Cornell vs Harvard Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 3

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  • Cornell (8-9) is a -4.5 point favorite vs Harvard (6-11)
  • Total (Over/Under): 157.5 points
  • Cornell / Harvard TV channel: ESPN+

The Cornell Big Red (8-9) visit Lavietes Pavilion to take on the Harvard Crimson (6-11) on Feb. 3. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Boston, MA.

Cornell is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-115).

The Cornell vs. Harvard Over/Under is 157.5 total points.

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Cornell vs. Harvard Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Cornell-4.5 -115O 157.5 -105-210
Harvard +4.5 -105U 157.5 -115+175

Cornell vs Harvard Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Cornell will win this college basketball game with 56.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Cornell vs Harvard Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Harvard will cover the spread with 59.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Cornell has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 15 of their last 25 games (+3.45 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Cornell has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 25 games (+2.25 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Cornell has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 16 away games (+1.30 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Cornell has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 16 away games (+0.90 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Harvard has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 13 games at home (+6.75 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Harvard has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 15 of their last 24 games (+4.50 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Harvard has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 24 games (+1.45 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Harvard has hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 24 games (+0.85 Units / 3% ROI)

Cornell Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Cornell has a 7-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.95 Units / -21.18% ROI).

  • 13-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.95 Units / 13.65% ROI
  • 10-7 when betting the Over for +2.3 Units / 12.3% ROI
  • 7-10 when betting the Under for -4 Units / -21.39% ROI

Harvard Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Harvard has a 6-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.1 Units / -32.53% ROI).

  • 10-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.75 Units / 14.23% ROI
  • 10-7 when betting the Over for +2.25 Units / 12% ROI
  • 7-10 when betting the Under for -4 Units / -21.45% ROI

Cornell Offensive Stats & Trends:

Cornell is shooting 67% from inside the arc (302/453) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%

Cornell is shooting 62% from inside the arc (747/1,207) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Cornell has made 10.5 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 8.3

Cornell has a TS% of 52% since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 48%

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

Cornell Defensive Stats & Trends:

Cornell has averaged 9.3 steals per game (427 steals/46 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Cornell has 427 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Ivy League Teams

Cornell has 155 steals this season — most among Ivy League Teams

Cornell has averaged 24.9 defensive rebounds per game (448 rebounds/18 games) this season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 25.0

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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