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The top of the MEAC standings could shift Thursday night as Howard visits Norfolk State in a high-stakes conference battle. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET at Echols Memorial Hall, where the Spartans have been dominant all year.
Norfolk State (14–6, 6–1 MEAC) enters riding a five-game win streak and sitting just behind the conference lead. Howard (12–8, 5–2 MEAC) has quietly built momentum too, and they’ve proven dangerous in road spots. The spread is tight — and sharp bettors may find angles in tempo, turnovers, and late-game execution.
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Howard Bison vs Norfolk State Spartans Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Bison | +158 | +4.5 (-110) | O 142.5 (-110) |
| Norfolk State Spartans | -192 | -4.5 (-110) | U 142.5 (-110) |
Howard Bison Betting Form
Howard is well-coached and deep, with a solid eight-man rotation that gets balanced scoring. They play fast, attack off the dribble, and shoot just well enough from the outside to keep defenses honest. Turnovers are still a concern, though, especially against pressure-heavy defenses.
Defensively, they’ll switch often and try to limit rim looks — but they’ve been foul-prone late in games. That’s hurt them against more physical teams. Still, they’ve covered four straight and look like a team rounding into form.
Check the Howard Bison injury report for updates before tip, and dive deeper into their form at the Howard Bison stats and results.
Norfolk State Spartans Betting Form
Norfolk State has the most efficient defense in the MEAC and uses it to feed transition offense. They rank near the top of the league in opponent FG%, steals per game, and free-throw creation. Their home-court edge is massive — 9–1 SU at Echols Memorial Hall this year.
Offensively, they’re streaky but smart. They don’t force bad shots, and they hit the offensive glass hard. This team wins with pressure and physicality, and that could wear down Howard in the second half.
Stay updated on their roster with the Norfolk State Spartans injury report. For stats and recent results, visit the Norfolk State Spartans schedule and stats.
Howard vs Norfolk State Matchup Breakdown
This one comes down to pace and turnovers. Howard wants tempo, while Norfolk State thrives when slowing things down and making teams work late in the shot clock. Norfolk also has the rebounding and foul-drawing edge.
Key matchup angles:
- Norfolk State forces 15+ turnovers per game
- Howard is bottom-3 in the MEAC in foul rate
- Spartans are 7–2 ATS at home this season
- Howard has covered 4 straight, including 2 on the road
It’s a tight matchup, but Norfolk’s physical edge could be the difference late.
Howard vs Norfolk State Predictions and Best Bets
I’m laying the points with Norfolk State -4.5. Their home dominance, defense, and rebounding edge are too much to ignore — especially against a Howard team that can get turnover-prone under pressure.
The total is sharp, but leans Under 142.5 if Norfolk controls tempo and limits transition. Still, the best value sits with the side.
Best Bet: Norfolk State Spartans -4.5 (-110).
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