Yale vs Howard Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 9

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  • Yale is a -9.5 point favorite vs Howard
  • Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
  • Yale / Howard TV channel: ESPN+

The Yale Bulldogs visit Burr Gymnasium to take on the Howard Bison on Feb. 9. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00 pm in Washington, D.C., DC.

Yale is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-105).

The Yale vs. Howard Over/Under is 147.5 total points.

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Yale vs. Howard Odds, Spread, Over/Under

Yale vs Howard Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Yale will win this college basketball game with 69.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Yale vs Howard Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Yale will cover the spread with 57.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Yale has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.35 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Yale has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.60 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Yale has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.15 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Yale has hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 29 games (+0.50 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Yale have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 13 away games (+0.40 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Howard has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 29 games (+10.70 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Howard has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 13 games at home (+6.35 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Howard has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.90 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Howard have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 13 games at home (+4.45 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Howard has hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.25 Units / 10% ROI)

Yale Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Yale has a 9-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2 Units / -9.57% ROI).

  • 15-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.2 Units / -0.83% ROI
  • 10-9 when betting the Over for +0.1 Units / 0.48% ROI
  • 9-10 when betting the Under for -2 Units / -9.57% ROI

Howard Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Howard has a 13-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.3 Units / 23.98% ROI).

  • 11-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.65 Units / -9.62% ROI
  • 7-13 when betting the Over for -7.3 Units / -33.18% ROI
  • 13-7 when betting the Under for +5.3 Units / 24.09% ROI

Yale Offensive Stats & Trends:

Yale has averaged 9.0 turnovers per game (179 turnovers/20 games) this season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 11.3

Yale has averaged 9.4 turnovers per game (472 turnovers/50 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 11.0

Yale has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (332 assists/ 179 TOs) this season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Yale has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (1,293 assists/ 779 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Howard Offensive Stats & Trends:

Howard made 275 three-pointers last season — most among MEAC Teams

Howard made 8.1 three-pointers per game last season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 6.1

Howard has averaged 14.1 turnovers per game (1,240 turnovers/88 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.7

Howard shot 37% from three (275/737) last season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 33%

Yale Defensive Stats & Trends:

Yale averaged 25.9 defensive rebounds per game (829 rebounds/32 games) last season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Yale allowed opponents to shoot 41% (723/1,766) last season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 44%

Yale allowed opponents to shoot 42% (763/1,827) last season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 44%

Yale has forced 10.7 turnovers per game (214 turnovers/20 games) this season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 10.7

Howard Defensive Stats & Trends:

Howard has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (527/1,244) this season — best among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 46%

Howard has allowed an average of 1.27 points per shot (1,584 points/1,244 shots) this season — best among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 1.36

Howard has allowed 68.9 points per game (1,584 points/23 games) this season — best among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 75.6

Howard allowed an average of 1.27 points per shot (2,515 points/1,977 shots) last season — tied for 26th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23


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