The Yale Bulldogs (16-4, 4-0 Ivy) and the Harvard Crimson (13-6, 2-2 Ivy) go head-to-head at John J. Lee Amphitheater. The Bulldogs look to lengthen their six-game winning streak. Action gets underway at 5 p.m. ET on Friday, February 7, 2020, and can be seen on ESPNU.
Harvard Crimson vs. Yale Bulldogs Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Bulldogs defeated the Cornell Big Red, 86-71, while the Crimson lost a winnable game to the Princeton Tigers, 70-69.
Yale dominated every stat category in the contest. They had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 39.3 (above their season average of 25.4) and a turnover percentage of 14.6 (better than their season average of 17.0). For those same stats, Cornell had marks of 13.3 and 17.2, respectively. Harvard, meanwhile, held Princeton to an offensive rebounding percentage of 21.2 (below their season average of 29.1). Yale was lifted by Paul Atkinson, who put up 24 points and 11 rebounds. Noah Kirkwood, meanwhile played well for Harvard, contributing 21 points.
The Crimson held the advantage in this series last year, winning two out of three games. In the last game, Yale won 97-85. Yale made good use of their 30 trips to the free throw line, making 28 of them (93.3 percent). Harvard, meanwhile, was 19-24 (79.2 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
It could be a tough game for Yale on the offensive glass. The Bulldogs rank 262nd in offensive rebounding percentage (26.0 percent), while Harvard ranks 98th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.0 percent).
Harvard Crimson at Yale Bulldogs Betting Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Yale, ATS Winner – Yale, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Yale ranks ninth in assists per game (16.9) while Harvard ranks 201st (11.8).
- The Bulldogs rank 32nd in rebounds per game (39.5) while the Crimson rank 83rd (37.5).
- Harvard averages 7.0 steals per game, which ranks 93rd in the nation. Yale ranks 142nd in steals allowed per game (6.8).
- The Crimson rank 70th in three pointers allowed per game (19.8) while the Bulldogs rank 237th (24.4).
- Harvard averages 5.3 blocks per game, which ranks 15th in the NCAA. Yale ranks 75th in blocks allowed per game (3.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 82.2 points per game (5.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 65.2 points per game (2.1 above their season average).
- The Crimson’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.8, down from 7.0 for the season.
