Howard vs. North Carolina Central: College Football Week 9 Prediction, Picks & Odds

Howard vs. North Carolina Central: Detailed Breakdown

Matchup overview: College Football Week 9

• Teams: Howard vs. North Carolina Central
• Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
• Time: 2:00PM ET
• Venue: O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium

Current betting odds

• Spread: Howard (+5.5, -117), North Carolina Central (-5.5, +113)
• Moneyline: Howard +182, North Carolina Central -186
• Total (Over/Under): 45.5 points (-110/+102)

Dimers’ win probabilities

• Howard: 34.3%
• North Carolina Central: 65.7%

These probabilities come from two machine learning models that assess more than 100 data points for each college football matchup, combining their outputs to project all our major betting markets.

Projected final score

Our predicted final score for this college football matchup is Howard 21-25 North Carolina Central.

This prediction draws on each team's scoring trends and player stats, weighed across both of our data models

Our Prediction: Who Wins?

The numbers give the Howard a win probability of 34.3%, while the North Carolina Central have a win probability of 65.7%.

Summary

Howard faces off against North Carolina Central in college football action at O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium on Saturday, October 31, 2026.

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