The Hornets will play the Bison on Monday, January 12th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Delaware State and Howard are set to hit the hardwood on Monday, January 12th, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Delaware State currently has a 97.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Howard is 98.33.
- Away Delaware State - Delaware State starts this game with a 1-8 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the MEAC Conference for away team wins.
- Home Howard - Howard meets Delaware State boasting a 4-2 record as a home team. They currently rank 2nd in the MEAC Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Delaware State currently ranks 3rd (0.000) in the MEAC Conference, with Howard now standing 3rd (0.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 MEAC Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Delaware State has a 0.294 overall win percentage, with Howard matching up with a 0.529 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Delaware State currently possesses 5-12 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Howard has tallied a 9-8 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
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Welcome to the magical matchup between Delaware State and Howard on Monday night!
Delaware State (5-12) battles Howard (9-8) in a crucial conference showdown.
Both teams are desperate for a win to improve their conference tournament seeding.
Delaware State and Howard are both 0-2 in conference play.
Delaware State has lost their last 3 games, as has Howard.
Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.
Don't miss out on the excitement as these two teams clash on the court!
Best Hornets at Bison Odds
| Underdog Delaware State | Favorite Howard |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Delaware State | Favorite Howard |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Howard is a -9.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Delaware State is a +9.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 131.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 131.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
Howard is a -475 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Delaware State is a +360 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Delaware State
Howard
1/12/26 7:00pm EST | +9.5 -115-9.5 -105 |
Underdog Delaware State - Delaware State bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +9.5 Delaware State underdog bet wins if they lose by 9 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 10 or more.
Favorite Howard - Howard bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -9.5 Howard favorite bet wins if they win by 10 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 9 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Delaware State at Howard Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
| BetMGM Bet |
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Delaware State
Howard
First to 5 Points
1/12/26 7:00pm EST | +120-165Bet |
Delaware State
Howard
First to 10 Points
1/12/26 7:00pm EST | +145-210Bet |
Delaware State
Howard
First to 15 Points
1/12/26 7:00pm EST | +165-235Bet |
Delaware State
Howard
Game to Overtime
1/12/26 7:00pm EST | Yes +950No -5000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard | 12-8 | 0.600 | 6-2 | 3-6 | 2-2 | +2 | 0.500 | W3 |
| Delaware State | 5-14 | 0.263 | 4-4 | 1-9 | 0-4 | +4 | 0.000 | L5 |
Delaware State & Howard Futures Odds
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
Delaware State Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Delaware State YR: futures available
Howard Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Howard YR: futures available
Delaware State & Howard Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Delaware State vs Howard College Basketball Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Monday, January 12th, 2026 at 7:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Delaware State vs Howard Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Delaware State vs Howard Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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