Howard Bison vs Missouri Tigers Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Howard vs Missouri NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Columbia.

Howard vs Missouri Prediction

Betting on today's Bison and Tigers game? Catch the action at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, MO, as the Tigers hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on None. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 150.5 points, and Missouri is favored by -19 vs. Howard.

Howard vs. Missouri Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Howard Bison at Missouri Tigers
Where: Columbia at Mizzou Arena
Date: Friday, November 8th
Betting Odds MISSR -19, HOWRD +1250 | MISSR -2750 O/U 150.5

Bison Preview: Can the Bison Lock in a Road Win?

Howard Bison Recent Game/Games

Howard faced a tough challenge on Monday, November 4th, as they went on the road to take on the Kansas Jayhawks. Entering the game as +27.5 point underdogs, the Bison fell short, losing 87-57. The total points for the game were 144, which was under the pre-game O/U line of 155.5.

Howard struggled early, trailing 46-19 at halftime. While they improved in the 2nd half, scoring 38 points and allowing 41, it wasn’t enough to cover the spread.

Bison Offense Breakdown

Howard's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 57 points on 37.9% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.8%, and they hit 36.4% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 22 attempts. At the free-throw line, they shot just 41.7%, making only 5 of 12 attempts.

Zeke Mayo led the way with 19 points, hitting 5 of 8 from three-point range. Blake Harper and Hunter Dickinson each added 16 points, with Harper going 3 for 3 from deep. Flory Bidunga was perfect from the field, making all 6 of his attempts and grabbing 8 rebounds.

Bison Team Defense

Howard's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 87 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 60% from the field. The Bison had a tough time defending inside, where they allowed 67% shooting on two-point attempts (21/31).

From beyond the arc, Howard's defense gave up 11 threes on 50% shooting (11/22). They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 12 attempts (75%). Howard limited the damage on the boards, giving up just 5 offensive rebounds.

Tigers Preview: Does Missouri Stand a Chance at Home?

Missouri Tigers Recent Game/Games

Missouri’s season opener didn’t go as planned, as they fell 83-75 to Memphis on Monday. Entering the game as +3.5 point underdogs, the Tigers not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 158 points went over the pre-game O/U line of 154.5.

Missouri looked strong early, leading 42-32 at halftime. However, they struggled in the second half, scoring just 33 points while allowing 51. This collapse in the final 20 minutes was a key factor in the loss.

Tigers Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, the Tigers put up 75 points, shooting 45.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.6%. They hit 57.6% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 29.2% of their threes (7/24).

At the free-throw line, Missouri shot 64% (16/25), and they grabbed 7 offensive rebounds. PJ Haggerty led the way with 25 points and 5 assists, while Anthony Robinson II added 16 points and 7 assists, hitting 4 of his 5 shots.

Tigers Team Defense

Missouri's defense gave up 83 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 44% from the field. They allowed 47% shooting on two-point attempts, with 18 makes on 38 tries.

From beyond the arc, Missouri's opponents shot 40%, hitting 8 of 20 three-pointers. They also sent the other team to the line 29 times, where they made 23 free throws, shooting 79%. Missouri allowed 13 offensive rebounds.

Bison vs Tigers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their three previous road games, Howard has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 65 points per game.
In their last ten games at home, the Tigers have a straight up record of 0-10 while going 4-6 vs. the spread. The team averaged 69 points per game in this stretch.
Going back to their last three games as the underdog, the Bison have a straight up record of 1-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-2.
Going back to their previous three games as the favorite, Missouri has an ATS mark of 0-3 while going 0-3 straight up.