North Carolina Central vs Howard Prediction, Picks & Odds | 14 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: North Carolina Central vs Howard

The North Carolina Central Eagles battle the Howard Bison, with tip-off scheduled for 12:00 on Saturday, March 14.

Howard should enjoy a substantial win and that’s why we’re taking the -11.5 about them on the spread. We expect our selection to cover the line at -110 against NCCU.

North Carolina Central Eagles won their previous game which was at home. It was a 59-53 triumph against Delaware State Hornets.

Howard Bison were winners last time out. It was a 78-61 home victory against South Carolina State Bulldogs.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Howard have beaten NCCU in their last two matchups. On the road, they won 83-69 and followed up with a 100-67 home win. Howard have won seven of the past 10 games that these teams have played.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Howard	23-10	2556	2236	320	16-4	7-6	8W
NC Central	14-18	2299	2415	-116	10-5	4-13	1L

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North Carolina Central vs Howard Prediction & Picks

Gear up for North Carolina Central vs Howard with our betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice and a hand-picked bet builder. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

Our wager is the big favorites against the spread. Back Howard off -11.5 at odds of -110 and be confident that the market leaders can cover the line in this college contest.

We use the latest team news and injury updates to help shape the best possible basketball predictions. You’ll also notice we take a stats-led approach by factoring in the key college hoops numbers that truly make a difference.

Key North Carolina Central vs Howard stats:

• The -11.5 line has been covered by Howard in 4 consecutive games at home.
• The -11.5 line has been covered by Howard in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -11.5 line has been covered by Howard in 11 of their last 20 games.
• The +11.5 line hasn’t been covered by NCCU in 12 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The -11.5 line has been covered by Howard in 2 consecutive games against NCCU.

Howard -11.5 Probability

According to the best betting apps, our pick has a 52.4% chance of delivering a return. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

Howard -11.5 @ -110 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

NCCU 68 - 83 Howard

Rather than betting on Howard to win, there’s the option to try your luck when it comes to the correct score lines. Take a chance on a 83-68 triumph in their favor.

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North Carolina Central 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.

Howard have short betting odds and they’re overwhelming -1111 favorites for this college game. This means the sportsbooks give them a 92% chance of winning. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +680 about North Carolina Central.

The current spread is 12.5 and the total points line is 144.5. Having a wager on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball bets. If you're keen on Over 144.5, this selection is available at -110.

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Moneyline

NCCU

+680

Howard

-1111

Point Spread

NCCU +12.5

-110

Howard -12.5

-110

Total Points

Under 144.5

-110

Over 144.5

-110

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North Carolina Central Stats

Howard Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +11.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +11.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -11.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• -11.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 142.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 153.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 145.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 145.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 70.40 pts and allowed 72.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 73.10 pts and allowed 80.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 148.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 150.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 145.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 145.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 84.40 pts and allowed 64.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 84.00 pts and allowed 66.00 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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