The Yale Bulldogs (16-3, 5-1 Ivy League) host the Harvard Crimson (11-9, 4-2 Ivy League) after winning eight straight home games. The Bulldogs are heavy favorites by 12.5 points in the matchup, which starts at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 31, 2026. The matchup’s point total is set at 141.5.
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Yale Cover -12.5 vs Harvard -110
Yale vs. Harvard betting lines
- Yale moneyline odds to win: -980
- Harvard moneyline odds to win: +633
- Spread: Yale (-12.5)
- Total: 141.5
Yale statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Yale has covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than road games. It has covered three times in six games at home, and it has covered four times in seven games on the road.
- The Bulldogs have hit the over on the total in a lower percentage of games at home (50%) than road tilts (57.1%).
- Yale, as a moneyline favorite, has an identical winning percentage in home games (5-1 record) and on the road (5-1 record).
Recent trends
- The Bulldogs have seen a decrease in scoring recently, putting up 81.3 points per game in their last 10 contests, 3.3 points fewer than the 84.6 they’ve scored this year.
- The past 10 games have seen Yale allow 0.3 fewer points per game (71.0) than its season-long average (71.3).
- The Bulldogs’ last 10 contests have seen them make 8.4 three-pointers per game while shooting 38.7% from deep. Both numbers are below their 2025-26 averages of 8.8 makes and 41.8%.
Yale betting records this season
- ATS Record: 9-8-0 (Home: 3-3-0; Away: 4-3-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 12.5+: 1-4-0 (As Favorite: 8-7-0; As Underdog: 1-1-0)
- O-U-P: 9-8-0 (Home: 3-3-0; Away: 4-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 13-2 (Home: 5-1; Away: 5-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-1 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.5 (16th in nation) | 42.8 (121st) | 32.7 (168th) | 28.1 (39th) | 16.7 (51st) | 8.9 (12th) |
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Harvard statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Harvard’s winning percentage against the spread at home is .250 (2-6-0). On the road, it is .700 (7-3-0).
- Looking at the over/under, Crimson games have gone over three of eight times at home (37.5%), and four of 10 away (40%).
Recent trends
- The Crimson are tallying 73.3 points per game in their last 10 games, compared to their season average of 71.5.
- While Harvard is allowing 68.8 points per game in 2025-26, it has been worse in its previous 10 games, allowing 70.4 points per contest.
- In their past 10 games, the Crimson are sinking 8.4 threes per game, 0.7 more than their season average (7.7). They also have a higher three-point percentage over their previous 10 contests (38.7%) compared to their season average (36.9%).
Harvard betting records this season
- ATS Record: 9-10-0 (Home: 2-6-0; Away: 7-3-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 12.5+: 2-0-0 (As Favorite: 4-7-0; As Underdog: 5-3-0)
- O-U-P: 8-11-0 (Home: 3-5-0; Away: 4-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-4 (Home: 5-3; Away: 2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-5 (Home: 0-0; Away: 3-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.2 (76th in nation) | 44.7 (225th) | 28.4 (335th) | 28.4 (49th) | 13.8 (201st) | 10.3 (94th) |
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