Yale vs Howard Prediction 2/9/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Yale vs Howard prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, February 9th at Burr Gymnasium in Washington, DC. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Yale Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Yale Bulldogs are 17-4 (6-2) this season after they defeated Brown by a score of 81-69 in their last game. Yale trailed 36-31 at halftime, but they scored 50 points in the second half for the win. The Bulldogs shot 57% from the field, 48% on three pointers, and 61% on free throws in the game. Riley Fox led Yale with 23 points and two rebounds, while Nick Townsend added 21 points and 13 rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Yale lost to Harvard by a score of 67-65, but did beat Dartmouth by a score of 83-68 before that. The Bulldogs have scored 83.5 points per game with 35.2 rebounds and 16.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 71.0 points against per game this season. Nick Townsend is averaging 17.2 points and 8.0 rebounds per game, while Riley Fox is averaging 12.4 points and 2.2 rebounds per game for the Bulldogs. Yale is shooting 50.4% from the field, 77.0% on free throws, and 42.1% on three pointers this season. 

Howard Bison Betting Preview

The Howard Bison are 15-9 (5-3) this year after they defeated South Carolina State by a score of 85-57 in their last game. Howard led 36-24 at halftime and they scored 49 points in the second half for the easy win. The Bison shot 51% from the field, 42% on three pointers, and 78% on free throws in the game. Cedric Taylor III led Howard with 24 points and nine rebounds, while Bryce Harris added 23 points and seven rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Howard defeated Coppin State by a score of 72-53 and Norfolk State by a score of 88-60. The Bison have scored 75.0 points per game with 36.4 rebounds and 15.5 assists per game, while they have allowed 68.4 points against per game this season. Bryce Harris is averaging 17.5 points and 6.9 rebounds per game, while Cedric Taylor III is averaging 16.5 points and 7.1 rebounds per game for the Bison. Howard is shooting 44.5% from the field, 72.4% on free throws, and 32.9% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Howard Bison will win

• Howard has won seven of its last eight games at Burr Gymnasium against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Yale has lost the first half in three of its last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Yale Bulldogs will win

• Yale has won 14 of its last 16 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Howard has lost each of its last three games at Burr Gymnasium following a home win.
• Yale has won the first half in five of its last six night games against non-Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Howard’s last four night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 143 or fewer points.
• Four of Yale’s last five games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 151+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Howard ranks 17th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (15.3).
• Howard ranks 20th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (6.1).
• Yale ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for assist to turnover ratio this season (1.79).
• Yale ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for true shooting percentage this season (61.9%).

Yale vs Howard Prediction 

Yale comes into this matchup as one of the top teams in the Ivy League this year and they are the much better team, but they are on the road. The Bulldogs are shooting 50% from the field and they have scored at least 77 points in four of their last five. Howard has won three in a row and they have allowed 60 or fewer in all three wins. The Bison are shooting 45% from the field and they have scored 77+ points in four of their last five. Take the over here with two offenses that are hot right now.

David Racey's Pick: Over 147.5