Columbia vs Harvard Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 2

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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 (6-10) is a -6.5 point favorite vs Columbia (7-6)
  • Total (Over/Under): 149.5 points
  • Columbia / Harvard TV channel: ESPN+

The Columbia Lions (7-6) visit Lavietes Pavilion to take on the Harvard Crimson (6-10) on Feb. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Boston, MA.

Harvard is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-115).

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

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Columbia vs. Harvard Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Columbia+6.5 -105O 149.5 -110+250
Harvard -6.5 -115U 149.5 -110-300

Columbia vs Harvard Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Harvard will win this college basketball game with 70.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Columbia vs Harvard Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Columbia will cover the spread with 53.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Columbia has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 13 of their last 21 games (+6.15 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Columbia has hit the Team Total Over in 14 of their last 21 games (+6.05 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Columbia have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 21 games (+3.00 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Columbia has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 11 away games (+2.60 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Harvard has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 12 games at home (+5.75 Units / 42% ROI)
  • Harvard has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 14 of their last 23 games (+3.50 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Harvard has hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 23 games (+2.00 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Harvard has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 23 games (+0.45 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Harvard have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 23 games (+0.40 Units / 2% ROI)

Columbia Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Columbia has a 7-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.7 Units / -4.56% ROI).

  • 7-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.1 Units / 16.37% ROI
  • 8-6 when betting the Over for +1.4 Units / 9.09% ROI
  • 6-8 when betting the Under for -2.8 Units / -18.18% ROI

Harvard Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Harvard has a 6-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5 Units / -28.33% ROI).

  • 9-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.75 Units / 12.67% ROI
  • 10-6 when betting the Over for +3.4 Units / 19.32% ROI
  • 6-10 when betting the Under for -5 Units / -28.41% ROI

Columbia Offensive Stats & Trends:

Columbia has averaged 79.9 points per game (1,358 points/17 games) this season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 74.8

Columbia has 18.1 free throw attempts per game this season — 3rd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 17.8

Columbia has averaged 18.1 assists per game (307 assists/17 games) this season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 14.8

Columbia is shooting 47% (485/1,024) this season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 46%

Harvard Offensive Stats & Trends:

Harvard has 19.6 free throw attempts per game this season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 17.8

Harvard has averaged 1.23 points per shot (3,133 points/2,546 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Harvard has 18.4 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 17.5

Harvard has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.1 (592 assists/ 551 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 3rd lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Columbia Defensive Stats & Trends:

Columbia has averaged 25.0 defensive rebounds per game (425 rebounds/17 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 25.0

Columbia has averaged 7.7 steals per game (131 steals/17 games) this season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Columbia has 327 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd most among Ivy League Teams

Columbia has averaged 7.1 steals per game (327 steals/46 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Harvard Defensive Stats & Trends:

Harvard has averaged 25.0 defensive rebounds per game (425 rebounds/17 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 25.0

Harvard has averaged 6.7 steals per game (302 steals/45 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Harvard has averaged 24.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,111 rebounds/45 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 24.9

Harvard has allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (340/1,068) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 33%


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