The Princeton Tigers (8-8, 3-0 Ivy) welcome the Harvard Crimson (13-5, 2-1 Ivy) to L. Stockwell Jadwin Gymnasium. The Tigers look to continue their five-game winning streak. Action gets underway at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
Harvard Crimson vs. Princeton Tigers Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Tigers dismantled the Dartmouth Big Green, 66-44, while the Crimson lost a winnable game to the Penn Quakers, 75-72.
The Tigers had a great effective field goal percentage of 0.594 (above their season average of 0.533) and had a turnover percentage of 13.9 (better than their season average of 17.4). Harvard, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 36.8 (above their season average of 30.3). Richmond Aririguzoh fueled Princeton with 13 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Harvard rallied around Justin Bassey, who recorded 13 points and nine rebounds.
The Crimson dominated this series last year, winning both contests. In the most recent contest, Harvard won 66-58. The Crimson’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Tigers. Harvard had a rate of 10.7, while Princeton posted a mark of 20.5. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, Harvard figures to have a considerable advantage. The sharp-shooting Crimson offense ranks 96th in the country in that metric at 0.517, while the porous Princeton defense is ranked 283rd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.516).
Harvard Crimson at Princeton Tigers Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Harvard, ATS Winner – Harvard, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Harvard ranks 18th in blocks per game (5.4) while Princeton ranks 178th (2.3).
- The Tigers rank 17th in three pointers allowed per game (17.2) while the Crimson rank 61st (19.7).
- Harvard is 42nd in the country with 10.6 assists allowed per game while Princeton is 54th with 11.1 assists allowed per game.
- The Tigers rank 19th in rebounds allowed per game (30.5) while the Crimson rank 77th (33.3).
- Harvard averages 7.2 steals per game, which ranks 80th in the NCAA. Princeton ranks 133rd in steals allowed per game (6.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Crimson’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.6, down from 7.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 73.0 points per game (0.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 53.8 points per game (16.6 below their season average).
