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Howard vs. North Carolina Central prediction: Howard favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/17/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Howard vs North Carolina Central predictions for college basketball Saturday.
North Carolina Central will square off with Howard in men's college basketball action at McDougald-McLendon Arena on Saturday, beginning at 4:30 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Howard as the most likely winner of the Howard vs. North Carolina Central game.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Howard vs. North Carolina Central prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between Howard and North Carolina Central 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives Howard a 62% chance of beating North Carolina Central. Our predicted final score has Howard winning 72-69.
According to our model, Howard (-2.5) has a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the 141.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of going over.
Howard vs. North Carolina Central odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Howard | North Carolina Central |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -2.5 (-110) | +2.5 (-104) |
| Moneyline | -155 | +142 |
| Total | o141.5 (-105) | u141.5 (-112) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Howard vs. North Carolina Central picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Howard -2.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Howard | -155 |
| Total | Over 141.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Howard to win.
Howard vs. North Carolina Central game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball game between North Carolina Central and Howard at McDougald-McLendon Arena is scheduled to start at 4:30 PM ET.
- Who: Howard vs. North Carolina Central
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Time: 4:30 PM ET/1:30PM PT
- Venue: McDougald-McLendon Arena
Conclusion
We predict Howard, with a 62% win probability, will likely beat North Carolina Central on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Howard vs. North Carolina Central insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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