Harvard Crimson vs
Princeton TigersPredictions & Preview

Princeton Tigers Favored to Win Against Harvard Crimson in Ivy League Matchup

In this upcoming Ivy League matchup between Harvard and Princeton, the Tigers are favored to win by 8.5 points. Despite the Crimson Tide's recent two-game winning streak, the Tigers have a stronger overall record at 16-8. The game is set to take place in Princeton, New Jersey on Friday night at 7:00 pm EST. Stay tuned for more updates and analysis on this Harvard/Princeton prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Crimson +290 | Tigers -385
• Spread: Crimson +8.5 (-110) | Tigers -8.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 139.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Princeton will win straight-up is 79%.

Harvard vs Princeton Stats

Harvard Crimson

The Harvard Crimson Tide secured their second consecutive victory with an 87-75 home win over Columbia University. Leading by 12 points at halftime, the team improved their record to 9-13 for the season. Head coach Tommy Amaker praised his team for their performance, particularly highlighting Thomas Batties II's career-high 31 points. With a strong shooting performance, Harvard is looking to build on their recent successes to finish the season strong in the Ivy League. Despite ranking 7th in points per game in the league, the team is optimistic about their defensive standings. With no key injuries reported, Harvard's power ranking is 246 with notable statistics in offense and defense.

Princeton Tigers Analysis

The Princeton Tigers suffered their second consecutive loss on Saturday, falling to the Yale Bulldogs with a score of 84-57. This defeat came after a 14-point loss to Brown University the previous night. The team's head coach, Mitch Henderson, expressed the need to avoid putting themselves in similar situations in the future.

Xaivian Lee led the Tigers with 19 points and six rebounds in the game, while CJ Happy contributed seven points. The team struggled offensively, shooting just 26 percent from the floor and allowing Yale to shoot 57 percent. The Tigers are now 16-8 for the season and 5-4 in the Ivy League.

In terms of rankings, the Tigers are positioned at 173 overall with a ranking of #163 for offense and #164 for defense. They shoot 43.58 percent from the field, 69.53 percent from the free-throw line, and 36.40 percent from three-point range. On defense, they allow 43.88 percent field goals and 73.86 percent free throws. The team averages 35.26 rebounds per game and has an average of 14.61 offensive assists. Key player Deven Austin is currently out due to injury.

Princeton Tigers Favored to Win Against Harvard Crimson in Home Game

Harvard enters this game with positive momentum, having won two consecutive games last weekend. However, the Crimson Tide has struggled on the road this season, with a 9-13 overall record that includes nine losses away from home. On the other hand, Princeton, despite losing both recent road games, boasts a strong 7-3 record at home. The Tigers hold an advantage in rebounding, ranking fourth in the Ivy League, and have a solid defense, with the second-best scoring defense in the league. Additionally, Princeton excels in perimeter shooting, ranking second in the conference for 3-point field goals made per game. With these factors in mind, the Tigers are favored to win this evenly matched game. Therefore, it is recommended to support Princeton in this particular matchup.

Sources: [ 2 ] [ 3 ]