Who's Playing

Norfolk State @ Howard

Current Records: Norfolk State 10-4; Howard 6-6

What to Know

The Howard Bison are 1-9 against the Norfolk State Spartans since February of 2016, but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit Saturday. Howard and Norfolk State will face off in an MEAC battle at 4 p.m. ET at Burr Arena. The Bison are out to stop a four-game streak of losses at home.

Howard came up short against the Harvard Crimson three weeks ago, falling 77-69.

Meanwhile, Norfolk State made easy work of the Delaware State Hornets on Wednesday and carried off an 80-51 victory.

Howard is the favorite in this one, with an expected 3.5-point margin of victory. Those burned by picking them against the spread three weeks ago might want to keep in mind that the squad has not yet dropped back-to-back games against the spread this season.

Norfolk State's win lifted them to 10-4 while Howard's loss dropped them down to 6-6. We'll see if the Spartans can repeat their recent success or if the Bison bounce back and reverse their fortune.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 4 p.m. ET
  • Where: Burr Arena -- Washington, District of Columbia
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $31.50

Odds

The Bison are a 3.5-point favorite against the Spartans, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 3.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Norfolk State have won nine out of their last ten games against Howard.

  • Feb 29, 2020 - Norfolk State 89 vs. Howard 59
  • Jan 11, 2020 - Norfolk State 71 vs. Howard 63
  • Mar 15, 2019 - Norfolk State 75 vs. Howard 69
  • Mar 07, 2019 - Howard 98 vs. Norfolk State 95
  • Feb 02, 2019 - Norfolk State 80 vs. Howard 78
  • Feb 26, 2018 - Norfolk State 79 vs. Howard 74
  • Mar 10, 2017 - Norfolk State 68 vs. Howard 53
  • Feb 25, 2017 - Norfolk State 73 vs. Howard 65
  • Feb 29, 2016 - Norfolk State 84 vs. Howard 66
  • Feb 06, 2016 - Norfolk State 99 vs. Howard 92