Saturday’s contest that pits the Hampton Pirates (7-5) versus the Howard Bison (5-7) at Hampton Convocation Center has a projected final score of 75-70 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of Hampton, who is a small favorite in this matchup according to our model. Game time is at 4:00 PM ET on December 28.

Based on our computer prediction, Hampton is projected to cover the spread (4.5) versus Howard. The two sides are projected to come in below the 144.5 over/under.

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Hampton vs. Howard Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, December 28, 2024
• Time: 4:00 PM ET
• TV: CBS
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• Where: Hampton, Virginia
• Venue: Hampton Convocation Center
• Line: Hampton -4.5
• Point total: 144.5
• Moneyline (to win): Hampton -182, Howard +150

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Hampton vs. Howard Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Hampton 75, Howard 70

Spread & Total Prediction for Hampton vs. Howard

• Pick ATS: Hampton (-4.5)
• Pick OU: Under (144.5)

Hampton has a 7-2-0 record against the spread this season compared to Howard, who is 5-5-0 ATS. The Pirates have gone over the point total in four games, while Bison games have gone over five times. The two teams combine to score 153.4 points per game, 8.9 more points than this matchup’s total.

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Hampton Performance Insights

• The Pirates have a +89 scoring differential, topping opponents by 7.5 points per game. They’re putting up 75.8 points per game to rank 178th in college basketball and are allowing 68.3 per outing to rank 106th in college basketball.
• Hampton wins the rebound battle by an average of 5.7 boards. It is pulling down 35.4 rebounds per game (63rd in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 29.7 per contest.
• Hampton makes 7.8 three-pointers per game (193rd in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.2. It shoots 33% from deep while its opponents hit 32.1% from long range.
• The Pirates average 96.5 points per 100 possessions (177th in college basketball), while allowing 87.1 points per 100 possessions (99th in college basketball).
• Hampton has committed 3.4 fewer turnovers per game than its opponents, averaging 10.3 (70th in college basketball play) while forcing 13.7 (74th in college basketball).

Howard Performance Insights

• The Bison put up 77.6 points per game (137th in college basketball) while giving up 76.6 per contest (306th in college basketball). They have a +12 scoring differential.
• Howard records 31.9 rebounds per game (245th in college basketball) while conceding 29.4 per outing to opponents. It outrebounds opponents by 2.5 boards per game.
• Howard makes 9 three-pointers per game (89th in college basketball), 1.9 more than its opponents. It shoots 40.1% from deep (12th in college basketball), and its opponents are shooting 30.8%.
• Howard has lost the turnover battle by 2.1 per game, committing 13.3 (313th in college basketball) while forcing 11.2 (248th in college basketball).

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