Howard vs Maryland Eastern Shore Prediction, Picks & Odds | 10 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Howard vs Maryland Eastern Shore

The Howard Bison go up against the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks, with tip-off scheduled for 17:30 on Saturday, January 10.

We’re surprised that the total line is 130.5 and it’s all about going for the Overs option when Howard and Maryland Eastern Shore take to the court. Take the -106 and cheer on points.

Howard Bison suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 58-57 scoreline occurred on the road against South Carolina State Bulldogs.

Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks won their last game which was at home. It was a 66-49 triumph against Morgan State Bears.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Howard won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 86-62 triumph when facing UMES. Howard have triumphed in their previous six matchups against UMES. On the head-to-head front, it has been 9 wins out of 10.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Howard	21-10	2408	2112	296	14-4	7-6	6W
UMES	9-22	1984	2182	-198	6-4	3-18	2L

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Howard vs Maryland Eastern Shore Prediction & Picks

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

Game Prediction

We think the best betting angle can be found with the totals for this college contest. Our pick is that there will be Over 130.5 points and that is available at -106.

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Key Howard vs Maryland Eastern Shore stats:

• The 130.5 line has been covered in 18 of the last 20 Howard games on the road.
• The 130.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Howard games.
• The 130.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 UMES games.
• The 130.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 UMES games.
• The 130.5 line has been covered in the last 4 games between these teams.

Over 130.5 Probability

The top sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 51.5% prospect of winning. However, our analysts in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this college basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Howard 68 - 69 UMES

There are massive odds on offer when it comes to the Hawks landing a 69-68 win. A close game is anticipated between two evenly-matched teams.

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Howard vs Maryland Eastern Shore 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.

Howard are regarded as having a 62% chance of winning this college game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -161. Maryland Eastern Shore are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +132.

The spread is calculated to be 2.5, while total points comes in at 130.5. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you’re going for Over 130.5, then the odds are -114.

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Moneyline

Howard

-161

UMES

+132

Point Spread

Howard -2.5

-115

UMES +2.5

-105

Total Points

Under 130.5

-106

Over 130.5

-114

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Howard Stats

Maryland Eastern Shore Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• +2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 142.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 137.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 130.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 130.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.30 pts and allowed 69.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 64.70 pts and allowed 72.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 141.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 137.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 130.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 130.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 66.10 pts and allowed 74.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 70.70 pts and allowed 67.10 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	21-10	2408	2112	296	14-4	7-6	6W
Norfolk State	15-16	2363	2274	89	9-5	6-11	2L
Morgan State	14-16	2258	2347	-89	9-7	5-9	1L
NC Central	12-17	2094	2216	-122	8-5	4-12	1L
South Carolina St.	9-21	1998	2362	-364	6-5	3-16	2W
UMES	9-22	1984	2182	-198	6-4	3-18	2L
Delaware State	8-22	1843	2126	-283	5-8	3-14	2W
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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