Howard (5-7) vs. Hampton (7-5)
December 28, 2024 4:00 pm EDT
The Line: Hampton -3.5; Over/Under: +144.5
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In this article we will formulate a Hampton vs Howard prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, December 28th at the Convocation Center in Hampton, Virginia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Hampton Pirates Betting Preview
The Hampton Pirates are 7-5 this year after they defeated Loyola-MD by a score of 76-68 in their last game. Hampton led 32-26 at the half and the added 44 points in the second half for the win. The Pirates shot 39.3% from the field, 20% on three pointers, and 82.9% on free throws in the game. Wayne Bristol Jr. led Hampton with 21 points and 10 rebounds in the game.
Prior to that win, the Pirates won three games in a row against two non D-1 teams and NC A&T. Hampton has scored 75.8 points per game and they have allowed 68.3 points against per game, while also averaging 38.7 rebounds and 13.4 assists per game this season. Noah Farrakhan is averaging 13.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game, while Hampton is shooting 41.5% from the field, 77.7% on free throws, and 33% on three pointers this year.
Howard Bison Betting Preview
The Howard Bison are 5-7 this season after they lost to Drexel by a score of 68-65 in their last game. Howard trailed 36-34 at halftime and only managed 31 points in the second half in the loss. The Bison shot 39.1% from the field, 30% on three pointers, and 90% on free throws in the game. Marcus Dockery led Howard with 14 points and three assists in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Bison defeated UNC Wilmington by a score of 88-83 and a non D-1 team by a score of 124-50. Howard has scored 77.6 points per game and they have allowed 76.6 points against per game, while also averaging 35.1 rebounds and 17.3 assists per game this season. Marcus Dockery is averaging 16.6 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game, while Howard is shooting 46.4% from the field, 71% on free throws, and 40.1% on three pointers this year.
Why Howard will beat Hampton
- Hampton has lost each of its last four games against non-Conference opponents at Hampton Convocation Center.
- Hampton has lost the first half in each of its last four games against the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Hampton’s last eight day games at Hampton Convocation Center have produced a total of 147+ points.
- Five of Howard’s last six games have produced a total of 151+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Hampton ranks 28th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (77.7%).
- Hampton ranks 28th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (66.4%).
- Howard ranks 12th among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (40.1%).
- Howard ranks T35th among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (17.3).
Hampton vs Howard Prediction
Hampton comes into this matchup looking for their fifth straight win, but two of those wins did come against non D-1 teams. The Pirates are shooting just 41.5% from the field this year, but they have scored at least 82 points in three of their last four games. Howard only has three wins against D-1 teams so far this year, but they did play competitive games against Missouri and Cincinnati. The Bison are the better shooting team, but their defense is allowing over 76 points against per game. Howard’s defense is definitely a concern, but I like them with the points here.
