Harvard vs Yale Prediction 1/25/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Harvard vs Yale prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 25th at the John J. Lee Amphitheater in New Haven, Connecticut. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Harvard Crimson Betting Preview

The Harvard Crimson are 6-10 (1-2) this year after they lost to Penn by a score of 82-67 in their last game. Harvard trailed 39-30 at halftime and they allowed 43 points in the second half in the loss. The Crimson shot 45.8% from the field, 24% on three-pointers, and 70% on free throws in the game. Chandler Pigge led Harvard with 15 points and four rebounds, while Austin Hunt added 13 points and eight rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Crimson defeated Brown by a score of 80-67 but did lose to Princeton by a score of 68-64 before that. Harvard has won three of their last five games and they are currently tied with a bunch of teams for fourth in the Ivy League. Harvard has scored 67.7 points per game and they have allowed 71.3 points per game, while also averaging 33.2 rebounds and 13.1 assists per game this season. Robert Hinton is averaging 13.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game, while Chandler Pigge is averaging 13.3 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game this year. Harvard is shooting 43.6% from the field, 74.6% on free throws, and 31.8% on three-pointers this season. 

Yale Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Yale Bulldogs are 10-6 (3-0) this season after they defeated Dartmouth by a score of 83-67 in their last game. Yale led 41-37 at halftime and added 42 points in the second half to secure the win. The Bulldogs shot 43.8% from the field, 27.8% on three-pointers, and 82.4% on free throws in the game. Samson Aletan led Yale with 17 points and five rebounds, while Bez Mbeng added 16 points and seven assists in the win. 

Prior to that win, the Bulldogs defeated Columbia by a score of 92-88 and Brown by a score of 79-58. Yale has won four games in a row and they are currently tied for first with Princeton in the Ivy League standings. Yale has scored 82.3 points per game and they have allowed 70.3 points per game, while also averaging 40.1 rebounds and 17.8 assists per game this season. John Poulakidas is averaging 19.8 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game, while Nick Townsend is averaging 14.0 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game this year. Yale is shooting 48.3% from the field, 74.1% on free throws, and 38.3% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Yale will beat Harvard

• Yale has won 14 of its last 15 games against Conference opponents at John J. Lee Amphitheater.
• Harvard has lost six of its last seven road day games against Conference opponents.
• Harvard has lost the first half in 10 of its last 12 day games against Conference opponents.

Harvard vs Yale Prediction 

Yale comes into this matchup looking to stay undefeated in Ivy League play and they will be at home for this contest. The Bulldogs are shooting over 48% from the field this year and they have scored at least 83 points in there of their last four games. Harvard has lost two of their last three games and they are shooting just 43.6% from the field. The Crimson are scoring 67.7 points per game and that is just not good enough to keep pace with this Yale team. The Bulldogs are rolling offensively right now and they have allowed 67 points or fewer in three of their last four games. Take Yale to cover at home.