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The Yale Bulldogs (10-5, 0-2 Ivy League) host the Harvard Crimson (10-6, 1-1 Ivy League) in a matchup of Ivy League teams at John J. Lee Amphitheater, tipping off at 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, January 7, 2023. The Crimson are 7.5-point underdogs in the game. The over/under is set at 130.5 in the matchup.
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Game Info, Betting Lines for Bulldogs vs. Crimson
- Game Day: Saturday, January 7, 2023
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Location: New Haven, Connecticut
- Arena: John J. Lee Amphitheater
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Yale | -7.5 | 130.5 |
Yale Betting Stats & Information
- Yale has won six of eight games when favored on the moneyline this season (75%).
- The Bulldogs have not played as a moneyline favorite of -341 or shorter.
- The Bulldogs have a 9-4-0 record against the spread this season.
- When they have played as at least 7.5-point underdogs this year, the Crimson are 2-0 against the spread.
- The average total Yale has had set in matchups this year is 3.5 more points than this outing’s point total.
Harvard Betting Stats & Info
- Harvard has entered the game as underdogs seven times this season and won twice.
- The Crimson have not been a bigger underdog this season than the +264 moneyline set for this game.
- The Crimson are 8-7-0 against the spread this year.
- The Crimson are 2-0 against the spread so far this season when playing as at least 7.5-point underdogs.
- The average point total for Harvard this season is 1.5 points higher than this game’s over/under.
Yale vs. Harvard Season Stat Comparison
| Yale Rank | Yale AVG | Harvard AVG | Harvard Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 112th | 75.5 | Points Scored | 67.3 | 295th |
| 11th | 58.5 | Points Allowed | 64.7 | 68th |
| 18th | 37.2 | Rebounds | 35.4 | 58th |
| 65th | 10.3 | Off. Rebounds | 10.2 | 72nd |
| 180th | 7.5 | 3pt Made | 6.2 | 293rd |
| 85th | 14.9 | Assists | 13.2 | 199th |
| 77th | 11.3 | Turnovers | 13.6 | 291st |
This Matchup’s Impact Players
Yale Bulldogs Leaders
- Matt Knowling leads the Bulldogs in scoring and rebounding, putting up 16.3 points and 5 boards per game.
- Bez Mbeng is Yale’s best passer, distributing 2.8 assists per game while scoring 7.5 PPG.
- John Poulakidas leads the Bulldogs in three-point shooting, making an average of two shots per game from beyond the arc.
Harvard Crimson Leaders
- The Crimson’s leader in scoring and rebounding is Chris Ledlum with 19.6 points and 8.7 rebounds per game.
- Evan Nelson records more assists than any other Harvard teammate with 3.6 per game. He also scores 6.5 points and grabs 2.6 rebounds per game.
- Louis Lesmond is reliable from distance and leads the Crimson with 1.4 made threes per game.
