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South Carolina State vs. Howard

March 13, 2026
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South Carolina State is on a 3-0 SU/ATS run, knocking off Delaware State (61-59), North Carolina Central (80-64), and Norfolk State (88-82) as underdogs of +3.5, +7.5, and +8.5. They beat Norfolk State in the first round of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference tournament yesterday, shooting 50% while forcing 18 turnovers. Guard play is key during tournament action, and South Carolina State has three guards leading the team in scoring, with Jayden Johnson (13.5 ppg) throwing in 28 yesterday on 9-of-12 shooting. They're on a 9-7 ATS run as an underdog. No. 1 seed Howard is 11-4 at home but 7-6 away as they head to this neutral site at Norfolk Scope Arena. These teams played a 58-57 game in January, with South Carolina State covering as a +8.5 dog. Play South Carolina State. 

1.5 units on South Carolina State +15.5 (-115) (risk 1.5 to return 2.8)
Result:
LOSS
Final
1H
2H
F
S. Carolina State Bulldogs
38
37
61
Howard Bison img
38
40
78
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