The Howard Bison (8-11) challenge the Harvard Crimson (6-7) at Burr Arena. The game is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. ET on Monday, January 21, 2019.
Harvard Crimson vs. Howard Bison Betting Prediction
The Crimson are hoping for a better outcome after their 81-63 loss to the Dartmouth Big Green in their last game. Dartmouth made 11 of their 21 three pointers (52.4 percent). Harvard, on the other hand, was 5-18 (27.8 percent). Christian Juzang was Harvard’s leading scorer with 20 points on 8-for-11 shooting.
In the Bison’s last game, they were victorious over the South Carolina State Bulldogs, 71-67. Howard held the Bulldogs to an effective field goal percentage of 0.400 (below their season average of 0.467). South Carolina State, meanwhile, held the Bison to an offensive rebounding percentage of 13.9 (below their season average of 30.5). RJ Cole was Howard’s top scorer with 26 points on 8-for-14 shooting from the field.
Opposite styles will be on display in this meeting. Howard likes to play quickly (eighth in possessions per game), while Harvard is methodical (254th in possessions per game).
Harvard Crimson vs. Howard Bison Free Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Howard, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Harvard averages 13.6 assists per game, which ranks 135th in the country. Howard ranks 185th in assists allowed per game (14.7).
Bettings Trends:
The Crimson’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.0, up from 0.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bison have scored an average of 59.8 points per game (15.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 53.2 points per game (22.0 below their season average).
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