Harvard Crimson vs Colgate Raiders Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/23

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Crimson versus the Raiders? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Cotterell Court in Hamilton, NY. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 137 points, and the Raiders are favored to win at home vs. the Crimson.

HARVARD CRIMSON VS COLGATE RAIDERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Colgate Raiders -3.5

This game will be played at Cotterell Court at 2:00 ET on Wednesday, November 22nd.

WHY BET THE COLGATE RAIDERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Raiders.
• Not only will Colgate pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 137 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.

No Pressure for Harvard as Away Dogs

Harvard comes into this game with a 2-1 record, having played in four games so far this season. The Crimson have split their two road games, going 1-1, while they are undefeated at home at 1-0. As of now, Harvard holds a 2-1 record against the spread heading into today’s matchup. Looking back at their previous three games, the team has gone 2-1 ATS with an average scoring differential of +11.

So far, Harvard’s games have averaged 146 points per game with the average over/under line being 139.7 points. The Crimson’s last five games have culminated with an average of 77 points per game and an over/under record of 3-1.

Most recently, the Harvard offense finished with just 64 points vs. Boston College. For the game, they hit 8/22 three-point attempts and a field goal percentage of 39.3%. Malik Mack is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today’s matchup with an average of 21. Meanwhile, Chisom Okpara also brings a PPG average of 14.8 into the game.

At present, the Crimson’s defense is nationally ranked 62nd, allowing 66.0 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Harvard’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 30.9% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 22.4% this season.

Will the Raiders Live Up to Expectations at Home?

Colgate comes into this game with a 3-2 record, having just defeated Weber State 57-55. In their last ten games at home, including last year, Colgate has a record of 6-4. As of now, Colgate has a 2-3 record against the spread heading into today’s game. The Raiders have yet to cover on the road, going 0-2 ATS, while they are 2-1 vs. the spread at home.

Through five games, Colgate has an over/under record of 0-5-0 with their games averaging a combined 127.4 points per game so far. When looking at the Raiders’ last three games, their over/under record is 0-3, with their games averaging 62 points per game.

In their latest game, Colgate offense put up 57 points against Weber State. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 41.3% and made 9 threes. Offensively, the Raiders hold a season-long field goal percentage of 42%, placing them 283rd in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 235th in terms of percentage and 215th in three-pointers made.

So far, the Raiders’ defense is ranked 53rd in the country at 64.8 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 8.2 threes per game vs. Harvard. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 31.8%.