Howard vs Pennsylvania Prediction 11/9/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

Howard vs Penn Prediction

I’ll stick with Howard I suppose, but you could make a case the other way as well. In their opener versus Yale, the Bison took a 10-point loss thanks mostly to some rough shooting (35 percent from the field) and a 51-41 rebounding deficit. The 44 percent (7-of-16) from the line sticks out like a proverbial sore thumb as well. The Bison did pretty well in game two versus Alcorn State last week though, notching a nice 57 percent from the field with 33 percent (6-of-18) from outside, 10 turnovers and a 34-26 rebounding edge. Howard did get pretty permissive on defense though, surrendering 46 percent shooting from the field. They’ve got to get that buttoned up a bit here.

As for Penn, they had a tough draw in their opener, losing by 42 points in an NCAA Tournament rematch versus Illinois. The Quakers shot just 29 percent in that one with a 62-33 rebounding deficit while allowing 59 percent shooting on the other side. Penn did take pretty good care of the ball though (nine turnovers). The Quakers will match up much better here and it wouldn’t be surprising to see them control things the whole way.

Game Info, Stats and Previews

The Howard Bison and the Penn Quakers meet Monday in college basketball action from the Palestra. Here’s a collection of relevant information and reasoning for a sound Howard vs Penn prediction. We have looked at this information from a betting perspective and attempted to determine the best Howard vs Penn pick. We will also examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. We will tie it all together to the pick summary, resulting in a sensible prediction for a favorable betting outcome in this game.

Howard Bison Betting Preview

Howard has two games in the bag so far this year. In their opener versus Yale last Monday at John J Lee Amphitheater in New Haven, the Bison took a 72-62 loss. Tops on the team during the defeat was Cam Gillus with 16 points, four boards and four steals. Drew Harris came off the bench for eight points and seven rebounds in 13 minutes as well.

In game two versus Alcorn State back on November 5 at Davey L Whitney Complex in Lorman, the Bison powered out a 94-83 victory. Leading the charge was Cedric Taylor with 27 points, eight boards and three assists in 33 minutes of action on the floor. James Brown played for 23 minutes and racked up 12 points with five rebounds along the way in the winning effort.

Penn Quakers Betting Preview

Over on the Penn side, they had a pretty successful run last year. The Quakers bagged an 18-12 overall record with a 9-5 stretch in Ivy League play, putting them behind only Yale and Harvard in the standings. Penn beat Harvard and Yale in the conference tourney on the way to a championship (both OT finishes) then lost to Illinois in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament.

In the rematch against Illinois in their opener last week, the Quakers limped to a 112-70 loss at State Farm Center in front of over 15,000 fans. Penn’s leading scorer was Michael Zanoni with 16 points and two boards. Lucas Lueth came off the bench to contribute 14 points with four boards and two assists in 31 minutes of action during the defeat as well, and Ethan Lin chipped in seven bench points in 14 minutes.

Howard Bison @ Penn Quakers Betting Trends: November 9, 2026

Why the Penn Quakers will win

• Penn has won each of its last seven night games at Palestra against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Penn has won the first half in 20 of its last 23 night games against non-Conference opponents at Palestra.

Why the Howard Bison will win

• Howard has won 10 of its last 11 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Penn has lost six of its last seven games against non-Conference opponents at neutral venues.
• Penn has lost the first half in three of its last four games at Palestra.

Andrew Jett's Pick: Howard Bison TBA