The Howard Bison (3-0) try to stay undefeated when they take on the Massachusetts Minutemen (2-1) at William D. Mullins Center. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 16, 2018.
Howard Bison vs. Massachusetts Minutemen Free Prediction
The Bison come in on a high note after dismantling the Regent Royals in their last outing, 108-51. The Bison had a much better free throw rate (0.232 vs. 0.025) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.543 vs. 0.306). Howard received a boost from RJ Cole, who was the game’s leading scorer with 20 points on 6-for-11 shooting.
In the Minutemen’s previous matchup, they lost a tough one against the Harvard Crimson, 74-71. Harvard’s 0.552 effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Massachusetts, who had a rate of 0.500. With 36 points on 13-for-23 shooting, Luwane Pipkins was the game’s high scorer.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Massachusetts figures to have a considerable edge. Dating back to last season, the Minutemen offense ranks 96th in that metric at 0.531, while the Howard defense ranks 233rd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.514).
Howard Bison at Massachusetts Minutemen Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Massachusetts ranks 52nd in assists per game (15.6) while Howard ranks 277th in assists allowed per game (15.4).
The Minutemen rank 122nd in rebounds allowed per game (34.1) while the Bison rank 314th (40.1).
Howard ranks 181st in steals per game (5.9) while Massachusetts ranks 277th (4.8).
The Minutemen rank 160th in three pointers attempted per game (22.0) while the Bison rank 161st in three pointers allowed per game (21.9).
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