North Carolina Central Eagles

North Carolina Central Eagles

Feb 8, 2025

Howard Bison

Howard Bison
  • Overview
  • Consensus
  • Stats
  • Odds
  • Trends
  • Props

North Carolina Central Eagles vs Howard Bison Prediction – 2/8/2025

The North Carolina Central Eagles will face off with the Howard Bison on February 8, 2025 at 4:00 pm EST. The opening betting odds from DraftKings Sportsbook have the Howard Bison as +1.0 underdogs.

The total for this matchup has been set at 156.0 -110.

Overview of North Carolina Central Eagles

The North Carolina Central Eagles, hailing from Durham, NC, have long been known as a formidable team in the MEAC. With a rich history marked by both resilience and strategy, the Eagles are consistently at the forefront of their conference. Known for their athleticism and tight defense, the Eagles present an aggressive style of play that can disrupt their opponents' rhythm. They often rely on fast breaks and sharp shooting from beyond the arc to capitalize on opportunities, making them a challenging opponent for any team.

Overview of Howard Bison

On the opposite side, the Howard Bison, representing Washington, D.C., have been carving their path to prominence in recent seasons. Known for their spirited gameplay and robust tactical approach, the Bison are not a team to underestimate. They focus heavily on teamwork and consistency, using their cohesive unit to wear down opponents. Howard's defensive solidity combined with their ability to adapt on the fly makes them an intriguing matchup against the Eagles.

Betting Insights

When it comes to betting, this clash is sure to intrigue bettors. The Eagles, as slight favorites in this matchup, will be looking to assert their dominance with their dynamic playstyle. Meanwhile, the Bison, being +1.0 underdogs, represent a value opportunity for those who believe in their potential to upset. The total points set at 156.0 also suggests a high-scoring affair, reflecting both teams' ability to rack up points rapidly. Bettors should also pay attention to the tempo at which both teams play, as this could heavily influence where the final score lands.

Key Factors

A few key factors will determine the outcome of this game. First, the ability of the Eagles to control the paint and out-rebound the Bison will be crucial. Second, the efficiency of Howard's perimeter defense plays a pivotal role in disrupting ECC’s shooting rhythm. Lastly, turnovers could swing momentum significantly in this contest; the team that manages to maintain possession and capitalize on fast breaks will likely tilt the scale in their favor.

Pick and Analysis

After analyzing both teams' strengths and styles, my pick is to lean toward the Eagles covering the spread. Their aggressive style and explosive offense create an advantage that could exploit any defensive lapses by the Bison. Moreover, in a tightly contested affair, the total of 156.0 could easily be surpassed given both teams' offensive capabilities. Hence, a bet on the over seems promising for those looking to capitalize on the consistent scoring nature of both squads.

In conclusion, this matchup promises plenty of excitement and opportunity for astute bettors. With proper analysis and strategic wagering, it offers a chance to capitalize on the Eagles' and Bison's court-savvy styles. Happy betting!

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Consensus

Spread Pick Consensus

-1.0/-105
0% NCC
BetMGM
+1.0/-115
0% HOWRD

Moneyline Pick Consensus

-112
0% NCC
FanDuel
-108
0% HOWRD

Total Pick Consensus

156.0/-110
79% UN
Caesars
156.0/-110
21% OV

Stats

  • Team Stats Per Game
  • Advanced Game Stats
  • Rushing
  • Special Teams

Offense/Defense

NCC
Team Stats Per Game
HOWRD
80.43
PTS GM
80.68
61.74
FGA
59.68
.465
FG%
.470
.346
3PT%
.344
13.78
ORB
10.18
0.89
DRB
1.05
34.17
TRB
33.27
22.43
FTA
21.86
.698
FT%
.763
16.13
AST
12.68
2.22
BLK
2.86
12.78
TO
11.73
20.48
PF
18.5

Defense/Offense

NCC
Team Stats Per Game
HOWRD
74.22
PTS GM
78.27
54.26
FGA
56.82
.474
FG%
.474
.293
3PT%
.392
10.83
ORB
9.36
0.95
DRB
1.08
32.78
TRB
33.09
24.17
FTA
21.14
.705
FT%
.748
12.52
AST
16.95
2.87
BLK
2.23
17.04
TO
15
17.48
PF
18.41

Offense/Defense

NCC
Advanced Game Stats
HOWRD
70.9
Pace
71.2
112.2
Off.Rate
112.0
.363
FTr
.366
.346
3PAr
.385
.556
TS%
.576
51.0
TRB%
50.1
56.2
AST%
45.2
13.2
STL%
10.3
6.4
BLK%
8.2
.525
eFG%
.536
15.0
TOV%
14.3
38.6
ORB%
30.0
.254
TF/FGA
.280

Defense/Offense

NCC
Advanced Game Stats
HOWRD
70.9
Pace
71.2
103.5
Off.Rate
108.6
.446
FTr
.372
.358
3PAr
.388
.564
TS%
.585
49.0
TRB%
49.9
48.6
AST%
63.0
7.8
STL%
7.8
7.1
BLK%
6.1
.527
eFG%
.550
20.6
TOV%
18.3
34.7
ORB%
28.9
.314
TF/FGA
.278

