Columbia vs Harvard Prediction, Picks & Odds | 06 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Columbia vs Harvard

The Columbia Lions face the Harvard Crimson, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Friday, March 6.

Over 133.5 points are expected to be scored when Columbia and Harvard meet, with this prediction available at odds of -105 and this looks like a value bet.

Columbia Lions lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Yale Bulldogs 60-54.

Harvard Crimson lost on the road in their last game. Penn Quakers won 64-61.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw Harvard claim a 79-54 win over Columbia. In the past 10 meetings between these teams, Harvard have won all of them.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Harvard	16-11	1891	1801	90	7-4	9-7	1L
Columbia	16-11	2075	1926	149	9-5	7-6	1L

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Columbia vs Harvard Prediction & Picks

This expert Columbia vs Harvard betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score pick and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Game Prediction

There’s juice available when it comes to backing Over 133.5 points in this college game and that’s the betting angle we’re pursuing. Our pick is priced up at -105 which looks worth taking.

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Key Columbia vs Harvard stats:

• The 133.5 line has been covered in the last 7 Columbia games on the road.
• The 133.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Columbia games on the road.
• The 133.5 line has been covered in 18 of the last 20 Columbia games on the road.
• The 133.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Harvard games at home.
• The 133.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Harvard games at home.

Over 133.5 Probability

The best betting sites make it a 51.3% chance that our pick will deliver a return. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this college basketball wager.

There’s a chance to secure larger odds when you wager on the Totals. The leading sportsbooks allow you to move the line for an Over pick until you’re happy with the potential return.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Columbia 64 - 73 Harvard

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Columbia vs Harvard Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With a 65% chance of securing victory, Harvard are favorites for this college game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -189. For those wanting to back Columbia, you will find +155 about the underdogs.

4.5 is the spread and 133.5 is the total points line. Having a wager on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball bets. If you’re going for Over 133.5, then the odds are -105.

There are plenty of team props and game lines when it comes to wagering on college matchups and we recommend visiting the best basketball sportsbooks to find the wager that matches your view on the game.

Moneyline

Columbia

+155

Harvard

-189

Point Spread

Columbia +4.5

-110

Harvard -4.5

-110

Total Points

Under 133.5

-115

Over 133.5

-105

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Columbia Stats

Harvard Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +4.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -4.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 142.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 160.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 133.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 133.5 on the Road: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 69.90 pts and allowed 72.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 80.40 pts and allowed 79.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 130.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 140.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 133.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 133.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 67.30 pts and allowed 63.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 71.20 pts and allowed 69.20 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Ivy League	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Yale	22-5	2203	1912	291	11-2	11-3	1W
Harvard	16-11	1891	1801	90	7-4	9-7	1L
Columbia	16-11	2075	1926	149	9-5	7-6	1L
Penn	15-11	1975	1921	54	12-2	3-9	2W
Cornell	14-12	2290	2157	133	7-4	7-8	2W
Dartmouth	11-15	1957	1960	-3	5-7	6-8	2L
Princeton	9-19	1936	2009	-73	8-6	1-13	1W
Brown	8-17	1724	1776	-52	5-7	3-10	2L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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