North Carolina Central Eagles vs Howard Bison predictions, Jan 17, 2026

Jan 17, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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In this upcoming NCAA College Basketball matchup, the North Carolina Central Eagles will face off against the Howard Bison on January 17, 2026. North Carolina Central has been in decent form recently, winning three of their last five games, while Howard has won two of their last five matches.

The Eagles will have the home-court advantage in this game, which could play a significant role in the outcome. However, the Bison have shown resilience on the road and will be looking to capitalize on any weaknesses in the Eagles’ defense.

With bookmakers giving odds of 2.05 for a home win and 1.66 for an away win, the game is expected to be closely contested. Our model predicts a 40.3% chance of a home win and a 59.7% chance of an away win, indicating a tight matchup.

Both teams will need to bring their A-game to secure a victory, and tactical decisions from the coaching staff could prove to be crucial. It will be interesting to see how the game unfolds and which team will come out on top in this exciting basketball showdown.

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NC Central
44.7%		 Howard
55.3%

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Betting Odds

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Pinnacle 2.05 1.66

Latest Results

12.01.26 Morgan State Bears basketball – North Carolina Central Eagles basketball – 78:89
10.01.26 Coppin State Eagles basketball – North Carolina Central Eagles basketball – 77:88
03.01.26 North Carolina Central Eagles basketball – Norfolk State Spartans basketball – 69:67
29.12.25 Penn State Nittany Lions basketball – North Carolina Central Eagles basketball – 90:67
20.12.25 North Carolina Central Eagles basketball – Longwood Lancers basketball – 72:74		 12.01.26 Howard Bison basketball – Delaware State Hornets basketball – 84:58
10.01.26 Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks basketball – Howard Bison basketball – 69:57
03.01.26 South Carolina State Bulldogs basketball – Howard Bison basketball – 58:57
30.12.25 Northwestern Wildcats basketball – Howard Bison basketball – 80:60
20.12.25 North Carolina-Wilmington Seahawks basketball – Howard Bison basketball – 66:67

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, NC Central won 3.
  • The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.
  • Recently, Howard has had a series of away games.
  • The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.
  • We predict that NC Central will win today’s game, with odds of 2.05.
  • In the last 13 head-to-head matches, NC Central won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 981:900. (average 75.5:69.2).
  • Including home matches between the teams, NC Central won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 589:490. (average 73.6:61.3).

    Latest Head To Head

    01.03.25 North Carolina Central Eagles basketball – Howard Bison basketball – 72:68
    08.02.25 Howard Bison basketball – North Carolina Central Eagles basketball – 82:78
    17.02.24 Howard Bison basketball – North Carolina Central Eagles basketball – 90:82
    06.01.24 North Carolina Central Eagles basketball – Howard Bison basketball – 73:54
    25.02.23 North Carolina Central Eagles basketball – Howard Bison basketball – 68:60

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Michigan Wolverines: 4.5 (15.91%)

    2. Arizona Wildcats: 5.5 (13.02%)

    3. Connecticut Huskies: 10 (7.16%)

    4. Purdue Boilermakers: 11 (6.51%)

    5. Iowa State: 12 (5.97%)

    6. Duke Blue Devils: 13 (5.51%)

    7. Houston Cougars: 15 (4.77%)

    8. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 16 (4.48%)

    9. Illinois Fighting Illini: 23 (3.11%)

    10. Florida Gators: 26 (2.75%)

    11. Vanderbilt Commodores: 31 (2.31%)

    12. Brigham Young: 31 (2.31%)

    13. Michigan State: 36 (1.99%)

    14. Kansas Jayhawks: 36 (1.99%)

    15. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 41 (1.75%)

    16. Texas Tech: 51 (1.4%)

    17. Virginia Cavaliers: 51 (1.4%)

    18. Louisville: 51 (1.4%)

    19. Arkansas Razorbacks: 51 (1.4%)

    20. Alabama Crimson Tide: 51 (1.4%)

    21. North Carolina: 67 (1.07%)

    22. Tennessee Volunteers: 81 (0.88%)

    23. Kentucky Wildcats: 101 (0.71%)

    24. Clemson: 126 (0.57%)

    25. St. Johns Red Storm: 126 (0.57%)

    26. Baylor Bears: 151 (0.47%)

    27. Iowa Hawkeyes: 151 (0.47%)

    28. UCLA: 151 (0.47%)

    29. Villanova Wildcats: 201 (0.36%)

    30. Indiana Hoosiers: 201 (0.36%)

    31. Wisconsin Badgers: 201 (0.36%)

    32. Auburn Tigers: 201 (0.36%)

    33. NC State: 201 (0.36%)

    34. TCU: 251 (0.29%)

    35. UCF Knights: 251 (0.29%)

    36. Seton Hall Pirates: 251 (0.29%)

    37. SMU Mustangs: 251 (0.29%)

    38. Miami (FL): 251 (0.29%)

    39. Texas Longhorns: 251 (0.29%)

    40. Texas A&M: 251 (0.29%)

    41. Ohio State Buckeyes: 351 (0.2%)

    42. Missouri Tigers: 351 (0.2%)

    43. Georgia Bulldogs: 351 (0.2%)

    44. USC Trojans: 351 (0.2%)

    45. Virginia Tech: 501 (0.14%)

    46. Syracuse Orange: 501 (0.14%)

    47. San Diego State: 501 (0.14%)

    48. Creighton: 501 (0.14%)

    49. Oklahoma Sooners: 501 (0.14%)

    50. Stanford Cardinal: 501 (0.14%)

    51. Oklahoma State: 501 (0.14%)

    52. Oregon Ducks: 501 (0.14%)

    53. St. Louis Billikens: 501 (0.14%)

    54. LSU: 751 (0.1%)

    55. Ole Miss Rebels: 751 (0.1%)

    56. Wake Forest: 751 (0.1%)

    57. Kansas State: 751 (0.1%)

    58. Washington Huskies: 751 (0.1%)

    59. West Virginia: 751 (0.1%)

    60. New Mexico: 751 (0.1%)

    61. Butler Bulldogs: 751 (0.1%)

    62. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.07%)

    63. Maryland Terrapins: 1001 (0.07%)

    64. South Carolina Gamecocks: 1001 (0.07%)

    65. Boise State: 1001 (0.07%)

    66. Marquette: 1001 (0.07%)

    67. Colorado State: 1001 (0.07%)

    68. Memphis Tigers: 1001 (0.07%)

    69. Pittsburgh Panthers: 1001 (0.07%)

    70. Colorado: 1001 (0.07%)

    71. Utah Utes: 1001 (0.07%)

    72. Northwestern Wildcats: 1001 (0.07%)

    73. Notre Dame: 1001 (0.07%)

    74. Xavier Musketeers: 1001 (0.07%)

    75. Mississippi St.: 1001 (0.07%)

    76. Cincinnati Bearcats: 1001 (0.07%)

    77. Georgia Tech: 1001 (0.07%)

    78. DePaul Blue Demons: 1001 (0.07%)

    79. Providence Friars: 1001 (0.07%)

    80. Arizona State: 1001 (0.07%)

    81. Miami (Ohio): 1001 (0.07%)

    82. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 1001 (0.07%)

    83. Florida State: 1001 (0.07%)

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