Brown vs Harvard Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 15

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Harvard head coach Tommy Amaker reacts during an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C.
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  • Harvard (5-8) is a -3.5 point favorite vs Brown (6-9)
  • Total (Over/Under): 141.5 points
  • Brown / Harvard TV channel: ESPN+

The Brown Bears (6-9) visit Lavietes Pavilion to take on the Harvard Crimson (5-8) on Jan. 15. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Boston, MA.

Harvard is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-105).

The Brown vs. Harvard Over/Under is 141.5 total points.

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Brown vs. Harvard Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Brown+3.5 -115O 141.5 -110+135
Harvard -3.5 -105U 141.5 -110-160

Brown vs Harvard Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Harvard will win this college basketball game with 61.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Brown vs Harvard Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Brown will cover the spread with 59.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Brown have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 16 away games (+3.40 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Brown has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 14 of their last 25 games (+2.45 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Brown have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 16 away games (+2.10 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Brown has hit the Game Total Over in 14 of their last 25 games (+1.90 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Brown has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 16 away games (+1.00 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Harvard has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 15 of their last 23 games (+5.70 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Harvard has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games at home (+3.60 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Harvard has hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 23 games (+2.00 Units / 8% ROI)

Brown Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Brown has a 7-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.8 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 4-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -13.55 Units / 0% ROI
  • 8-7 when betting the Over for +0.3 Units / 0% ROI
  • 7-8 when betting the Under for -1.8 Units / 0% ROI

Harvard Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Harvard has a 5-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.8 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 8-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.8 Units / 0% ROI
  • 8-5 when betting the Over for +2.5 Units / 0% ROI
  • 5-8 when betting the Under for -3.8 Units / 0% ROI

Brown Offensive Stats & Trends:

Brown has 21.1 free throw attempts per game this season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 18.0

Brown has attempted 337 free throws this season — most among Ivy League Teams

Brown has 18.6 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 17.6

Brown is shooting 47% from inside the arc (212/454) this season — 18th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%

Harvard Offensive Stats & Trends:

Harvard has an eFG% of 52% this season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 53%

Harvard is shooting 36% from three (110/308) this season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 35%

Harvard has 19.4 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 18.0

Harvard has averaged 1.28 points per shot (1,012 points/789 shots) this season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 1.27

Brown Defensive Stats & Trends:

Brown has 301 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd most among Ivy League Teams

Brown has averaged 6.7 steals per game (107 steals/16 games) this season — 3rd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Brown has 107 steals this season — 3rd most among Ivy League Teams

Brown has averaged 7.0 steals per game (301 steals/43 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Harvard Defensive Stats & Trends:

Harvard has averaged 25.9 defensive rebounds per game (363 rebounds/14 games) this season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 25.4

Harvard has averaged 25.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,049 rebounds/42 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 25.1

Harvard has averaged 6.8 steals per game (284 steals/42 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Harvard has allowed an average of 1.14 points per shot (2,862 points/2,513 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 1.19


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