Harvard (7-13) vs Cornell (13-7)
Game Info: Friday, February 14, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Lavietes Pavilion)
Betting Odds: Harvard +5.5 -- Over/Under: 153.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ESPN+
The Cornell Big Red are visiting the Harvard Crimson on Friday, February 14th at the Lavietes Pavilion. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Cornell Big Red vs Harvard Crimson Prediction. We will examine:
The Harvard Crimson's recent form and player performance
The Cornell Big Red's recent form and player performance
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Harvard Crimson
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Cornell Big Red
Recent betting trends in games played between the Cornell Big Red and Harvard Crimson
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Cornell Big Red vs Harvard Crimson game
Harvard Crimson Preview
The Harvard Crimson have a 7-13 record this season and are sitting in 6th place in the Ivy. The Crimson are coming off a 56-76 loss to Dartmouth. The Crimson are 8-11 against the spread, and 8-11 in over/under while having a 3-4 home record.
Offensively, Harvard is averaging 67.2 points per game, which ranks 333rd in the nation. Defensively, they allow 72.9 points per game (220th). The Crimson shoot 43.4% from the field (253rd) and 31.5% from beyond the arc (307th). The Crimson shoot 73.6% from the free-throw line (120th) and are grabbing 32 rebounds per game (329th).
Robert Hinton leads Harvard in scoring with an average of 14.2 points and 4.1 rebounds, while Chandler Pigge adds 13.8 points and a team-high 7.2 rebounds per game.
Cornell Big Red Preview
The Cornell Big Red have a 13-7 record this season and are sitting in second place in the Ivy. The Big Red are coming off an 88-103 loss to Yale. The Big Red are 10-7-1 against the spread, and 11-6-1 in over/under while having a 7-2 road record.
Offensively, Cornell is averaging 85.5 points per game, which ranks 5th in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 76.9 points per game (310th). The Big Red shoot 51% from the field, which is the best in the nation, and 37.53% from beyond the arc (39th). The Big Red shoot 74.8% from the free throw line (79th) and are grabbing 34.7 rebounds per game (236th).
Nazir Williams leads Cornell scoring this season, with an average of 14.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.6 assists, while AK Okereke adds 13.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, and a team-high 4.1 assists per game.
Why the Harvard Crimson will win
- Harvard has won each of its last four games against Cornell following a road loss.
- Cornell has lost 18 of its last 22 road night games against the Ivy League.
- Cornell has lost the first half in seven of its last eight games against the Ivy League at Lavietes Pavilion.
Why the Cornell Big Red will win
- Cornell has won each of its last six road games.
- Harvard has lost eight of its last 10 games against the Ivy League.
- Harvard has lost the first half in 11 of its last 13 home games against the Ivy League.
Cornell Big Red vs Harvard Crimson Prediction
Cornell has won their last three meetings against Harvard and is 3-0 against the spread. Under is 3-1 in their 4 meetings and in their most recent meeting earlier this season, Cornell won 75-60 at home, covering the spread, as the game went under the point total.
In this Cornell Big Red vs Harvard Crimson Prediction, Cornell is coming as a -5.5 road favorites. Cornell is rightfully favored, as they have been the better team this season, and have already won Harvard once this season. The Big Red are in great form lately, as they are 6-2 in their last 8 games and 5-2 against the spread in their last 7. On the other hand, the Crimson are 1-4 against the spread in their last 5 games, so the value here lies with the road team. Take the Cornell Big Red and lay the points on the road.
Nikos’s Pick Cornell Big Red -5.5
AUTHOR: Nikos Lagouretos
