Harvard vs Yale Basketball Odds

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The Crimson will play the Bulldogs on Saturday, January 31st, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Harvard and Yale are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, January 31st, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Harvard currently has a 98.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Yale is 100.00.
  • Away Harvard - Harvard starts this game with a 5-5 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the Ivy League Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Yale - Yale meets Harvard boasting a 7-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 2nd in the Ivy League Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Harvard currently ranks 2nd (0.667) in the Ivy League Conference, with Yale now standing 1st (0.833) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Ivy League Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Harvard has a 0.550 overall win percentage, with Yale matching up with a 0.842 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Harvard currently possesses 11-9 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Yale has tallied a 16-3 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hear ye, hear ye! Harvard 11-9, Yale 16-3 clash in epic battle.

Harvard 4-2, Yale 5-1 in Ivy League. Conference records crucial for tournament seeds.

Harvard won last game, Yale on 4-game streak. Exciting showdown awaits. Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.

Don't miss this magical matchup as Harvard faces Yale on January 31st!

Best Crimson at Bulldogs Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Harvard		Favorite

Yale
+12.5 -110 BetMGM
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-12.5 -110 BetMGM
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Yale has a -12.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Harvard has a +12.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. Harvard is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
141.5 o -110 BetMGM
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141.5 u -110 BetMGM
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BetMGM has the best over line of 141.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 141.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Harvard		Favorite

Yale
+650 BetMGM
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-1000 BetMGM
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Yale is the -1000 moneyline favorite. Risk $1,000 to win $100 on Yale at BetMGM. Harvard is the +650 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $650 on Harvard. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Harvard vs Yale College Basketball game on Saturday, January 31st, 2026?

Yale is a -12.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Harvard is a +12.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Harvard vs Yale College Basketball game on Saturday, January 31st, 2026?

The best over line is 141.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 141.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Harvard vs Yale College Basketball game on Saturday, January 31st, 2026?

Yale is a -1000 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Harvard is a +650 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game		 BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
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Harvard
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1/31/26 7:00pm EST
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Underdog Harvard - Harvard bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A +12.5 Harvard underdog bet wins if they lose by 12 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 13 or more.

Favorite Yale - Yale bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A -12.5 Yale favorite bet wins if they win by 13 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 12 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Harvard at Yale Prop Bets

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Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Harvard, Yale
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Yale20-40.8338-28-28-2-0.800W4
Harvard14-100.5837-47-57-3+10.700L1

Harvard & Yale Futures Odds

Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.

Harvard Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Harvard YR: futures available

Yale Championship Odds
2025-26 Yale NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

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Harvard & Yale Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Harvard vs Yale College Basketball Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

    Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, January 31st, 2026 at 7:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Harvard vs Yale Game.

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  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

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