Princeton vs Harvard Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 23

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  • Princeton (11-9) is a -6.5 point favorite vs Harvard (8-13)
  • Total (Over/Under): 140.5 points
  • Princeton / Harvard TV channel: ESPN+

The Princeton Tigers (11-9) visit Lavietes Pavilion to take on the Harvard Crimson (8-13) on Feb. 23. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Boston, MA.

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

The Princeton vs. Harvard Over/Under is 140.5 total points.

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Princeton vs. Harvard Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Princeton-6.5 -115O 140.5 -105-300
Harvard +6.5 -105U 140.5 -115+240

Princeton vs Harvard Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Princeton will win this college basketball game with 73.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Princeton vs Harvard Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Princeton will cover the spread with 51.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Princeton has hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 25 games (+29.00 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Princeton have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 17 away games (+6.75 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Princeton has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 17 away games (+6.55 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Princeton has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 27 games (+6.10 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Princeton have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 27 games (+5.95 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Harvard has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 12 games at home (+5.70 Units / 42% ROI)
  • Harvard has hit the Game Total Over in 14 of their last 23 games (+4.05 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Harvard has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 23 games (+2.75 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Harvard has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 7 of their last 12 games at home (+1.50 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Harvard have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 23 games (+1.45 Units / 5% ROI)

Princeton Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Princeton has a 11-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.05 Units / 4.75% ROI).

  • 16-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +15.7 Units / 18.67% ROI
  • 7-12 when betting the Over for -6.2 Units / -28.18% ROI
  • 12-7 when betting the Under for +4.3 Units / 19.55% ROI

Harvard Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Harvard has a 8-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.3 Units / -27.21% ROI).

  • 12-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.85 Units / 11.89% ROI
  • 13-8 when betting the Over for +4.15 Units / 17.93% ROI
  • 8-13 when betting the Under for -6.3 Units / -27.33% ROI

Princeton Offensive Stats & Trends:

Princeton has averaged 8.6 turnovers per game (163 turnovers/19 games) this season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 11.2

Princeton has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (277 assists/ 163 TOs) this season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 1.3

Princeton has averaged 1.31 points per shot (1,453 points/1,107 shots) this season — tied for 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 1.26

Princeton has an eFG% of 55% this season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 53%

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%

Princeton Defensive Stats & Trends:

Princeton has allowed 6.7 made three-pointers per game this season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 7.9

Princeton has averaged 26.2 defensive rebounds per game (1,337 rebounds/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 24.9

Princeton has allowed an average of 1.14 points per shot (1,224 points/1,071 shots) this season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 1.19

Princeton has allowed 64.4 points per game (1,224 points/19 games) this season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 70.3

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


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