Howard Bison vs Yale Bulldogs Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Howard vs Yale NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in New Haven.

Howard vs Yale Prediction

Betting on today's Bison and Bulldogs game? Catch the action at John J. Lee Amphitheater in New Haven, CT, as the Bulldogs hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 150.5 points, and Yale is favored by -13.5 at home against Howard.

Howard vs. Yale Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Howard Bison at Yale Bulldogs
Where: New Haven at John J. Lee Amphitheater
Date: Wednesday, January 1st
Betting Odds YALE -13.5, HOWRD +653 | YALE -1057 O/U 150.5

Bison Preview: Does Howard Stand a Chance on the Road?

Howard Bison Recent Game/Games

The Bison fell to 3-8 on the season after an 83-67 road loss to the Pirates on Saturday. Howard, who entered the game as +4 underdogs, didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 150 exceeded the O/U line of 144.5.

Howard trailed 31-23 at halftime but allowed 52 points in the 2nd half while scoring 44 of their own. Their defensive struggles continue to be a concern as they look to bounce back in their next game.

Bison Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, Howard put up 67 points, shooting 40% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.5%, and they connected on 77.3% of their free throws, hitting 17 of 22 attempts.

Blake Harper led the way with 34 points, shooting 55.6% overall and 66.7% from three. Noah Farrakhan added 17 points and 7 assists, while Wayne Bristol Jr. contributed 18 points. Kyrese Mullen was efficient, hitting 75% of his shots and grabbing 9 rebounds.

Bison Team Defense

Howard's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points on 47% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 54% of their two-point attempts, going 12/22 inside the arc.

From three-point range, Howard's opponents shot 41%, making 13 of 31 attempts. They also sent the other team to the line 24 times, where they converted 20 free throws at an 83% clip. Howard gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.

Bulldogs Preview: Do the Bulldogs Have a Shot at a Home Win?

Yale dropped to 5-6 on the season after a narrow 75-74 loss to UTEP on Saturday. The Bulldogs, who were +1.5 point underdogs, covered the spread but couldn’t pull off the win. The total points for the game hit 149, surpassing the over/under line of 142.5.

Yale trailed 45-33 at halftime but turned things around in the second half, outscoring UTEP 41-30. Despite the strong finish, they fell just short of completing the comeback.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Yale's offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 43.5% from the field. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 45.5% of their threes (10/22), contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 51.6%.

Riley Fox led the way with 19 points, knocking down 5 of 8 threes. Otis Frazier added 15 points, connecting on 3 of 4 from deep. Nick Townsend was a force on the boards, grabbing 13 rebounds to go along with 11 points.

Bulldogs Team Defense

Yale's defense struggled to contain their opponent from beyond the arc, allowing them to shoot 64% on threes, with 11 made out of 17 attempts. Overall, the Bulldogs gave up 75 points on 48% shooting from the field, as their opponent hit 25 of 52 shots.

Inside the arc, Yale held their opponent to 40% shooting, with 14 made two-pointers out of 35 attempts. However, they sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 14 free throws for a 66% rate. Yale limited second-chance opportunities, giving up just 5 offensive rebounds.

Bison vs Bulldogs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Although Howard has a straight up record of 0-3 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 70 points per game in these games.
When looking at their past five home matchups, Yale has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 84 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Bison have a straight up record of 4-6 and an ATS mark of 6-4.
Through their last three games as the favorite, the Bulldogs have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.