<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bulldogs versus the Bison? Tip off is at at 7:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Burr Gymnasium in Washington, DC. In this Mid-Eastern matchup, South Carolina State is favored bt -1.5 vs. Howard. The over/under for the game is 154.5 points.</p><h3>SOUTH CAROLINA STATE BULLDOGS VS HOWARD BISON BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Howard Bison +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Burr Gymnasium at 7:30 ET on Monday, February 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOWARD BISON:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Bison.</li><li>Not only will Howard pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Bulldogs Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><h3>South Carolina State Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>South Carolina State fell to 7-12 on the season after a narrow 67-65 loss to Norfolk State on Saturday. The Bulldogs, who were +8.5 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 132 fell short of the 146.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Despite leading 26-22 at halftime, South Carolina State couldn’t hold on, allowing 32 points in the second half while scoring 28 of their own.</p><p>South Carolina State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 34.4% from the field and 26.1% from three-point range, with an effective field goal percentage of 39.1%. They managed to score 65 points, with Terrance Jones leading the way with 20 points, despite hitting just 1 of 5 from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Mitchell Taylor was efficient, shooting 75% overall and 50% from three, finishing with 15 points. The Bulldogs grabbed 20 offensive rebounds, but only recorded 7 assists as a team, and shot 60% from the free-throw line.</p><p>South Carolina State's defense gave up 67 points in their last game, holding their opponent to 38% shooting from the field on 21 of 55 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 19 of 39 shooting, which is 48%.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Bulldogs' defense was solid, limiting their opponent to just 2 of 16 shooting, or 12%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 23 for 82%. South Carolina State gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Bison Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><h3>Howard Bison Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Howard fell to 7-11 on the season after a narrow 80-79 loss to Hampton on Saturday. The Bison were +2 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 159 exceeded the O/U line of 147.5.</p> 

<p>Howard trailed 32-29 at halftime but outscored Hampton 40-37 in the 2nd half. Despite the strong finish, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>In their last game, Howard's offense put up 79 points, shooting 45.7% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 16 attempts for 25%, but connected on 80.5% of their free throws, going 33 for 41.</p> <p>Blake Harper led the way with 35 points, shooting 46.7% overall and perfect from three-point range. George Beale Jr. added 28 points, making 5 of 13 threes, while Noah Farrakhan contributed 16 points on 57.1% shooting.</p><p>Despite Howard's defense allowing 80 points, they held their opponent to 45% shooting from the field. The Bison gave up 56% shooting on two-point attempts, with their opponent making 17 of 30 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Howard limited their opponent to 25% shooting, as they connected on just 4 of 16 three-point attempts. The Bison also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 41 times, where they converted 33 free throws at an 80% rate.</p>

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