Harvard Crimson vs. Princeton Tigers Betting Prediction 02/15/19

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The Harvard Crimson (11-8, 4-2 Ivy) will be at L. Stockwell Jadwin Gymnasium to meet the Princeton Tigers (12-7, 4-2 Ivy) in an Ivy matchup. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, February 15, 2019, and will air on ESPNews.

Harvard Crimson at Princeton Tigers ATS Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last contest. The Tigers fell to the Brown Bears, 78-70, while the Crimson were defeated by the Cornell Big Red, 67-61.

Harvard had a better effective field goal percentage (0.581 vs. 0.511) while Princeton held Brown to an offensive rebounding percentage of 13.8 (below their season average of 27.0). Devin Cannady played well for Princeton, putting up 24 points and nine rebounds. Harvard was led by Bryce Aiken, who recorded 24 points.

The Crimson dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in both games. In the last game, Harvard won 72-66. Harvard had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (30.0 vs. 9.4). Princeton, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (14.4 vs. 17.8). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

Second-chance points could be rare for Princeton in this showdown. The Tigers rank 219th in offensive rebounding percentage (27.4 percent), while Harvard ranks 19th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.3 percent).

Harvard at Princeton Pick

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

Betting Notes:

  • Harvard ranks 19th in rebounds allowed per game (31.3) while Princeton ranks 227th (36.8).
  • The Tigers average 6.1 steals per game, which ranks 146th in the country. The Crimson rank 200th in steals allowed per game (7.9).
  • Princeton ranks 72nd in three pointers attempted per game (24.9) while Harvard ranks 112th in three pointers allowed per game (21.6).
  • The Crimson rank 41st in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Tigers rank 168th (4.3).
  • Harvard ranks 171st in assists per game (13.1) while Princeton ranks 248th (10.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 69.2 points per game (0.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 63.6 points per game (5.5 below their season average).
  • The Crimson’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.6, up from 1.9 for the season.