Harvard Crimson vs Colorado Buffaloes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/17/24

The Crimson and Buffaloes are set to face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Buffaloes will host the game at CU Events Center in Boulder, CO. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 143 points, and Colorado is favored by -14 at home against Harvard.

HARVARD CRIMSON VS COLORADO BUFFALOES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Harvard Crimson +14

This game will be played at CU Events Center at 2:00 ET on Sunday, November 17th.

WHY BET THE HARVARD CRIMSON:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Buffaloes.
• Even though we have Colorado winning straight-up, we like Harvard at +14.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 143 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Will the Crimson Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?

Harvard Crimson Recent Game/Games

Harvard fell to 1-2 on the season after a 78-56 road loss to Northeastern on Wednesday. The Crimson entered the game as +2 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 134, falling short of the O/U line of 142.5.

Harvard struggled early, trailing 39-21 at halftime. While they scored 35 points in the 2nd half, they couldn’t close the gap, allowing 39 points to Northeastern in the same period.

Harvard’s offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 56 points on 32.2% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 35.6%, largely due to a dismal 12.9% performance from beyond the arc, hitting only 4 of 31 attempts. They were more efficient inside, connecting on 53.6% of their two-point shots.

Ryan Williams led the way with 21 points, shooting 66.7% overall and 71.4% from three-point range, hitting 5 of 7 attempts. Chandler Pigge added 17 points, though he missed all 5 of his three-point tries. Harvard finished with 12 offensive rebounds and 9 assists as a team.

Harvard’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 78 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed 59% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 22 of 37 shots.

From beyond the arc, Harvard’s opponents shot 40%, making 9 of 22 three-point attempts. They also sent the other team to the line 12 times, where they made 7 free throws. Harvard gave up 6 offensive rebounds.

Will the Colorado Defense Show Up at Home?

Colorado Buffaloes Recent Game/Games

Colorado cruised to an 83-53 win over Cal State Fullerton on Wednesday, November 13th. Playing at home, the Buffaloes were -15 point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 136, just under the 136.5 O/U line.

Colorado led 35-29 at halftime but dominated the 2nd half, outscoring the Titans 48-24.

Colorado’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 83 points with a field goal percentage of 56.6%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 67.9%, thanks to 69.2% shooting from two-point range and 44.4% from beyond the arc, hitting 12 threes in the game.

The Buffaloes also connected on 78.6% of their free throws and dished out 22 assists. Andrej Jakimovski was a standout from deep, hitting 5 of 8 threes and finishing with 17 points in 20 minutes. Donovan Oday added 13 points and 7 rebounds, despite shooting just 30.8% from the field.

Colorado’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 53 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 56% from the field, including 69% on two-point attempts. The Buffaloes also allowed 12 three-pointers on 27 attempts, a 44% success rate from beyond the arc.

At the free-throw line, Colorado’s opponent shot 78%, hitting 11 of 14 attempts. The Buffaloes gave up 8 offensive rebounds during the game.