Columbia Lions at Harvard Crimson Betting Prediction 02/08/19

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The Columbia Lions (6-12, 1-3 Ivy) will be at Lavietes Pavilion to go head-to-head with the Harvard Crimson (10-7, 3-1 Ivy) in an Ivy matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, February 8, 2019.

Columbia Lions at Harvard Crimson ATS Odds

In their last game, the Crimson won big over the Brown Bears, 68-47, while the Lions lost a close one to the Penn Quakers, 72-70.

Harvard dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a fantastic effective field goal percentage of 0.628 (above their season average of 0.548) and a free throw rate of 0.326 (above their season average of 0.191). For those same stats, Brown was 0.337 and 0.231, respectively. Columbia, meanwhile, had an effective field goal percentage of 0.632 (above their season average of 0.518). Harvard was led by Robert Baker, who had 10 points and seven rebounds. Gabe Stefanini fueled Columbia with 27 points and six rebounds.

This series was highly competitive last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the most recent contest, the Crimson won 93-74. Harvard had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (45.5 vs. 14.7). Columbia, meanwhile, did an excellent job of converting from the charity stripe (11-13; 84.6 percent). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.

Harvard appears to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Crimson rank 35th in effective field goal percentage (0.551), while Columbia ranks 249th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.516).

Columbia Lions vs. Harvard Crimson Betting Pick

Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Harvard, ATS Winner – Columbia, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Columbia ranks 25th in steals per game (8.2) while Harvard ranks 192nd (5.1).
  • The Crimson average 22.7 three pointers per game, which ranks 140th in the NCAA. The Lions rank 188th in three pointers allowed per game (23.8).
  • Harvard ranks 45th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Columbia ranks 69th (2.9).
  • The Crimson rank 19th in rebounds allowed per game (30.9) while the Lions rank 141st (35.1).
  • Columbia ranks 16th in assists per game (17.0) while Harvard ranks 132nd (13.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Lions’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.4, up from 2.0 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Crimson have scored an average of 68.8 points per game (3.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 61.4 points per game (1.7 below their season average).