Harvard vs Columbia Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 17

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  • Harvard (12-12) is a -10.5 point favorite vs Columbia (6-19)
  • Total (Over/Under): 136.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN+

The Harvard Crimson (12-12) visit Francis S. Levien Gymnasium to take on the Columbia Lions (6-19) on Feb. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in New York.

Harvard is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -10.5 (-105).

The Harvard vs. Columbia Over/Under is 136.5 total points.

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Harvard vs. Columbia Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Harvard-10.5 -105O 136.5 -105-550
Columbia +10.5 -115U 136.5 -115+400

Harvard vs Columbia Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Harvard will win this game with 68.4% confidence.

Harvard vs Columbia Spread Prediction:

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

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Harvard and Columbia, 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 44 games (+11.40 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Harvard has hit the Game Total Under in 22 of their last 32 games (+11.00 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Harvard has hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 20 away games (+5.80 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Harvard have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 14 away games (+5.60 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Harvard has hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 10 away games (+4.95 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Columbia has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 14 games at home (+7.70 Units / 50% ROI)
  • Columbia has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 13 of their last 19 games (+6.40 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Columbia has hit the Moneyline in 1 of their last 4 games at home (+4.80 Units / 120% ROI)
  • Columbia has hit the Team Total Under in their last 4 games at home (+4.00 Units / 86% ROI)
  • Columbia have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 18 games (+3.25 Units / 16% ROI)

Harvard Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Harvard has gone 11-11 against the spread this college basketball season (-1.1 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 10-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.35 Units / -15.67% ROI
  • 7-15 when betting the Over for -9.5 Units / -39.26% ROI
  • 15-7 when betting the Under for +7.3 Units / 30.17% ROI

Columbia Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Columbia has gone 8-14 against the spread this college basketball season (-7.4 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 4-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.45 Units / -15.23% ROI
  • 10-13 when betting the Over for -4.3 Units / -17% ROI
  • 13-10 when betting the Under for +2 Units / 7.91% ROI

Harvard Offensive Stats & Trends:

Harvard has averaged 10.2 offensive rebounds per game (244 rebounds/24 games) this season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 8.9

Harvard has 17.5 free throw attempts per game this season — 3rd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 17.1

Harvard has 244 offensive rebounds this season — most among Ivy League Teams

Harvard has 322 turnovers this season — 3rd most among Ivy League Teams

Columbia Offensive Stats & Trends:

Columbia is shooting 40% (524/1,314) this season — 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Columbia has averaged 1.13 points per shot (1,485 points/1,314 shots) this season — tied for 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Columbia has an eFG% of 46% this season — 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Columbia has attempted 439 free throws this season — most among Ivy League Teams

Harvard Defensive Stats & Trends:

Harvard has averaged 7.6 steals per game (182 steals/24 games) this season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Harvard has 380 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd most among Ivy League Teams

Harvard has 182 steals this season — 2nd most among Ivy League Teams

Harvard has averaged 7.6 steals per game (380 steals/50 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Columbia Defensive Stats & Trends:

Columbia has averaged 6.8 steals per game (169 steals/25 games) this season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Columbia has averaged 6.3 steals per game (323 steals/51 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Columbia has 169 steals this season — 3rd most among Ivy League Teams

Columbia has forced 12.5 turnovers per game (313 turnovers/25 games) this season — 3rd best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 12.2


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