Yale vs Harvard Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 27

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  • Yale (7-7) is a -6.5 point favorite vs Harvard (6-9)
  • Total (Over/Under): 142.5 points
  • Yale / Harvard TV channel: ESPN+

The Yale Bulldogs (7-7) visit Lavietes Pavilion to take on the Harvard Crimson (6-9) on Jan. 27. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Boston, MA.

Yale is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-105).

The Yale vs. Harvard Over/Under is 142.5 total points.

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Yale vs. Harvard Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Yale-6.5 -105O 142.5 -110-275
Harvard +6.5 -115U 142.5 -110+210

Yale vs Harvard Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Yale will win this college basketball game with 70.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Yale vs Harvard Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Harvard will cover the spread with 52.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Yale has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 27 games (+8.15 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Yale have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 19 away games (+4.10 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Yale has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 12 of their last 19 away games (+3.90 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Yale have covered the Spread in 14 of their last 27 games (+1.90 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Yale has hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 27 games (+1.80 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Harvard has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 15 of their last 23 games (+5.70 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Harvard has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 11 games at home (+4.75 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Harvard has hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 23 games (+2.00 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Harvard has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 23 games (+0.45 Units / 1% ROI)

Yale Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Yale has a 6-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.8 Units / -15.91% ROI).

  • 9-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -15.5 Units / -23.33% ROI
  • 10-6 when betting the Over for +3.4 Units / 19.32% ROI
  • 6-10 when betting the Under for -5 Units / -28.41% ROI

Harvard Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Harvard has a 6-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.9 Units / -23.57% ROI).

  • 9-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.75 Units / 15.75% ROI
  • 9-6 when betting the Over for +2.4 Units / 14.55% ROI
  • 6-9 when betting the Under for -3.9 Units / -23.64% ROI

Yale Offensive Stats & Trends:

Yale is shooting 74% from the free throw line (212/288) this season — 3rd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 71%

Yale has an eFG% of 53% since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 52%

Yale has averaged 76.2 points per game (1,372 points/18 games) this season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 74.8

Yale has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (260 assists/ 179 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 1.3

Harvard Offensive Stats & Trends:

Harvard has a 35% free throw rate (314 free throw attempts/904 field goal attempts) this season — 2nd highest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 30%

Harvard has 177 turnovers this season — 2nd fewest among Ivy League Teams

Harvard is shooting 54% from inside the arc (198/368) this season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 55%

Harvard has 19.6 free throw attempts per game this season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 17.7

Yale Defensive Stats & Trends:

Yale has averaged 26.4 defensive rebounds per game (475 rebounds/18 games) this season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 25.2

Yale has averaged 6.3 steals per game (114 steals/18 games) this season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Yale has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (429/1,057) this season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 43%

Yale has averaged 26.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,272 rebounds/48 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 25.0

Harvard Defensive Stats & Trends:

Harvard has averaged 25.4 defensive rebounds per game (406 rebounds/16 games) this season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 25.2

Harvard has averaged 24.8 defensive rebounds per game (1,092 rebounds/44 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 25.0

Harvard has allowed an average of 1.12 points per shot (1,139 points/1,016 shots) this season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 1.18

Harvard has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (328/1,045) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 33%


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