As Yale travels to Burr Gymnasium to face Howard, the Bulldogs are firmly on the NCAA Tournament bubble, with a NET ranking of 65 and a quad record that includes a 7-3 mark in Quad 3 games. A win over Howard, which boasts a 15-9 overall record, would be a valuable addition to their resume, particularly given the Bison's recent three-game win streak. Howard, meanwhile, is seeking quality wins to bolster its own tournament hopes, and a victory over Yale would be a significant boost.
Yale Has Dominated Quad 4 Opponents
The CHD Scout prediction favors Yale by 7.1 points, giving Howard just a 27.1% chance of pulling off the upset. While the Bison have been playing well of late, their quad record is less impressive, with a 0-1 mark in Quad 1 games and a 1-2 record in Quad 2 contests. Yale, on the other hand, has been consistent, with a 6-2 record in Ivy League play and a 7-0 mark in Quad 4 games.
CHD Scout Prediction
Yale
75
Howard
68
Given the tournament implications, this matchup matters for both teams. A win for Yale would help solidify its position on the bubble, while a loss for Howard would make its path to the tournament even more difficult. With Yale's recent form showing a W-L-W pattern over its last three games, the Bulldogs appear to be in a good position to come out on top.