Howard Bison vs Pennsylvania Quakers Betting Prediction, College Basketball Predictions, November 9, 2026

Howard Bison vs Pennsylvania Quakers Betting Prediction: Can Howard win on the road? See our pick and matchup stats. Full preview.

Howard Bison vs Pennsylvania Quakers Betting Prediction: quick answers

Question	Answer
Who is the pick?	Howard Bison to win
Game date	November 9, 2026
Tipoff	Nov 9, 6:30 PM ET / Nov 9, 4:30 PM MT
Venue	The Palestra
Game setting	Pennsylvania Quakers at home
Type of prediction	Outright winner only
Research checked	November 8, 2026

Our Howard Bison vs Pennsylvania Quakers Betting Prediction favors Howard Bison. Howard’s split start includes a 94-point win and a 62-point loss. Penn has only one completed result in the checked feed, a heavy road defeat. That makes the Bison the lean on the wider evidence, but it would be a mistake to judge Penn’s home offense entirely from that one road game.

The 2026–27 completed results are shown separately from the 2025–26 baseline.

The central question in Howard Bison vs Pennsylvania Quakers Betting Prediction is whether Howard Bison can create useful possessions without giving Pennsylvania Quakers extra chances.

The market format is straightforward: select the team expected to win, with no required winning margin. Our college basketball betting guide explains the basic choices. You can find the matchup at YouWager; this preview does not claim that a specific price is available or attach the selection to an invented line.

Howard Bison vs Pennsylvania Quakers Betting Prediction: recent head-to-head history

No completed meeting between Howard Bison and Pennsylvania Quakers appears in the checked 2024–25 and 2025–26 national schedules. That means there is no score from that window to use as a direct recent comparison. It does not mean the programs have never met. For this early-season game, the better evidence is the current setting and the verified team information.

Our Howard Bison vs Pennsylvania Quakers Betting Prediction gives current personnel more weight than a result produced by a different lineup. The familiar categories in basketball still provide the framework—shooting, possession, rebounding and foul management—but the people executing those tasks can change sharply from one November to the next. A historical win is useful context rather than a substitute for that comparison.

Howard Bison vs Pennsylvania Quakers Betting Prediction: trends to read correctly

Current season results

Howard Bison vs Pennsylvania Quakers Betting Prediction: Howard Bison this season

Date	Opponent	Site	Result	Score
Nov 05, 2026	Alcorn State Braves	Away	Win	94–83
Nov 02, 2026	Yale Bulldogs	Away	Loss	62–72

For Howard Bison vs Pennsylvania Quakers Betting Prediction, Howard Bison went 1-1 in the completed games listed here. Read the opponents and venues before treating that small sample as a trend.

Howard Bison vs Pennsylvania Quakers Betting Prediction: Pennsylvania Quakers this season

Date	Opponent	Site	Result	Score
Nov 05, 2026	Illinois Fighting Illini	Away	Loss	70–112

For Howard Bison vs Pennsylvania Quakers Betting Prediction, Pennsylvania Quakers went 0-1 in the completed games listed here. Read the opponents and venues before treating that small sample as a trend.

Howard Bison vs Pennsylvania Quakers Betting Prediction: fixed betting odds

Market	Selection	Line	American price
Moneyline	Howard Bison	—	N/A
Moneyline	Pennsylvania Quakers	—	N/A
Spread	Howard Bison	N/A	N/A
Spread	Pennsylvania Quakers	N/A	N/A
Total	Over	N/A	N/A
Total	Under	N/A	N/A

For Howard Bison vs Pennsylvania Quakers Betting Prediction, the fixed figures are a comparison snapshot, not confirmed YouWager prices. N/A means a price or line wasn’t verified. The winner pick still stands on the matchup evidence below.

For Howard Bison vs Pennsylvania Quakers Betting Prediction, the checked 2025–26 results for Howard Bison show 24-11 overall in 35 recorded games, 11-4 in the listed home games and 7-6 in the listed away games. There were 9 games decided by five points or fewer, with 4 wins in that group. These are straight-up results from the stated coverage, not an against-the-spread record. They describe the past schedule rather than a current 2026–27 winning streak.

For Howard Bison vs Pennsylvania Quakers Betting Prediction, the checked 2025–26 results for Pennsylvania Quakers show 18-12 overall in 30 recorded games, 12-2 in the listed home games and 4-9 in the listed away games. There were 12 games decided by five points or fewer, with 6 wins in that group. These are straight-up results from the stated coverage, not an against-the-spread record. They describe the past schedule rather than a current 2026–27 winning streak.

Those trends need context because a short sequence is sensitive to the opponents and venues in it. The statistical idea of sample variability is useful here. A hot shooting night against one opponent should not automatically become an expectation against another. Our handicapping guide provides a broader way to organize the evidence without confusing a descriptive trend with a guarantee.

