The Howard Bison (11-13, 5-4 MEAC) travel to Bethune-Cookman to take on the Wildcats (11-13, 6-4 MEAC) in a game that will likely be up-tempo. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, February 11, 2019.
Howard Bison vs. Bethune-Cookman Wildcats ATS Prediction
The Bison will be looking for a similar outcome after defeating the Florida A&M Rattlers in their last game, 70-66. Howard’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over Florida A&M. The Bison had a rate of 13.5 (better than their season average of 14.5), while the Rattlers posted a mark of 23.6 (above their season average of 20.2). With 20 points on 7-for-18 shooting, RJ Cole was the game’s leading scorer.
In the Wildcats’ previous game, they were victorious over the Norfolk State Spartans, 84-76. The Wildcats had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.540 (above their season average of 0.202) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.570 (above their season average of 0.489). Cletrell Pope was Bethune-Cookman’s leading scorer with 20 points on 7-for-9 shooting from the field.
There could be a fair amount of transition action in this matchup that features two of the nation’s more up-tempo teams. Bethune-Cookman currently ranks 43rd in possessions per game (73.1) and Howard is 17th (74.9).
This will be the second game of the season between these two squads. In the first, the Bison lost 71-63. Cole recorded 20 points and five assists. Bethune-Cookman had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.517 vs. 0.329). Howard, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (12.0 vs. 21.0).
Howard Bison at Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Bethune-Cookman, ATS Winner – Bethune-Cookman, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Bethune-Cookman ranks seventh in rebounds per game (41.3) while Howard ranks 273rd in rebounds allowed per game (39.2).
The Wildcats average 14.6 assists per game, which ranks 75th in the nation. The Bison rank 190th in assists allowed per game (14.3).
Howard averages 4.2 blocks per game, which ranks 52nd in the NCAA. Bethune-Cookman ranks 145th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
The Bison rank 241st in three pointers attempted per game (20.0) while the Wildcats rank 249th (19.7).
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The Bison’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.0, up from 0.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 77.8 points per game (4.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.0 points per game (1.3 above their season average).
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