Buffalo Bulls vs. Harvard Crimson Betting Prediction 11/16/19

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The Buffalo Bulls (1-1) go head-to-head with the Harvard Crimson (3-1) at Scotiabank Arena. The game starts at 2:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 16, 2019.

Buffalo Bulls vs. Harvard Crimson Betting Odds

Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Crimson won a close one over the Siena Saints 59-56, while the Bulls easily got past the Nazareth College Golden Flyers 109-72.

Buffalo played a perfect game. They had a solid turnover percentage of 9.6 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 43.9. Nazareth College was 21.8 and 29.7, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Harvard’s 0.482 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Siena, who had a mark of 0.441. The Crimson’s mark was below their season average of 0.579, while the Saints’ was below their season average of 0.517. Harvard was led by Chris Lewis, who put up two points and 11 rebounds. Meanwhile, Josh Mballa fueled Buffalo with 14 points and nine rebounds.

This battle pits one of the nation’s top offenses against one of its elite defensesDating back to last season, Harvard ranks 52nd in effective field goal percentage (0.538), while Buffalo is 47th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.475). Additionally, the Bulls have been among the nation’s elite on the offensive backboards, ranking 49th in offensive rebounding percentage (32.7 percent). The Crimson, meanwhile, rank 24th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.9 percent).

Buffalo Bulls vs. Harvard Crimson Pick

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

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • Buffalo ranks 13th in assists per game (16.8) while Harvard ranks 254th (11.9).
  • The Bulls rank ninth in three pointers attempted per game (28.7) while the Crimson rank 131st (22.9).
  • Harvard ranks 47th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Buffalo ranks 96th (3.1).
  • The Crimson rank 21st in rebounds allowed per game (31.4) while the Bulls rank 250th (37.0).
  • Buffalo ranks 45th in steals per game (7.6) while Harvard ranks 261st in steals allowed per game (7.6).