Saturday’s game between the Hampton Pirates (10-12) and Howard Bison (8-12) at St. Elizabeths East Entertainment and Sports Arena is expected to be a competitive matchup, as our computer prediction projects a final score of 76-75, with Hampton securing the victory. Tipoff is at 3:00 PM ET on February 1.

Based on our computer prediction, Howard is projected to cover the point spread (1.5) against Hampton. The two sides are projected to eclipse the 150.5 over/under.

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Hampton vs. Howard Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025
• Time: 3:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Washington D.C.
• Venue: St. Elizabeths East Entertainment and Sports Arena
• Line: Hampton -1.5
• Point total: 150.5
• Moneyline (to win): Hampton -118, Howard -104

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Hampton vs. Howard Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Hampton 76, Howard 75

Spread & Total Prediction for Hampton vs. Howard

• Pick ATS: Howard (+1.5)
• Pick OU: Over (150.5)

Hampton is 11-8-0 against the spread this season compared to Howard’s 6-10-0 ATS record. The Pirates have hit the over in 11 games, while Bison games have gone over 11 times. The teams score 152.1 points per game, 1.6 more points than this matchup’s total. Hampton is 4-6 against the spread and 3-7 overall over its last 10 contests, while Howard has gone 3-7 against the spread and 4-6 overall.

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Hampton Performance Insights

• The Pirates score 73.2 points per game (221st in college basketball) and give up 72.2 (206th in college basketball) for a +22 scoring differential overall.
• The 33.5 rebounds per game Hampton averages rank 117th in the nation, and are 3.2 more than the 30.3 its opponents record per outing.
• Hampton connects on 7.6 three-pointers per game (198th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 7.6 on average.
• The Pirates rank 210th in college basketball by averaging 94.5 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 206th in college basketball, allowing 93.2 points per 100 possessions.
• Hampton has come out ahead in the turnover battle by 2.4 turnovers per game, committing 10.4 (85th in college basketball action) while forcing 12.8 (89th in college basketball).

Howard Performance Insights

• The Bison have a -29 scoring differential, falling short by 1.4 points per game. They’re putting up 78.9 points per game, 78th in college basketball, and are giving up 80.3 per outing to rank 346th in college basketball.
• Howard wins the rebound battle by 1.4 boards on average. It collects 30.5 rebounds per game, 290th in college basketball, while its opponents pull down 29.1.
• Howard connects on 8.9 three-pointers per game (79th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.9. It shoots 39.9% from deep, and its opponents shoot 34.3%.
• Howard has come up short in the turnover battle by 2.7 per game, committing 13.8 (338th in college basketball) while forcing 11.1 (231st in college basketball).

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