The Yale Bulldogs (12-3, 2-0 Ivy) travel to Lavietes Pavilion to challenge the Harvard Crimson (8-7, 1-1 Ivy). The Bulldogs will attempt to lengthen their eight-game winning streak. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, February 1, 2019, and will air on ESPNU.
Yale Bulldogs at Harvard Crimson ATS Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Crimson defeated the Dartmouth Big Green 64-59, while the Bulldogs beat the Brown Bears 79-71.
Yale played a nearly perfect game. They had a solid offensive rebounding percentage of 28.9 (above their season average of 28.8) and a free throw rate of 0.242 (above their season average of 0.229). For those same stats, Brown was 18.2 and 0.182, respectively. The Crimson, on the other hand, made 14 of their 16 free throws (87.5 percent) and held the Big Green to an offensive rebounding percentage of 18.4 (below their season average of 26.5). Christian Juzang played well for Harvard with 19 points and five assists. Yale, meanwhile, rallied around Miye Oni, who recorded 15 points and 12 rebounds.
The Crimson dominated this series last year, securing victories in both contests. In the most recent matchup, Harvard won 64-49. Harvard had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.509 vs. 0.370). Yale, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (20.9 vs. 22.7). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, this appears to be a matchup of two heavyweights. The upper-echelon Harvard offense ranks 50th in the NCAA in that metric at 0.548, while the stingy Yale defense is ranked 29th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.460). Contrasting styles will be on display in this battle. The fast-breaking Bulldogs rank 17th in possessions per game, while the more methodical Crimson rank 264th.
Yale Bulldogs vs. Harvard Crimson ATS Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Yale, ATS Winner – Yale, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Yale ranks eighth in rebounds per game (41.7) while Harvard ranks 181st (34.9).
- The Crimson rank 46th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Bulldogs rank 111th (3.5).
- Yale ranks 150th in steals per game (5.9) while Harvard ranks 196th in steals allowed per game (8.0).
- The Bulldogs rank seventh in assists per game (18.7) while the Crimson rank 118th (13.9).
- Harvard ranks 131st in three pointers attempted per game (23.0) while Yale ranks 213th in three pointers allowed per game (24.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 84.6 points per game (1.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.4 points per game (4.0 below their season average).
- The Crimson have been outscored by an average of 4.0 points in their last five games. On the season, Harvard has defeated opponents by an average of 0.3 points.
