Harvard Crimson at Brown Bears Free Prediction 02/22/19

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The Harvard Crimson (13-8, 6-2 Ivy) will be at the Paul Bailey Pizzitola Sports Center to take on the Brown Bears (15-9, 3-5 Ivy) in an Ivy matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, February 22, 2019.

Harvard Crimson at Brown Bears ATS Odds

Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Bears barely escaped the Columbia Lions 65-63, while the Crimson were victorious over the Penn Quakers 75-68.

The Crimson held the Quakers to an offensive rebounding percentage of 13.5 (below their season average of 26.3) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.476 (below their season average of 0.542). The Bears, on the other hand, made 22 of their 27 free throws (81.5 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 15.1 (better than their season average of 17.4). Tamenang Choh fueled Brown with 22 points. Justin Bassey led the way for Harvard, recording 19 points and 11 rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Robert Baker led the Crimson to a 68-47 win. He produced 10 points and seven rebounds. Harvard made eight of their 17 three pointers (47.1 percent), while Brown was 5-22 (22.7 percent).

Second-chance points could be rare for Brown in this showdown. The Bears rank 269th in offensive rebounding percentage (25.7 percent), while Harvard ranks 11th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.9 percent). Additionally, the sharp-shooting offense of the Crimson ranks 33rd in effective field goal percentage (0.549), while the Bears are 55th-best in the NCAA at effective field goal percentage allowed (0.474).

Harvard Crimson at Brown Bears Free Pick

Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Brown, ATS Winner – Brown, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Harvard ranks 24th in rebounds allowed per game (31.4) while Brown ranks 202nd (36.3).
  • The Crimson rank 142nd in three pointers attempted per game (22.7) while the Bears rank 186th in three pointers allowed per game (23.3).
  • The Bears average 7.6 steals per game, which ranks 50th in the NCAA. The Crimson rank 192nd in steals allowed per game (7.7).
  • Harvard ranks 26th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while Brown ranks 102nd (3.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Bears have scored an average of 67.6 points per game (6.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.6 points per game (3.9 above their season average).
  • The Crimson’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.6, up from 2.5 for the season.