Harvard vs Cornell Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 16

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 16, 2024, 7:35 AM
  • Cornell (10-9) is a -8.5 point favorite vs Harvard (7-12)
  • Total (Over/Under): 156.5 points
  • Harvard / Cornell TV channel: ESPN+

The Harvard Crimson (7-12) visit Newman Arena to take on the Cornell Big Red (10-9) on Feb. 16. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Ithaca, NY.

Cornell is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-110).

The Harvard vs. Cornell Over/Under is 156.5 total points.

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Harvard vs. Cornell Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Harvard+8.5 -110O 156.5 -115+
Cornell -8.5 -110U 156.5 -105+

Harvard vs Cornell Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Cornell will win this college basketball game with 81.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Harvard vs Cornell Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Cornell will cover the spread with 55.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Harvard has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 11 away games (+6.65 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Harvard has hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 23 games (+5.60 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Harvard has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 11 away games (+5.55 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Harvard has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 11 away games (+4.80 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Harvard has hit the Game Total Over in 14 of their last 23 games (+4.05 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Cornell has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 24 games (+5.60 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Cornell has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 9 games at home (+2.75 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Cornell has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 6 of their last 9 games at home (+2.65 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Cornell has hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 24 games (+0.90 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Cornell have covered the Spread in 5 of their last 9 games at home (+0.60 Units / 6% ROI)

Harvard Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Harvard has a 7-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.2 Units / -29.59% ROI).

  • 11-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.75 Units / 12.18% ROI
  • 12-7 when betting the Over for +4.25 Units / 20.29% ROI
  • 7-12 when betting the Under for -6.2 Units / -29.74% ROI

Cornell Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Cornell has a 9-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.95 Units / -9.35% ROI).

  • 14-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.95 Units / 13.05% ROI
  • 12-7 when betting the Over for +4.3 Units / 20.57% ROI
  • 7-12 when betting the Under for -6.2 Units / -29.67% ROI

Harvard Offensive Stats & Trends:

Harvard has a 35% free throw rate (396 free throw attempts/1,114 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 30%

Harvard has averaged 1.29 points per shot (1,434 points/1,114 shots) this season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 1.26

Harvard has averaged 11.2 turnovers per game (224 turnovers/20 games) this season — 3rd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 11.2

Harvard has a 33% free throw rate (889 free throw attempts/2,707 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 30%

Cornell Offensive Stats & Trends:

Cornell is shooting 66% from inside the arc (358/542) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%

Cornell is shooting 62% from inside the arc (803/1,296) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Cornell has averaged 17.7 assists per game (867 assists/49 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 14.2

Cornell is shooting 66% from inside the arc (358/542) this season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 54%

Harvard Defensive Stats & Trends:

Harvard has averaged 24.9 defensive rebounds per game (498 rebounds/20 games) this season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 24.8

Harvard has averaged 6.8 steals per game (327 steals/48 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Harvard has averaged 24.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,184 rebounds/48 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 24.9

Harvard has allowed 71.2 points per game (1,424 points/20 games) this season — 4th highest among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 70.3

Cornell Defensive Stats & Trends:

Cornell has averaged 8.8 steals per game (185 steals/21 games) this season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Cornell has averaged 9.3 steals per game (457 steals/49 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Cornell has 185 steals this season — most among Ivy League Teams

Cornell has 457 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Ivy League Teams


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