Howard Bison defeat Alcorn State Braves 94-83: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Thu, Nov 5, 2026 · NCAAB · Howard Bison 94, Alcorn State Braves 83
The Howard Bison beat the Alcorn State Braves 94-83 on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Davey L. Whitney Complex. The Howard Bison covered the spread as 9.5-point favorites. The game went over the closing total of 150, with 177 points combined. AiQ went 2-1 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
Howard Bison vs. Alcorn State Braves final score and game recap
The Howard Bison led 47-32 at halftime. The Alcorn State Braves outscored the Howard Bison 51-47 in the second half.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Cedric Taylor III (Howard Bison): 27 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists.
- Cam Gillus (Howard Bison): 17 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists.
- Trey Thomas (Alcorn State Braves): 27 points, 1 assist.
- Saxby Sunderland (Alcorn State Braves): 13 points, 2 rebounds, 5 assists.
Who covered the spread in Howard Bison vs. Alcorn State Braves?
The Howard Bison covered the spread as 9.5-point favorites, winning by 11 points.
The spread opened at Howard Bison -6.5 and closed at Howard Bison -9.5. AiQ's pick was the Howard Bison -7.5, graded at that number rather than the close: a win.
Did Howard Bison vs. Alcorn State Braves go over or under the total?
The game went over: 177 points combined against a closing total of 150, over by 27. 79 of the 177 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 150.5 and closed at 150. AiQ's pick was the under 150.5, graded at that number rather than the close: a loss.
How did AiQ's Howard Bison vs. Alcorn State Braves predictions do?
AiQ went 2-1 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
- Moneyline: the Howard Bison to win at -300, a win (+$33.33 on a $100 bet).
- Spread: the Howard Bison -7.5, a win.
- Total: the under 150.5, a loss.
AiQ was right on the moneyline and the spread and wrong on the total.
Howard Bison vs. Alcorn State Braves game prop results: team totals and first half
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Alcorn State Braves team total 70.5: the over, paying -110, with 83 scored.
- First-half spread: Howard Bison -4.5 covered, paying -125.
- Howard Bison team total 79.5: the over, paying -120, with 94 scored.
- First-half moneyline: Howard Bison won the first half, paying -298.
- First-half total 70.5: the over, paying -120, with 79 points scored.
Howard Bison vs. Alcorn State Braves odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Howard Bison at -463 and the Alcorn State Braves at +350. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Howard Bison a 79% favorite. The Howard Bison won as the favorite at -463: $21.60 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Howard Bison, the price before the game was -300: priced below fair (−3.0% value).
The spread moved toward the Howard Bison between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved down from 150.5 to 150, and the game went over.
Howard Bison and Alcorn State Braves betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the Howard Bison 1-1 in the 2026-27 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 2 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 1 time.
This result left the Alcorn State Braves 0-2 in the 2026-27 regular season (0-1 at home, 0-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over. That made it two straight losses for the Alcorn State Braves.
What's next for Howard Bison and Alcorn State Braves?
Next for the Howard Bison: at the Pennsylvania Quakers on Monday, November 9, 2026. Next for the Alcorn State Braves: at the Murray State Racers on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.