Howard Bison vs Pennsylvania Quakers Betting Prediction: the statistical baseline

Previous-season measure	Howard Bison	Pennsylvania Quakers
Checked 2025–26 games	35	30
Record in those games	24-11	18-12
Points per game in those results	77.8	75.9
Points allowed per game in those results	69.1	74.4
Regular-season stat-feed games	33.0	29.0
Field-goal percentage	45.9	44.0
Three-point percentage	34.5	38.6
Free-throw percentage	73.1	69.3
Rebounds per game	36.6	36.4
Offensive rebounds per game	12.4	11.5
Assists per game	16.2	14.0
Turnovers per game	13.5	10.8
Steals per game	8.7	6.8
Blocks per game	3.7	3.1

The table supports Howard Bison vs Pennsylvania Quakers Betting Prediction by keeping the results record separate from the statistical feed. The results can include postseason games; the shooting and possession figures are from the 2025–26 regular-season feed. Where the national feed contains only a small subset for a smaller program, it is not presented as a complete season split. None of these numbers is described as a new-season average. The current game listing can be checked through the matchup schedule.

Howard Bison vs Pennsylvania Quakers Betting Prediction: Howard Bison last 10 games

Date	Site	Opponent	W/L	Team score–opponent score	Season
Nov 05, 2026	Away	Alcorn State Braves	W	94-83	2026–27
Nov 02, 2026	Away	Yale Bulldogs	L	62-72	2026–27
Mar 19, 2026	Neutral	Michigan Wolverines	L	80-101	2025–26
Mar 17, 2026	Neutral	UMBC Retrievers	W	86-83	2025–26
Mar 14, 2026	Neutral	North Carolina Central Eagles	W	70-63	2025–26
Mar 13, 2026	Neutral	South Carolina State Bulldogs	W	78-61	2025–26
Mar 05, 2026	Away	Norfolk State Spartans	W	84-76	2025–26
Mar 02, 2026	Home	Coppin State Eagles	W	90-70	2025–26
Feb 28, 2026	Away	Morgan State Bears	W	84-59	2025–26
Feb 21, 2026	Home	North Carolina Central Eagles	W	100-67	2025–26

The results window for Howard Bison contains 10 verified games, with a 8-2 record, 82.8 points scored and 73.5 allowed per game. For Howard Bison vs Pennsylvania Quakers Betting Prediction, these are historical completed results, not ten games already played in the new season. The season column identifies the relevant campaign.

The newest listed result was a win against Alcorn State Braves on Nov 05, 2026: 94-83 from the perspective of Howard Bison. In the latest 5 games of this window, the record is 3-2, with scoring averages of 78.4 for and 80.4 against. The strongest margin in the displayed set was 100-67 against North Carolina Central Eagles; the toughest was 80-101 against Michigan Wolverines.

Howard Bison vs Pennsylvania Quakers Betting Prediction: Pennsylvania Quakers last 10 games

Date	Site	Opponent	W/L	Team score–opponent score	Season
Nov 05, 2026	Away	Illinois Fighting Illini	L	70-112	2026–27
Mar 19, 2026	Neutral	Illinois Fighting Illini	L	70-105	2025–26
Mar 15, 2026	Neutral	Yale Bulldogs	W	88-84	2025–26
Mar 14, 2026	Neutral	Harvard Crimson	W	62-60	2025–26
Mar 06, 2026	Away	Brown Bears	W	82-61	2025–26
Feb 28, 2026	Home	Harvard Crimson	W	64-61	2025–26
Feb 27, 2026	Home	Dartmouth Big Green	W	80-71	2025–26
Feb 21, 2026	Away	Yale Bulldogs	L	70-74	2025–26
Feb 14, 2026	Home	Cornell Big Red	W	82-76	2025–26
Feb 13, 2026	Home	Columbia Lions	W	76-67	2025–26

The results window for Pennsylvania Quakers contains 10 verified games, with a 7-3 record, 74.4 points scored and 77.1 allowed per game. For Howard Bison vs Pennsylvania Quakers Betting Prediction, these are historical completed results, not ten games already played in the new season. The season column identifies the relevant campaign.

The newest listed result was a loss against Illinois Fighting Illini on Nov 05, 2026: 70-112 from the perspective of Pennsylvania Quakers. In the latest 5 games of this window, the record is 3-2, with scoring averages of 74.4 for and 84.4 against. The strongest margin in the displayed set was 82-61 against Brown Bears; the toughest was 70-112 against Illinois Fighting Illini.

Howard Bison vs Pennsylvania Quakers Betting Prediction: offense, defense and possessions

The first matchup question in Howard Bison vs Pennsylvania Quakers Betting Prediction is how Howard Bison and Pennsylvania Quakers handle the ball before the defense is set.

