The college hoops wagering menu features a clash between Savannah State and Howard on Saturday, with the host Tigers trying to win and cover the NCAAB point spread.

Savannah State battles the Bison, currently sitting with a 4-16 mark (0-1 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals bettors, are 0-1 for the Tigers and 1-0 for the Bison.



View Howard vs Savannah State Odds and Stats.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Tigers - Bison odds would favor the Tigers if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Savannah State is rated No. 245 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Howard is at No. 292. Mathematical models based on recent stats and predictive formulas point to a 64-52 win for the Tigers.



How They Match Up:
Rebounding is always a key handicapping consideration and Bison is ranked No. 141 in NCAA hoops at 35.5 per game. Contrast that with Savannah State’s No. 228 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Savannah State is the No. 199-ranked team in the country at 6 per game, while Howard rates No. 304 at 4.8 per game.

Defensively, Howard features the nation's No. 270-rated defense on the road, allowing 75 points per game. Savannah State, meanwhile, comes in at No. 278 nationally in scoring at home.

Howard was a 69-53 loser in its last match at home against North Carolina Central. Howard got 17 points from Glenn Andrews but lost anyway, 69-53, to North Carolina Central on Monday at Burr Gymnasium.

Last time out for Savannah State, they were a 75-45 Sportsbook as they battled Stetson at home. Savannah State cruised to victory on Monday, running Stetson out of the gym and running up a 75-45 score at Tiger Arena.

Next up:
Howard at South Carolina State, Monday, January 30
Savannah State home to Trinity Baptist, Tuesday, January 31