Morgan State vs Howard Picks and Prediction – 3/13/2025

Morgan State Bears and Howard Bison meet in the MEAC Tournament quarterfinals, both coming in with identical 7-7 conference records. Morgan State is coming off an 82-75 overtime loss to Coppin State, while Howard enters on a four-game losing streak, most recently falling 81-69 to Norfolk State. The two teams last met on February 22, with Howard taking an 87-81 road victory. Slam dunk your bets with our College Basketball picks.

Morgan State has won two of its last three games, showing some offensive firepower with 87 points in a win over Delaware State and 75 in a road victory against Maryland-Eastern Shore. Kameron Hobbs leads the Bears with 16.1 points per game while shooting 44.9% from the field. The offense has been solid, putting up 80.4 points per game on 48.1% shooting, but turnovers have been an issue.

Defensively, Morgan State has struggled, allowing 81.2 points per game. Despite strong rebounding from Daniel Akitoby (7.5 RPG), the Bears give up too many second-chance opportunities. The defense forces 7.0 steals per game, but opponents have found consistent scoring against them. If they want to advance, they need a stronger defensive effort than in the last matchup with Howard.

Howard enters this matchup in poor form, dropping four straight, including losses to South Carolina State and North Carolina Central. The offense, led by Blake Harper’s 19.3 points per game, has been inconsistent, averaging 77.1 points per game on 46.6% shooting. Harper also leads the team in rebounding with 6.3 per game, but the team lacks a true interior presence.

Defensively, the Bison allow 78.9 points per game, struggling to contain teams late in games. Anwar Gill provides perimeter defense with 1.1 steals per game, and Ayodele Taiwo leads with 1.4 blocks per game. They managed to beat Morgan State last time by outscoring them in transition, but they need a more disciplined defensive approach to win again.

Howard is on a downward spiral, and its defense has not been able to stop anyone recently. Morgan State’s ability to score efficiently gives them the edge in a close game. Expect a competitive matchup, but with Howard struggling to close games, Morgan State should take advantage. Final Score Prediction: Morgan State Bears win 81-77.