The Yale Bulldogs (10-6, 3-0 Ivy League) are heavily favored (by 13.5 points) to extend a seven-game home win streak when they host the Harvard Crimson (6-10, 1-2 Ivy League) on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM ET. The matchup’s point total is set at 143.
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Yale Cover -13.5 vs Harvard -110
Yale vs. Harvard betting lines
- Yale moneyline odds to win: -1282
- Harvard moneyline odds to win: +763
- Spread: Yale (-13.5)
- Total: 143
Yale statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Yale has a better record against the spread in home games (4-1-0) than it does on the road (4-3-0).
- In home games, the Bulldogs go over the over/under 40% of the time (two of five games). They hit the over more consistently in away games, eclipsing the total in 85.7% of games (six of seven).
- As a moneyline favorite, Yale has won a higher percentage of its home games (1.000) compared to away games (.667).
Recent trends
- The Bulldogs’ offense has been incredibly consistent as of late, averaging the same 82.3 points per game over their last 10 games as they have the entire 2024-25 season.
- The last 10 games have seen Yale concede 0.8 more points per game (71.1) than its season-long average (70.3).
- During their past 10 contests, the Bulldogs are making 0.6 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (7.2 compared to 7.8 season-long), while also shooting a lower percentage from deep in that span (36.4% compared to 38.3% season-long).
Yale betting records this season
- ATS Record: 10-5-0 (Home: 4-1-0; Away: 4-3-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 13.5+: 1-1-0 (As Favorite: 7-4-0; As Underdog: 3-1-0)
- O-U-P: 10-5-0 (Home: 2-3-0; Away: 6-1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 9-2 (Home: 5-0; Away: 2-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-4 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-4)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.3 (38th in nation) | 41.2 (67th) | 36.1 (30th) | 27.7 (26th) | 17.8 (12th) | 10.8 (111th) |
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Harvard statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Harvard’s winning percentage against the spread at home is .286 (2-4-1). On the road, it is .444 (4-5-0).
- Looking at the over/under, Crimson games have finished over five of seven times at home (71.4%), and three of nine away (33.3%).
- The Crimson, as moneyline underdogs, have won a lower percentage of games at home (1-3) than on the road (2-4) this season.
Recent trends
- The Crimson have fared worse offensively in their past 10 games, posting 66.9 points per contest, 0.8 fewer points their than season average of 67.7.
- While Harvard is surrendering 71.3 points per game in 2024-25, it has bettered that mark in its past 10 games, allowing 68.9 points per contest.
- In their previous 10 games, the Crimson are sinking 7.2 three-pointers per contest, 0.2 fewer threes than their season average (7.4). They have a better three-point percentage over their last 10 contests (32.6%) compared to their season average (31.8%).
Harvard betting records this season
- ATS Record: 6-9-1 (Home: 2-4-1; Away: 4-5-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 13.5+: 1-1-0 (As Favorite: 2-4-0; As Underdog: 4-5-1)
- O-U-P: 8-8-0 (Home: 5-2-0; Away: 3-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-3 (Home: 1-1; Away: 1-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-7 (Home: 1-3; Away: 2-4)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.6 (250th in nation) | 44.4 (241st) | 29.4 (324th) | 32.1 (239th) | 13.1 (241st) | 11.8 (225th) |
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