Harvard vs Columbia Basketball Odds

The Crimson will play the Lions on Saturday, February 17th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 6:00 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 2023-24 college basketball season, Harvard and Columbia are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, February 17th, 2024. 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 2023-24 season in full stride, Harvard currently has a 96.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Columbia is 97.67.
  • Away Harvard - Harvard starts this game with a 4-4 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the Ivy League Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Columbia - Columbia meets Harvard boasting a 9-2 record as a home team. They currently rank 1st in the Ivy League Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Harvard currently ranks 5th (0.375) in the Ivy League Conference, with Columbia now standing 4th (0.500) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 Ivy League Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Harvard has a 0.571 overall win percentage, with Columbia, matching up with a 0.619 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Harvard currently possesses 12-9 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Columbia has tallied a 13-8 standing as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Listen up, you magical beings! Harvard (12-9) is facing Columbia (13-8) on Saturday.

Both teams fighting for higher seeds in the upcoming conference tournament. Harvard struggling in Ivy League (3-5) while Columbia holding steady (4-4).

Harvard on a losing streak, Columbia on a winning streak. Who will prevail? 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, BetMGM, and BetWay. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.

Best Crimson at Lions Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Harvard
Favorite

Columbia
Columbia has a -1.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM VA. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Harvard has a +1.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM VA. 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
BetMGM has the best over line of 145.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 145.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Harvard
Favorite

Columbia
Columbia is the -135 moneyline favorite. Risk $135 to win $100 on Columbia at BetMGM. Harvard is the +110 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $110 on Harvard. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Harvard vs Columbia College Basketball game on Saturday, February 17th, 2024?

Columbia is a -1.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Harvard is a +1.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Harvard vs Columbia College Basketball game on Saturday, February 17th, 2024?

The best over line is 145.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 145.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Harvard vs Columbia College Basketball game on Saturday, February 17th, 2024?

Columbia is a -135 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Harvard is a +110 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

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Underdog Harvard - Harvard bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.

A +1.5 Harvard underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.

Favorite Columbia - Columbia bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.

A -1.5 Columbia favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.

Harvard at Columbia Prop Bets

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Team Standings

2023-2024 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Harvard, Columbia
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Harvard14-130.5199-55-75-9+70.357L3
Columbia13-140.4819-64-84-10+80.286L6

Harvard & Columbia 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
2024-25 Harvard NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

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Columbia Championship Odds

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

Harvard & Columbia Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Harvard vs Columbia 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, February 17th, 2024 at 6:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

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

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  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

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