Harvard vs Colgate Prediction 12/28/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Harvard vs Colgate Prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, December 28th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Colgate Raiders Preview

Colgate Raiders have a 6-6 record this season and are sitting in 3rd place of the Patriot League. They have a 2-1 home record and are coming off a 90-60 away loss against Florida. Their previous three games were an 85-77 away loss against St. Bonaventure, a 94-50 home win against Saint Francis (NY), and a 72-62 home win against Fordham.

Offensively, Colgate averages 76 points per game, while allowing 73.6 points per game defensively. The Raiders shoot with 49% from the field and grab 33.3 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.2 assists per game. They average 3.5 blocks per game and 6.2 steals per game defensively.

Jalen Cox leads Colgate in scoring, with an average of 15.5 points per game, while shooting with 55.1% from the field and 81.8% from the free throw line. Andrew Alekseyenko leads the team in rebounds with 5.1 per game, while Jalen Cox also leads the team in assists with 5.4 per game.

Harvard Crimson Preview

Harvard Crimson have a 6-7 record this season and are sitting in 5th place of the Ivy League. They have a 2-5 away record and are coming off an 85-59 away loss against St. John’s. Their previous three games were an 81-53 home win against Holy Cross, a 79-69 away loss against Furman, and a 78-71 away loss against UMass.

Offensively, Harvard averages 69.7 points per game, while allowing 68.3 points per game defensively. The Crimson shoot with 47% from the field and grab 31.4 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.8 assists per game. They average 3.2 blocks per game and 7.5 steals per game defensively.

Robert Hinton leads Harvard in scoring, with an average of 16.5 points per game, while shooting with 47.6% from the field and 84.5% from the free throw line. Tey Barbour leads the team in rebounds with 5.5 per game, while Chandler Pigge adds a team-high 3.5 assists per game.

Harvard Crimson @ Colgate Raiders Betting Trends: December 28, 2025

Why the Colgate Raiders will win

• Colgate has won eight of its last 10 day games at Wesley M. Cotterell Court following a road loss.
• Harvard has lost four of its last five games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• The home team has won the first half in each of Harvard’s last six games.

Why the Harvard Crimson will win

• Colgate has lost each of its last six games against the Ivy League.
• Harvard has won each of its last five Sunday games.
• Colgate has lost the first half in each of its last four day games against the Ivy League.

Total Points Facts

• Five of Colgate’s last six games against the Ivy League at Wesley M. Cotterell Court have produced a total of 142+ points.
• Each of Harvard’s last three road games have produced a total of 144+ points.

Harvard vs Colgate Prediction

In this Harvard vs Colgate Prediction, Colgate is coming as -3.5 home favorites. Both teams have almost identical overall records and exactly 6 wins this season, but Harvard has been terrible on the road and are struggling mightily offensively this season, ranking on the bottom-35 of the nation and scoring 6.3 points per game less than Colgate. They are also 2-6 in their last 8 games and 2-5 against the spread in their last 7, while Colgate has been excellent against the spread this season, with a 7-3 record. I expect the home team to get the job done in this matchup, so take Colgate and lay the points.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Colgate -3.5