Dartmouth vs Harvard Prediction 1/5/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Dartmouth vs Harvard Prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, January 5th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Harvard Crimson Preview

Harvard Crimson have a 7-7 record this season and are in 5th place in the Ivy League. They have a 4-1 home record and are coming off a 78-69 away win against Colgate. Their previous three games were an 85-59 away loss against St. John’s, an 81-53 home win against Holy Cross and a 79-69 away loss against Furman.

Offensively, Harvard averages 70.3 points per game, while allowing 68.4 points per game defensively. The Crimson shoot with 47% from the field and grab 31.3 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.6 assists per game. They average 3.1 blocks per game and 7.4 steals per game defensively.

Robert Hinton leads Harvard in scoring, with an average of 15.9 points per game, while shooting with 47.2% from the field and 84.5% from the free throw line. Tey Barbour is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.4 per game, while Chandler Pigge adds a team-high 3.5 assists per game.

Dartmouth Big Green Preview

Dartmouth Big Green have a 6-7 record this season and are tied for 6th place in the Ivy League. They have a 2-5 away record and are coming off a 107-43 home win against Elms. Their previous three games were a 94-72 away loss against Florida, an 85-63 away loss against Sacred Heart and an 89-64 away win against Holy Cross.

Offensively, Dartmouth averages 78.5 points per game, while allowing 73.7 points per game defensively. The Big Green shoot with 45% from the field and grab 38.8 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.5 assists per game. They average 3.7 blocks per game and 4.9 steals per game defensively.

Kareem Thomas leads Dartmouth in scoring, with an average of 18.5 points per game, while shooting with 52.7% from the field and 77.8% from the free throw line. Brandon Mitchell-Day is the team’s leading rebounder with 8.8 per game, while Connor Amundsen adds a team-high 3.2 assists per game.

Dartmouth Big Green @ Harvard Crimson Betting Trends: January 5, 2026

Why the Harvard Crimson will win

• The home team has won seven of Dartmouth’s last eight games.
• Dartmouth has lost six of its last seven away games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• Harvard has won the first half in each of its last five home games against Conference opponents.

Why the Dartmouth Big Green will win

• Harvard has lost each of its last four night games.
• Dartmouth has won three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Dartmouth has won the first half in each of its last four night games against Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Harvard’s last seven home games against Dartmouth have produced a total of 136 or fewer points.
• Each of Dartmouth’s last four games have produced a total of 148+ points.

Dartmouth vs Harvard Prediction

In this Dartmouth vs Harvard Prediction, Harvard is coming as -6.5 home favorites. Both teams have almost identical overall records this season and exactly 7 defeats each, but Harvard has been almost perfect at home, while Dartmouth has been terrible on the road. Dartmouth has a superior offense, scoring 8.2 points per game more than Harvard and are 4-1 against the spread in their last 5 games, so I expect them to keep this one close. Take Dartmouth and get the +6.5 points in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Dartmouth +6.5