampton Pirates previous game saw them claim a 93-71 home win over Loyola Maryland Greyhounds.

Howard Bison were winners last time out. It was a 73-69 home victory against North Carolina A&T Aggies.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Hampton beat Howard in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 80-79 (OT) scoreline. Hampton have won three on the spin against Howard. They’ve also claimed 6 wins in the past 9 head-to-head matchups.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Howard 20-10 2324 2036 288 14-4 6-6 5W
Hampton 13-18 2169 2190 -21 11-4 2-14 1L
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Hampton vs Howard Prediction & Picks

We cover the key Hampton vs Howard betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, correct score selection and a bet builder tailored for the best value.

Game Prediction

Howard are more than capable of staying close to the favorites so there’s a strong case for betting them against the spread in this college matchup. Take the -112 for the +3.5 that is available.

Recent form is always part of the equation and we combine it with team news as soon as it’s available. To deliver expert basketball predictions, our handicappers also analyze the latest college hoops stats to ensure we’re working with the best information possible.

Key Hampton vs Howard stats:

  • The +3.5 line has been covered by Howard in 7 consecutive games at home.
  • The +3.5 line has been covered by Howard in 17 of their last 20 games at home.
  • The +3.5 line has been covered by Howard in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The -3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Hampton in 15 of their last 20 games on the road.
  • The -3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Hampton in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The +3.5 line has been covered by Howard in 5 of their last 9 games against Hampton.

Howard +3.5 Probability

The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 52.9% likelihood of this pick delivering a return. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This college basketball bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Howard +3.5
Totals Over 141.5
Result & BTTS 60 Howard / Yes

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Howard +3.5 on the spread, along with Over 141.5 points and Howard/BTTS Yes on the Result & Both Teams to Score lines.

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Correct Score Prediction

Hampton Hampton logo 72 - 74 Howard logo Howard

We’re expecting a close contest so it might be worth going for Howard to win by a 74-72 scoreline. You can get a massive price and we should hopefully get a run for our money.

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Hampton 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.

Hampton Betting Favorites on the Moneyline

With the sportsbooks giving them a 60% probability of winning this college game, Hampton might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -152 Moneyline betting odds. Howard are the underdogs at +124 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread is 2.5 and the total points line is currently 141.5. Having a wager on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball bets. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 141.5 at -105.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Hampton logo Hampton Stats
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Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
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  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
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NCAAB Table Select Season

Mid-Eastern Athletic Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Howard 20-10 2324 2036 288 14-4 6-6 5W
Norfolk State 15-15 2287 2190 97 9-4 6-11 1L
Morgan State 13-15 2118 2206 -88 8-6 5-9 1W
NC Central 12-16 2030 2136 -106 8-4 4-12 2W
UMES 9-21 1928 2125 -197 6-3 3-18 1L
South Carolina St. 8-21 1918 2298 -380 6-5 2-16 1W
Coppin State 7-23 1966 2423 -457 3-8 4-15 2L
Delaware State 6-22 1711 2000 -289 5-8 1-14 7L
Coastal Athletic Association Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
UNC Wilmington 26-5 2395 2081 314 15-3 11-2 1W
Charleston 21-10 2357 2267 90 12-6 9-4 5W
Hofstra 21-10 2336 2051 285 11-2 10-8 4W
William & Mary 19-11 2527 2333 194 11-2 8-9 3W
Monmouth 17-14 2263 2213 50 11-4 6-10 3W
Towson 17-14 2134 2056 78 12-3 5-11 3W
Stony Brook 17-14 2206 2181 25 12-4 5-10 3L
Drexel 16-15 2106 2079 27 12-6 4-9 1L
Campbell 14-17 2446 2406 40 10-4 4-13 1W
Elon 14-17 2438 2420 18 8-8 6-9 4L
Hampton 13-18 2169 2190 -21 11-4 2-14 1L
NC A&T 11-18 2180 2247 -67 7-6 4-12 3L
Northeastern 6-23 2157 2354 -197 2-10 4-13 12L
  • 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