The Lions will play the Crimson on Friday, February 2nd, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
Review our College Basketball Betting guide to learn how to bet this game.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Looking into the second half of the 2023-24 college basketball season, Columbia and Harvard are set to hit the hardwood on Friday, February 2nd, 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, Columbia currently has a 97.67 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Harvard is 97.33.
- Away Columbia - Columbia starts this game with a 2-5 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the Ivy League Conference for away team wins.
- Home Harvard - Harvard meets Columbia boasting a 6-3 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the Ivy League Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Columbia currently ranks 3rd (0.250) in the Ivy League Conference, with Harvard now standing 3rd (0.250) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 Ivy League Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Columbia has a 0.588 overall win percentage, with Harvard, matching up with a 0.588 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Columbia currently possesses 10-7 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Harvard has tallied a 10-7 standing as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
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Ladies and gentlemen, wizards and witches, get ready for an enchanting battle! On Friday, February 2nd, 2024, the mighty Columbia Lions will clash with the Harvard Crimson on their home turf. Both teams have shown their magical prowess with a 10-7 overall standing this season.
But remember, dear spectators, the college basketball conference records hold the key to the conference tournament seeds. Columbia and Harvard, with a 1-3 Ivy League Conference standing each, are hungry for victory to improve their positions. Who will cast the strongest spell and secure a crucial win?
Columbia enters this wizardly encounter with a victorious current streak. Their wands are charged with confidence and power. On the other side, Harvard carries the burden of a lost current streak. Will they rise above the ashes and reclaim their sorcery?
Before you place your bets, fellow sorcerers, review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. For those who seek the thrill of wizardly wagering, remember that you can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers, BetMGM, and BetWay. Fear not, we've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.
So mark your calendars and prepare for a breathtaking duel between Columbia and Harvard. The magic of college basketball awaits!
Best Lions at Crimson Odds
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Harvard is a -6.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Columbia is a +6.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 149.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 149.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Harvard is a -300 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Columbia is a +250 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Columbia
Harvard
2/02/24 7:00pm EST | +6.5 -105-6.5 -115 |
Underdog Columbia - Columbia bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +6.5 Columbia underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.
Favorite Harvard - Harvard bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -6.5 Harvard favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Columbia at Harvard Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Columbia
Harvard
First to 5 Points
2/02/24 7:00pm EST | +105-145Bet |
Columbia
Harvard
First to 10 Points
2/02/24 7:00pm EST | +115-160Bet |
Columbia
Harvard
First to 15 Points
2/02/24 7:00pm EST | +125-175Bet |
Columbia
Harvard
Game to Overtime
2/02/24 7:00pm EST | Yes +1200No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Harvard | 14-13 | 0.519 | 9-5 | 5-7 | 5-9 | +7 | 0.357 | L3 |
| Columbia | 13-14 | 0.481 | 9-6 | 4-8 | 4-10 | +8 | 0.286 | L6 |
Columbia & Harvard 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.
Columbia Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Columbia YR: futures available
Harvard Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Harvard |
Columbia & Harvard Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Columbia vs Harvard College Basketball Game
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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 Friday, February 2nd, 2024 at 7:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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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.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Columbia vs Harvard Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Columbia vs Harvard Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.