The San Francisco Dons (4-0) try to remain undefeated when they challenge the Harvard Crimson (2-2) at War Memorial Gymnasium. The game gets underway at 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 21, 2018.
Harvard Crimson vs. San Francisco Dons ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Dons won big over the LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds, 84-52, while the Crimson lost a tough one against the Rhode Island Rams, 76-74.
San Francisco played a nearly perfect contest. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 38.7 (below their season average of 42.6) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.589 (below their season average of 0.600). LIU Brooklyn was 18.8 and 0.336, respectively, for those same stats. Harvard, meanwhile, made eight of their 21 three pointers (38.1 percent). San Francisco’s Jimbo Lull led the way, finishing with 18 points and seven rebounds. Harvard, meanwhile, rallied around Justin Bassey, who had 23 points and five rebounds.
Half-court execution will be critical when two of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams battle. San Francisco ranks 303rd in possessions per game (67.2) and Harvard is 282nd (67.7) dating back to last season. Moreover, the Crimson, who rank 263rd in offensive rebounding percentage (26.5 percent), might have a tough time getting put-back points against the Dons, who rank 29th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.4 percent).
Harvard vs. San Francisco Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – San Francisco, ATS Winner – San Francisco, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Harvard ranks 28th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while San Francisco ranks 220th (3.9).
- The Crimson rank 39th in rebounds allowed per game (32.1) while the Dons rank 104th (33.7).
- San Francisco ranks 204th in steals per game (5.6) while Harvard ranks 226th (5.3).
- The Dons rank 14th in three pointers allowed per game (17.7) while the Crimson rank 121st (21.1).
- San Francisco ranks 13th in assists allowed per game (10.0) while Harvard ranks 87th (12.3).