The second question in Howard Bison vs Pennsylvania Quakers Betting Prediction is who finishes possessions on the glass. One defensive stop does not help if the offense immediately gets a second attempt. For Howard Bison, winning the initial matchup and securing the rebound would support the preferred script.

The direct shooting comparison puts Howard Bison at 51.7% effective field-goal shooting and Pennsylvania Quakers at 50.7%. The difference is 1.0 percentage points, favoring Howard Bison. Meanwhile, the previous turnover averages were 13.5 for Howard Bison and 10.8 for Pennsylvania Quakers.

Howard Bison: what the baseline says

The checked 2025–26 results for Howard Bison cover 35 completed games and a 24-11 record. In that set, the scoring averages are 77.8 points for and 69.1 points against. Postseason games are included in the results record where they were played. For this early-season game against Pennsylvania Quakers, those figures describe the previous team.

The shooting baseline for Howard Bison was 45.9% from the field and 34.5% from three in the 2025–26 regular-season statistical feed. That outside percentage makes shot selection important; volume alone would not establish a reliable scoring plan. A team can shoot the same number of threes while creating a very different quality of offense.

The calculated effective field-goal percentage for Howard Bison is 51.7%, and 34.0% of field-goal attempts came from three-point range. Effective field-goal percentage gives extra credit to a made three.

At the foul line, Howard Bison averaged 25.5 attempts per game and converted 73.1%. Getting to the line can support scoring even when jump shots are uneven, but the route matters. Strong drives and good post position create different pressure from a player leaning into difficult contact. Pennsylvania Quakers need to defend without repeatedly sending a capable shooter to the stripe.

The ball-movement profile shows 16.2 assists and 13.5 turnovers per game for Howard Bison, with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.2. Those are team figures, so they do not identify one guard as responsible for every decision. The answer will help determine whether the offense can keep its spacing and use its preferred actions.

Rebounding gives Howard Bison another way to influence possessions. The previous regular-season feed lists 36.6 total rebounds per game, including 12.4 on offense and 24.2 on defense. Still, Pennsylvania Quakers need to finish each defensive stand with the ball.

For defensive disruption, Howard Bison recorded 8.7 steals and 3.7 blocks per game. These numbers are useful clues about past events rather than a complete rating of the current defense.

Pennsylvania Quakers: what the baseline says

The checked 2025–26 results for Pennsylvania Quakers cover 30 completed games and a 18-12 record. In that set, the scoring averages are 75.9 points for and 74.4 points against. Postseason games are included in the results record where they were played. For this early-season game against Howard Bison, those figures describe the previous team.

The shooting baseline for Pennsylvania Quakers was 44.0% from the field and 38.6% from three in the 2025–26 regular-season statistical feed. The three-point percentage supports respecting the outside shot, while the new rotation still has to reproduce it. A team can shoot the same number of threes while creating a very different quality of offense.

The calculated effective field-goal percentage for Pennsylvania Quakers is 50.7%, and 34.8% of field-goal attempts came from three-point range. Effective field-goal percentage gives extra credit to a made three.

At the foul line, Pennsylvania Quakers averaged 21.9 attempts per game and converted 69.3%. Getting to the line can support scoring even when jump shots are uneven, but the route matters. Strong drives and good post position create different pressure from a player leaning into difficult contact. Howard Bison need to defend without repeatedly sending a capable shooter to the stripe.

The ball-movement profile shows 14.0 assists and 10.8 turnovers per game for Pennsylvania Quakers, with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.3. Those are team figures, so they do not identify one guard as responsible for every decision. The answer will help determine whether the offense can keep its spacing and use its preferred actions.

Rebounding gives Pennsylvania Quakers another way to influence possessions. The previous regular-season feed lists 36.4 total rebounds per game, including 11.5 on offense and 24.9 on defense. Still, Howard Bison need to finish each defensive stand with the ball.

For defensive disruption, Pennsylvania Quakers recorded 6.8 steals and 3.1 blocks per game. These numbers are useful clues about past events rather than a complete rating of the current defense.

2026–27 personnel and roster context

Howard Bison: current roster reference

2026–27 roster reference	Position	Height	Class
Isaiah Brown	G	6′ 1″	Junior
James Brown	C	6′ 10″	Junior
Alex Cotton	G	6′ 5″	Senior
Shane Frazier	G	6′ 5″	Sophomore
Cam Gillus	G	5′ 11″	Senior
Drew Harris	F	6′ 7″	Freshman
Jeremiah Johnson	G	6′ 3″	Sophomore
Julian Johnson	F	6′ 9″	Sophomore
Gasper Kocevar	C	6′ 10″	Sophomore
Josiah Lawson	F	6′ 7″	Junior
Ose Okojie	G	6′ 5″	Senior
BJ Powell	G	6′ 0″	Sophomore
Calvin Robins Jr.	F	6′ 5″	Junior
River Smith	G	5′ 10″	Sophomore
Cedric Taylor III	G	6′ 7″	Senior

The current roster feed lists Kenneth Blakeney as head coach for Howard Bison. The table gives the listed players, positions, heights and classes. A name on the roster also does not establish a particular minute load.