Odds

  • Spread
  • MoneyLine
  • Over/Under
Open
Current
Book
NCC HOWRD
NCC HOWRD
Consensus
-1.0 (-120)
+1.0 (-115)
+1.5 (-120)
-1.5 (+100)
DraftKings
DraftKings $200 Bonus
-1.0 (-105)
+1.0 (-115)
-1.0 (-105)
+1.0 (-115)
FanDuel
FanDuel $200 Bonus
-1.5 (+100)
+1.5 (-122)
-1.5 (+102)
+1.5 (-124)
BetMGM
BetMGM Up To $1500 Bonus
+1.5 (-120)
-1.5 (+100)
+1.5 (-120)
-1.5 (+100)
Open
Current
Book
NCC HOWRD
NCC HOWRD
Consensus
-112
-108
-110
-110
DraftKings
DraftKings $200 Bonus
-112
-108
-112
-108
FanDuel
FanDuel $200 Bonus
-112
-108
-110
-110
BetMGM
BetMGM Up To $1500 Bonus
-110
-110
-110
-110
Open
Current
Book
Over Under
Over Under
Consensus
154.5 (-112)
154.5 (-108)
154.5 (-114)
154.5 (-110)
DraftKings
DraftKings $200 Bonus
154.5 (-112)
154.5 (-108)
156.0 (-110)
156.0 (-110)
FanDuel
FanDuel $200 Bonus
154.5 (-114)
154.5 (-110)
154.5 (-114)
154.5 (-110)
BetMGM
BetMGM Up To $1500 Bonus
154.5 (-115)
154.5 (-105)
155.5 (-115)
155.5 (-105)

Betting trends

  • Betting Trends
  • Head to Head
  • Teams Last 10
NCC
Betting Trends
  • Last 3
  • Last 5
  • Last 10
HOWRD
2-1-0
Win/Loss/Tie
0-3-0
2-1-0
ATS W/L/P
1-2-0
78.33
Avg Score
73.33
76.67
Avg Opp Score
87
3-2-0
Win/Loss/Tie
0-5-0
3-2-0
ATS W/L/P
1-2-0
84.2
Avg Score
73.8
80.2
Avg Opp Score
83.2
5-5-0
Win/Loss/Tie
3-7-0
3-5-0
ATS W/L/P
2-6-0
85.4
Avg Score
79.1
75.9
Avg Opp Score
85.6
DATE
TM
LN
ML
SC
02/17/2024
NCC
142.0
+146
82
HOWRD
-3.5
-180
90
01/06/2024
HOWRD
147.5
+116
54
NCC
-2.0
-142
73
02/25/2023
HOWRD
144.5
+193
60
NCC
-5.5
-240
68
01/28/2023
NCC
143.0
+142
67
HOWRD
-3.5
-174
71
02/26/2022
NCC
146.0
+205
67
HOWRD
-6.0
-256
77
01/29/2022
HOWRD
145.5
-134
75
NCC
2.0
+110
74
02/24/2020
HOWRD
139.5
+760
65
NCC
-13.0
-1120
80
02/18/2019
NCC
145.0
+130
98
HOWRD
-3.0
-150
90
02/19/2018
HOWRD
146.0
+300
66
NCC
-8.0
-400
83
01/20/2018
NCC
N/A
N/A
78
HOWRD
N/A
N/A
84

North Carolina Central Eagles

03/15/24
DELST
147.2
+210
76
NCC
-5.9
-260
62
03/13/24
MDES
115.5
+315
70
NCC
-8.2
-459
75
03/07/24
SCARST
222.7
+424
106
NCC
-11.7
-544
123
03/04/24
NCC
104.7
-340
56
MORGST
4.3
+251
63
03/02/24
NCC
127.0
-327
76
COPPST
6.3
+255
53
02/26/24
NCC
198.0
-356
136
DELST
11.8
+285
119
02/24/24
MDES
210.9
+520
84
NCC
-13.0
-698
135
02/19/24
NCC
103.6
+187
56
NORFST
-5.3
-241
61
02/17/24
NCC
155.5
+160
90
HOWRD
-3.8
-197
99
02/03/24
COPPST
N/A
N/A
39
NCC
N/A
N/A
65

Howard Bison

03/19/24
WAG
84.7
+88
47
HOWRD
-2.0
-107
45
03/16/24
DELST
38.8
+60
19
HOWRD
-1.7
-76
20
03/15/24
HOWRD
147.8
+157
85
NORFST
-3.7
-193
79
03/14/24
MORGST
52.5
+58
23
HOWRD
-1.8
-74
27
03/07/24
HOWRD
228.2
+234
91
NORFST
-6.3
-289
120
03/04/24
HOWRD
102.2
-159
61
DELST
2.5
+127
47
03/02/24
HOWRD
128.4
-204
64
MDES
4.2
+164
60
02/26/24
COPPST
206.8
+1083
101
HOWRD
-21.3
-1986
114
02/24/24
MORGST
233.2
+724
110
HOWRD
-16.1
-1071
120
02/19/24
SCARST
112.0
+257
57
HOWRD
-6.8
-345
52

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