This pick was released to clients on February 21, 2026 at 11:23AM ET.
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NC Central at Howard

February 21, 2026
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NC Central is 6-4 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, one game behind 7-3 Howard. NC Central is third in the conference in scoring (72.5 ppg), fourth in field goal shooting, plus third in the area code three and the free-throw line (.722). They're also No. 1 in turnover margin (+2.48) and assist-to-turnover ratio, while the defense is fourth in shooting allowed (.458). NC Central is on a 5-3 ATS run as an underdog, including a 67-62 loss at James Madison as a +16.5 dog, and a 69-67 win over Norfolk State. Play NC Central. 

2 units on NC Central +14.5 (-110) (risk 2 to return 3.82)
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NC Central Eagles
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Howard Bison img
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58
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