In one of the compelling matchups on the MEAC college basketball slate on Saturday, the North Carolina Central Eagles and Howard Bison take the court at Burr Gymnasium — see below for our ATS predictions.

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Pick: Howard -1.5 vs. North Carolina Central

• Matchup: North Carolina Central Eagles at Howard Bison
• Projected Favorite & Spread: Howard by 1.6 points (Bet on BetMGM)
• Spread: Howard -1.5
• Time: 4 p.m. ET
• Date: February 8
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: ESPN+

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