Harvard vs Cornell Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 18

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  • Cornell (16-8) is a -5.5 point favorite vs Harvard (13-12)
  • Total (Over/Under): 149.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN+

The Harvard Crimson (13-12) visit Newman Arena to take on the Cornell Big Red (16-8) on Feb. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Ithaca.

Cornell is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-115).

The Harvard vs. Cornell Over/Under is 149.5 total points.

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Harvard vs. Cornell Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Harvard+5.5 -105O 149.5 -110+200
Cornell -5.5 -115U 149.5 -110-250

Harvard vs Cornell Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Cornell will win this game with 63.3% confidence.

Harvard vs Cornell Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Cornell will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Harvard and Cornell, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Harvard has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 28 of their last 45 games (+10.30 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Harvard has hit the Game Total Under in 22 of their last 33 games (+9.90 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Harvard has hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 21 away games (+6.80 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Harvard have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 15 away games (+6.60 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Harvard has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 11 away games (+5.95 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Cornell has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 18 games at home (+17.30 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Cornell have covered the Spread in 29 of their last 44 games (+12.50 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Cornell has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 28 of their last 44 games (+11.50 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Cornell have covered the 1H Spread in 26 of their last 43 games (+7.40 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Cornell has hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 17 games at home (+6.50 Units / 35% ROI)

Harvard Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Harvard has gone 12-11 against the spread this college basketball season (-0.1 Units / -0.4% ROI).

  • 11-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.35 Units / -12.2% ROI
  • 8-15 when betting the Over for -8.5 Units / -33.6% ROI
  • 15-8 when betting the Under for +6.2 Units / 24.51% ROI

Cornell Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Cornell has gone 13-9 against the spread this college basketball season (+3.1 Units / 12.81% ROI).

  • 14-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.25 Units / 10% ROI
  • 13-9 when betting the Over for +3.1 Units / 12.81% ROI
  • 9-13 when betting the Under for -5.3 Units / -21.9% ROI

Harvard Offensive Stats & Trends:

Harvard has averaged 10.3 offensive rebounds per game (258 rebounds/25 games) this season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 8.9

Harvard has 258 offensive rebounds this season — most among Ivy League Teams

Harvard has a 31% free throw rate (440 free throw attempts/1,422 field goal attempts) this season — 2nd highest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 30%

Harvard has 17.6 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 17.4

Cornell Offensive Stats & Trends:

Cornell has made 11.1 three-pointers per game this season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 8.2

Cornell has averaged 17.7 assists per game (884 assists/50 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 13.5

Cornell has 434 assists this season — most among Ivy League Teams

Cornell has averaged 84.4 points per game (2,026 points/24 games) this season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 73.1

Harvard Defensive Stats & Trends:

Harvard has 186 steals this season — 2nd most among Ivy League Teams

Harvard has averaged 7.4 steals per game (186 steals/25 games) this season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Harvard has averaged 7.5 steals per game (384 steals/51 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Harvard has 384 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd most among Ivy League Teams

Cornell Defensive Stats & Trends:

Cornell has 233 steals this season — most among Ivy League Teams

Cornell has averaged 8.8 steals per game (438 steals/50 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Cornell has averaged 9.7 steals per game (233 steals/24 games) this season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Cornell has 438 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — most among Ivy League Teams


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