Harvard vs Columbia Prediction 1/10/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Harvard vs Columbia Prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 10th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Columbia Lions Preview

Columbia Lions have a 12-3 record this season and are tied for 2nd place in Ivy League. They have a 6-0 home record and are coming off a 104-99 away win against Cornell. Their previous three games were a 106-51 home win against Penn State Abington, a 90-82 away win against North Florida and a 74-56 away win against California.

Offensively, Columbia averages 82.8 points per game, while allowing 69.3 points per game defensively. The Lions shoot with 50% from the field and grab 43.4 rebounds per game, while dishing out 17.7 assists per game. They average 3.3 blocks per game and 6 steals per game defensively.

Keanu Noland leads Columbia in scoring, with an average of 17 points per game, while shooting with 47.2% from the field and 95.7% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 3.7 assists. Brandon Thompson is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.3 per game.

Harvard Crimson Preview

Harvard Crimson have a 7-8 record this season and are tied for 7th place in Ivy League. They have a 5-3 road record and are coming off a 76-68 home loss against Dartmouth. Their previous three games were a 78-69 away win against Columbia (GW), an 85-59 away loss against Saint Joseph’s and an 81-53 home win against Holy Cross.

Offensively, Harvard averages 70.1 points per game, while allowing 68.9 points per game defensively. The Crimson shoot with 47% from the field and grab 31.3 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.5 assists per game. They average 3 blocks per game and 7.3 steals per game defensively.

Reed Hinton leads Harvard in scoring, with an average of 15.9 points per game, while shooting with 47.4% from the field and 83.3% from the free throw line. Tavian Barbour is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.3 per game, while Chandler Pigge adds a team-high 3.3 assists per game.

Harvard Crimson @ Columbia Lions Betting Trends: January 10, 2026

Why the Columbia Lions will win

• Columbia has won each of its last seven home games.
• Harvard has lost eight of its last nine road day games against Conference opponents.
• Columbia has won the first half in each of its last six home games.

Why the Harvard Crimson will win

• Harvard has won each of its last 13 games against Columbia.
• Columbia has lost 10 of its last 11 home games against Conference opponents.
• Columbia has lost the first half in seven of its last eight home day games against Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Columbia’s last 14 Saturday games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 146+ points.
• Each of Harvard’s last seven games at Schiller Court at Levien Gymnasium have produced a total of 146+ points.

Harvard vs Columbia Prediction

In this Harvard vs Columbia Prediction, Columbia is coming as -6.5 home favorites. Columbia has been the better team this season, with a better overall record and have also been undefeated at home. But they are 1-3 against the spread in their last 4 games, while Harvard is 3-1 against the spread and have covered the spread in their last two games on the road. Harvard also has a slightly better defense this season, so I expect them to keep this road game close. Take Harvard and get the +6.5 points in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Harvard +6.5