Howard Bison vs Tennessee State Tigers Matchup

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

Howard vs Tennessee State Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bison and Tigers. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on None, and it's hosted by the Tigers at GCU Arena in Phoenix, AZ. Get ready to place your bets! Howard is favored by -3.5 in this non-conference contest against Tennessee State. The game's over/under currently sits at 148.5 points.

Howard vs. Tennessee State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Howard Bison at Tennessee State Tigers
Where: Phoenix at GCU Arena
Date: Wednesday, November 13th
Betting Odds HOWRD -3.5, HOWRD -179 | TENST +147 O/U 148.5

Bison Preview: Does Howard Have A Chance at GCU Arena?

Howard’s season opener didn’t go their way, as they fell 77-62 to Missouri on Friday. The Bison were +18.5 point underdogs heading into the game, but they managed to keep things closer than expected.

After trailing 40-28 at halftime, Howard put up 34 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. The game’s total points ended at 139, under the 153.5 O/U line.

Bison Offense Breakdown

In their last game, the Bison managed just 62 points, shooting 38.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.1%, thanks in large part to a 52.6% mark from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 19 threes.

Inside the arc, Howard struggled, shooting only 31.4% on two-point attempts. They also connected on 8 of 10 free throws and grabbed 8 offensive rebounds, with 14 assists as a team.

Bison Team Defense

Howard's defense gave up 77 points in this one, with their opponents shooting 47% from the field. They struggled to contain two-point shots, allowing 72% shooting on 21 of 29 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Howard held their opponents to just 3 of 22 shooting, or 13%. However, they sent them to the line 31 times, where they hit 26 free throws (83%). Howard also gave up 8 offensive rebounds.

Tigers Preview: Is A Home Victory Likely for Underdog Tennessee State?

Tennessee State's season got off to a rough start with an 81-66 loss to Wyoming on Sunday. The Tigers, who were +11.5 point underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 147, just over the pre-game O/U line of 145.

After trailing 43-28 at halftime, Tennessee State matched Wyoming's 38 points in the second half, but it wasn't enough to close the gap.

Tigers Offense Breakdown

Tennessee State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 37.3% from the field and 12.5% from three, hitting only 2 of 16 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 39%, and they managed just 5 assists as a team.

Obi Agbim was a bright spot, scoring 24 points on 10-13 shooting, including 4-4 from beyond the arc. The Tigers grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and shot 62.5% from the free-throw line, making 20 of 32 attempts.

Tigers Team Defense

Even with Tennessee State's defense allowing 81 points, they managed to hold their opponent to just 12 free throws on 24 attempts, a 50% shooting performance from the line. The Tigers also gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.

Bison vs Tigers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last ten road games, Howard has an ATS record of just 5-4-1. However, their overall record was 6-4 while averaging 72 points per game.
When looking at their past ten home matchups, Tennessee State has an ATS record of 5-5 while averaging 66 per game. The team went 4-6 overall in these games.
Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Tennessee State has an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 0-5 straight up.
Through their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Bison have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 2-3.