The Howard Bison (2-24, 0-11 MEAC) and the North Carolina A&T Aggies (13-14, 9-3 MEAC) face off at Corbett Sports Center. The Bison look to snap their 14-game losing streak. Action gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 22, 2020.
Howard Bison vs. North Carolina A&T Aggies ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Aggies were victorious over the North Carolina Central Eagles, 77-60, while the Bison got blown out by the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats, 87-68.
North Carolina A&T played a nearly flawless game. They had a great offensive rebounding percentage of 32.4 (above their season average of 28.4) and a turnover percentage of 18.9 (worse than their season average of 18.0). North Carolina Central put up marks of 20.0 and 24.2, respectively, for those same stats. Howard, meanwhile, had a free throw rate of 0.275 (above their season average of 0.212). North Carolina A&T was lifted by Kameron Langley, who notched his first triple-double of the season. He played well, racking up 12 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds. Meanwhile, Charles Williams played well for Howard, finishing with 20 points.
The Aggies won the only contest between these two teams last year, 85-81. North Carolina A&T had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.603 vs. 0.476). Howard, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (9.3 vs. 15.3). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
When considering effective field goal percentage, North Carolina A&T figures to have a substantial edge. The Aggies defense ranks 80th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.469), while the Howard offense is ranked 271st in effective field goal percentage (0.479).
Howard Bison vs. North Carolina A&T Aggies Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – North Carolina A&T, ATS Winner – North Carolina A&T, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- North Carolina A&T ranks 33rd in rebounds per game (39.1) while Howard ranks 292nd in rebounds allowed per game (40.4).
- The Bison rank 140th in three pointers attempted per game (22.0) while the Aggies rank 237th (19.1).
- Howard ranks 47th in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while North Carolina A&T ranks 106th (3.3).
- The Aggies rank 96th in assists per game (14.0) while the Bison rank 269th in assists allowed per game (18.2).
- North Carolina A&T ranks 25th in steals per game (8.3) while Howard ranks 154th (6.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bison have scored an average of 72.0 points per game (2.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 80.8 points per game (1.2 below their season average).
- The Aggies have outscored opponents by an average of 2.8 points in their last five games. On the season, North Carolina A&T has been defeated by an average of 1.2 points.
