Princeton vs Harvard Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 17

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  • Harvard is a -3.5 point favorite vs Princeton
  • Total (Over/Under): 132.5 points
  • Princeton / Harvard TV channel: ESPN+

The Princeton Tigers visit Lavietes Pavilion to take on the Harvard Crimson on Jan. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Allston, MA.

Harvard is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).

The Princeton vs. Harvard Over/Under is 132.5 total points.

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Princeton vs. Harvard Odds, Spread, Over/Under

Princeton vs Harvard Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Harvard will win this college basketball game with 68.9% 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 Harvard will cover the spread with 57.7% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Princeton has hit the Team Total Under in 21 of their last 30 games (+10.60 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Princeton has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 30 games (+6.35 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Princeton has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 30 games (+1.65 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Harvard has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 28 games (+6.50 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Harvard has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 11 games at home (+4.70 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Harvard have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.30 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Harvard has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.15 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Harvard has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 28 games (+2.10 Units / 3% ROI)

Princeton Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Princeton has a 10-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.5 Units / 25.42% ROI).

  • 5-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.1 Units / -21.98% ROI
  • 8-8 when betting the Over for -0.8 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 8-8 when betting the Under for -0.8 Units / -4.55% ROI

Harvard Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Harvard has a 7-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.8 Units / -10.91% ROI).

  • 7-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.5 Units / -5.63% ROI
  • 6-9 when betting the Over for -3.9 Units / -23.64% ROI
  • 9-6 when betting the Under for +2.4 Units / 14.55% ROI

Princeton Offensive Stats & Trends:

Harvard allowed an average of 1.17 points per shot (1,867 points/1,602 shots) last season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 1.21

Harvard has allowed 67.9 points per game (1,087 points/16 games) this season — 49th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.1

Harvard has allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (116/361) this season — 4th highest among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 32%

Harvard has forced 11.8 turnovers per game (189 turnovers/16 games) this season — 3rd best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 11.1

Harvard Offensive Stats & Trends:

Harvard averaged 34% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (495 free throw attempts/1,463 field goal attempts) last season — highest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 29%

Harvard has 13.9 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 20.9

Harvard has averaged 7.9 offensive rebounds per game (126 rebounds/16 games) this season — tied for 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.8

Harvard has averaged 11.1 turnovers per game (178 turnovers/16 games) this season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 11.9

Princeton Defensive Stats & Trends:

Harvard allowed an average of 1.17 points per shot (1,867 points/1,602 shots) last season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 1.21

Harvard has allowed 67.9 points per game (1,087 points/16 games) this season — 49th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.1

Harvard has allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (116/361) this season — 4th highest among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 32%

Harvard has forced 11.8 turnovers per game (189 turnovers/16 games) this season — 3rd best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 11.1

Harvard Defensive Stats & Trends:

Harvard averaged 34% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (495 free throw attempts/1,463 field goal attempts) last season — highest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 29%

Harvard has 13.9 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 20.9

Harvard has averaged 7.9 offensive rebounds per game (126 rebounds/16 games) this season — tied for 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.8

Harvard has averaged 11.1 turnovers per game (178 turnovers/16 games) this season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 11.9


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