Pennsylvania Quakers: current roster reference

2026–27 roster reference	Position	Height	Class
Ryan Altman	G	6′ 6″	Sophomore
Finley Billy	F	6′ 8″	Freshman
Isaiah Carroll	G	6′ 6″	Freshman
Chase Geremia	G	6′ 2″	Freshman
Augustus Gerhart	F	6′ 9″	Senior
Dorian Glogovac	G	6′ 6″	Sophomore
Jay Jones	G	6′ 4″	Sophomore
Payton Kamin	G	6′ 7″	Sophomore
Johnny Keenan	G	6′ 0″	Freshman
William Kruse	F	6′ 11″	Sophomore
AJ Levine	G	6′ 0″	Junior
Ethan Lin	G	6′ 5″	Freshman
Lucas Lueth	F	6′ 7″	Junior
Sir Mohammed	G	6′ 6″	Junior
Michael Pereira	C	6′ 10″	Freshman
Niklas Polonowski	G	6′ 6″	Senior

The current roster feed lists Fran McCaffery as head coach for Pennsylvania Quakers. The table gives the listed players, positions, heights and classes. A name on the roster also does not establish a particular minute load.

The roster information gives Howard Bison vs Pennsylvania Quakers Betting Prediction a necessary new-season check. Experience labels help describe the group, but a senior transfer can still be new to the system.

Game setting and the likely paths to a win

The setting for Howard Bison vs Pennsylvania Quakers Betting Prediction is The Palestra. The listed tipoff is Nov 9, 6:30 PM ET / Nov 9, 4:30 PM MT.

The preferred script in Howard Bison vs Pennsylvania Quakers Betting Prediction has Howard Bison generating repeated useful possessions instead of needing an unusual run of steals or contested three-pointers. A lead would allow that team to keep using its normal offense rather than forcing a response.

The main risk to Howard Bison vs Pennsylvania Quakers Betting Prediction is that this game reveals a different level of organization from the one suggested by the previous-season baseline.

That is why the winner opinion is kept separate from a specific betting price. Our moneyline betting guide explains the format. At YouWager, the final game status and any confirmed availability changes should be checked before deciding whether to place a wager. Nothing in this preview turns the pick into a guaranteed score or a reason to chase an earlier loss.

Common questions about this matchup

Are these new-season statistics?

No. The historical results and statistical baselines are labeled 2025–26. The roster reference is labeled 2026–27 where that roster is available. For Howard Bison and Pennsylvania Quakers, the new season still has to establish how those players work together. Exhibition results are not silently blended into a regular-season record.

Does the pick require a certain winning margin?

No. Howard Bison vs Pennsylvania Quakers Betting Prediction selects Howard Bison to win the game outright. It does not require a point-spread cover and does not attach the pick to an unverified total. The betting school guides explain how those markets differ. A team can be the preferred winner while its current price is still a separate decision.

What should be checked again before tipoff?

Confirmed availability changes and the final game listing matter most. A different primary ball handler or an unavailable interior defender could change the matchup more than a small difference in last year’s average. The handicapping guide adds background on evaluating the market, while this preview keeps the focus on the two teams and the winner.

Howard Bison vs Pennsylvania Quakers Betting Prediction: three things to watch

Start with shot quality in Howard Bison vs Pennsylvania Quakers Betting Prediction. A few difficult makes can build a lead without proving the offense has found a dependable shot.

Next, count the possessions that end without a shot. In Howard Bison vs Pennsylvania Quakers Betting Prediction, Pennsylvania Quakers can narrow the gap if it forces bad passes and turns those mistakes into quick points.

Finally, look at who comes away with the ball after the first miss. For Howard Bison vs Pennsylvania Quakers Betting Prediction, a strong rebounding stretch can keep a team in the game even if it starts cold. Watch whether help defenders get back to their box-outs after a drive.

Howard Bison vs Pennsylvania Quakers Betting Prediction: final pick

The selection is Howard Bison after weighing the available scoring history, the roster context and the setting. The case for Pennsylvania Quakers depends on turning enough possessions in its favor to interrupt that route.

The matchup can be followed at YouWager as game day approaches. Research was checked November 8, ahead of the November 9 slate, with earlier-season results clearly identified rather than presented as current form.

Our prediction: Howard Bison to win.

Howard Bison vs Pennsylvania Quakers Betting Prediction, College Basketball Predictions, November 9, 2026