Harvard Crimson at Brown Bears Betting Prediction 02/08/20

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The Harvard Crimson (14-6, 3-2 Ivy) will be at the Paul Bailey Pizzitola Sports Center to meet the Brown Bears (10-8, 3-2 Ivy) in an Ivy matchup. Action begins at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.

Harvard Crimson at Brown Bears Betting Odds

Both teams edged out their last opponent. The Bears defeated the Dartmouth Big Green 67-65, while the Crimson beat the Yale Bulldogs 78-77.

The Crimson had a ridiculous effective field goal percentage of 0.614 (above their season average of 0.519) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (24.1 vs. 22.2). Meanwhile, Brown dominated nearly every stat category in their game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.358 (above their season average of 0.231) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 36.1 (above their season average of 34.7). Dartmouth was 0.040 and 16.7, respectively, for those same stats. Brown rallied around Tamenang Choh, who finished with 15 points and 11 rebounds. Robert Baker, meanwhile had a good game for Harvard, putting up 10 points and 10 rebounds.

This was a highly competitive series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Bears won the last game 88-79. Brown made good use of their 31 trips to the charity stripe, making 25 of them (80.6 percent). Harvard, meanwhile, was just 8-13 (61.5 percent). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.

Harvard Crimson at Brown Bears Betting Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Brown, ATS Winner – Brown, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Harvard ranks 14th in blocks per game (5.3) while Brown ranks 136th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
  • The Crimson average 7.0 steals per game, which ranks 94th in the country. The Bears rank 201st in steals allowed per game (8.6).
  • Brown ranks 29th in rebounds per game (39.7) while Harvard ranks 87th (37.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Bears have scored an average of 66.2 points per game (2.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.4 points per game (2.7 below their season average).
  • The Crimson’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.2, down from 6.7 for the season.