South Carolina State vs Howard Prediction, Picks & Odds | 13 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: South Carolina State vs Howard

The South Carolina State Bulldogs square off against the Howard Bison, with tip-off scheduled for 18:00 on Friday, March 13.

We really fancy the chances of Howard beating South Carolina State handsomely. That is why we’re backing them at -14.5 on the spread at odds of -120.

South Carolina State Bulldogs got the win in their previous game. A 88-82 triumph occurred on the road when playing Norfolk State Spartans.

Howard Bison triumphed in their last game. It was on the road where Norfolk State Spartans were beaten 84-76.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw Howard claim a 85-57 win over South Carolina State. Howard have won six of the past 10 games that these teams have played.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Howard	21-10	2408	2112	296	14-4	7-6	6W
South Carolina St.	10-21	2086	2444	-358	6-5	4-16	3W

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South Carolina State vs Howard Prediction & Picks

Step into South Carolina State vs Howard with confidence as we bring you our main match prediction, projected scoreline and a custom-built bet builder. Dive into each section below for the latest insights.

Game Prediction

We’re predicting that this could be a one-sided college affair. Our pick is to therefore take Howard at -120 to cover the -14.5 line on the spread.

Our expert basketball picks always start with checking the latest team news and understanding how it might impact the matchup. From there, we dive into the most valuable college hoops stats to uncover the insights that matter most.

Key South Carolina State vs Howard stats:

• The -14.5 line has been covered by Howard in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -14.5 line has been covered by Howard in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -14.5 line has been covered by Howard in 3 consecutive games at home.
• The +14.5 line hasn’t been covered by SC State in 12 of their last 20 games on the road.

Howard -14.5 Probability

The top betting apps imply that our pick has a 54.6% prospect of delivering a return. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

South Carolina State 66 - 84 Howard

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South Carolina 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.

Howard are massive -2000 favorites. They are regarded as 95% likely to win this college game judging by the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds. South Carolina State are the underdogs at +980 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The current spread is 14.5 and the total points line is 144.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 144.5 at -115.

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Moneyline

SC State

+980

Howard

-2000

Point Spread

SC State +14.5

-102

Howard -14.5

-120

Total Points

Under 144.5

-105

Over 144.5

-115

Prop betting is very popular, with bettors looking to wager on player props such as Points, Assists, Rebounds, Steals and Three-Pointers. It’s a great way of betting on individual player performance and the gambling sites will provide lots of options.

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South Carolina State Stats

Howard Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 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

• +14.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +14.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -14.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• -14.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 142.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 147.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 144.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 144.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 70.20 pts and allowed 72.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 67.90 pts and allowed 79.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 149.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 147.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 144.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 144.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 85.40 pts and allowed 64.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 82.30 pts and allowed 65.60 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	15-17	2445	2362	83	9-6	6-11	3L
Morgan State	14-16	2258	2347	-89	9-7	5-9	1L
NC Central	13-17	2177	2292	-115	9-5	4-12	1W
South Carolina St.	10-21	2086	2444	-358	6-5	4-16	3W
UMES	9-23	2060	2265	-205	6-4	3-19	3L
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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