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Columbia Favored to Break Harvard's Dominance in Big Apple Matchup

In this upcoming basketball matchup between Harvard and Columbia in the Big Apple, Harvard holds a significant historical advantage with an 83-65 record against Columbia. However, Columbia is currently favored to win by 5 points, with no movement in the betting line since opening. Harvard is coming off a tough loss to Yale, while Columbia also suffered a defeat in their previous game against Penn. The game promises to be an exciting clash between the two teams, and our prediction coverage will keep you informed on the developments.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Crimson +184 | Lions -225
• Spread: Crimson +5 (-110) | Lions -5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 147.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Columbia will win straight-up is 69%.

Harvard vs Columbia Stats

Harvard Crimson

Harvard suffered a tough loss against Yale, dropping their second consecutive game and third in the last four. The team now holds a 6-11 overall record and is tied for sixth in the Ivy League with a 1-3 record in conference play. In the game against Yale, Harvard struggled from the beginning, never leading and trailing by as much as 29 points. Chandler Pigge led the Crimson with 13 points and five rebounds in the loss. Harvard's offensive struggles are evident as they are ranked 324th in scoring offense in the nation, averaging 66.9 points per game. However, their defense holds up better, ranking 178th in scoring defense by allowing 72 points per contest. The team is led by Robert Hinton with 13.4 points and 4.4 rebounds per game, with support from secondary scorers like Pigge and Thomas Batties II. The Crimson shoot 43.2% from the field as a team and excel at the free-throw line with a 74.3% success rate. Defensively, Harvard allows opponents to shoot 44.37% from the field and 34.23% from beyond the arc. Overall, Harvard is ranked 280 in power rankings and faces challenges on both ends of the court as they focus on improving their performance moving forward.

Columbia Lions Analysis

Columbia suffered their fifth consecutive loss in a road game against Penn, despite putting up a strong offensive effort. The Lions are currently ranked 42nd in the nation for scoring offense, averaging 81.2 points per game. However, they struggle defensively, allowing 73.3 points per game and ranking 237th in scoring defense. Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa leads the team with 18 points per game, with support from Kenny Noland and Avery Brown as secondary scoring options. Columbia shoots 49% from the field and 37.6% from three-point range, with a strong free throw percentage of 75.1%. The Lions have a power ranking of 342 and are 11-6 overall. Harvard has struggled in recent matchups against Columbia, going 0-3. Columbia's strong offense and improving defense make them a competitive team in the Ivy League.

Columbia Poised to Break Harvard's Dominance in Series with Home Victory

Harvard's success in the previous 11 meetings in this series is noteworthy, but the current team is not performing at the level of its predecessors. Struggling offensively and below average defensively, Harvard faces a tough opponent in Columbia. Despite a recent losing streak, Columbia has shown strength on the offensive end, particularly during non-conference play. With an impressive home record of 8-2 and a significant road win over Villanova, Columbia appears to have the upper hand in this matchup. Conversely, Harvard has struggled on the road with a 3-7 record, their most notable victory being against a mid-ranking team. The lack of firepower on the Crimson's side suggests that Columbia will secure a home victory, marking their first conference win of the season.

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