Harvard vs Colgate Prediction, Picks & Odds | 28 Dec 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: Harvard vs Colgate

The Harvard Crimson go up against the Colgate Raiders, with tip-off scheduled for 14:00 on Sunday, December 28.

There’s a strong case for backing Colgate on the spread when they face Harvard. The line looks really appealing considering you can get -102 when it comes to the favorites at -4.5.

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Harvard Crimson suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 85-59 scoreline occurred on the road against St. John's Red Storm.

Colgate Raiders were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 90-60 reverse against Florida Gators.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was Harvard who came out on top when they last played Colgate. A 78-67 win was recorded. In the past 3 meetings between these teams, Harvard have won all of them.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Harvard	6-7	906	888	18	4-1	2-6	1L
Colgate	5-6	818	833	-15	3-1	2-5	2L

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Harvard vs Colgate Prediction & Picks

Discover our expert Harvard vs Colgate betting tips, featuring a match prediction, correct score suggestion and bet builder advice. Scroll down for full analysis.

Game Prediction

We expect Colgate to cover the -4.5 line on the spread. This is a really good number and that’s why we’re playing the favorites at -102 for this college showdown.

We closely track recent form and look for patterns that may impact the outcome. The same goes for injuries to key players. When combined with the most relevant college hoops stats, this gives us a strong foundation for accurate basketball picks.

Key Harvard vs Colgate stats:

• The -4.5 line has been covered by Colgate in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -4.5 line has been covered by Colgate in 13 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -4.5 line has been covered by Colgate in 3 consecutive games at home.
• The +4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Harvard in 4 consecutive games on the road.

Colgate -4.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the top betting sites, there’s a 50.5% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this college basketball bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Harvard 69 - 77 Colgate

Let’s roll the dice and try the Raiders to achieve a 77-69 winning scoreline. There are huge betting odds for this potential outcome and it’s a fun type of wager to enjoy.

Harvard vs Colgate Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Colgate as -179 favorites for this college game, implying that they are 64% likely to win. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +144 about Harvard.

The spread is currently 3.5, with the total points line at 140.5. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 140.5 at -114.

Consider every angle when placing your college basketball bets. The top betting apps offer a nice selection of team props and game lines and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the contest.

Moneyline

Harvard

+144

Colgate

-179

Point Spread

Harvard +3.5

-114

Colgate -3.5

-106

Total Points

Under 140.5

-110

Over 140.5

-114

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Harvard Stats

Colgate Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

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

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 136.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 142.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 140.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 140.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 68.10 pts and allowed 68.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 69.40 pts and allowed 73.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 150.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 143.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 140.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 140.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 74.90 pts and allowed 75.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 75.80 pts and allowed 67.70 pts in the last 10 home games

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

Patriot League	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Navy	8-5	950	839	111	5-2	3-3	4W
American	7-6	1032	975	57	7-1	0-5	2L
Army	6-7	966	1000	-34	4-4	2-3	3W
Colgate	5-6	818	833	-15	3-1	2-5	2L
Boston University	5-8	970	984	-14	4-2	1-6	1W
Holy Cross	5-9	920	1045	-125	3-2	2-7	2L
Loyola Maryland	4-9	985	1002	-17	3-3	1-6	4L
Lehigh	4-9	914	965	-51	3-2	1-7	1L
Lafayette	3-10	913	1000	-87	3-3	0-7	3L
Bucknell	3-10	832	1016	-184	1-4	2-6	1L

Ivy League	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Yale	11-1	1047	853	194	6-1	5-0	8W
Columbia	9-3	942	807	135	6-0	3-3	2L
Cornell	6-5	994	933	61	3-0	3-5	1W
Penn	6-5	861	849	12	5-1	1-4	1L
Harvard	6-7	906	888	18	4-1	2-6	1L
Dartmouth	5-6	841	821	20	3-2	2-4	1L
Brown	4-7	735	750	-15	2-3	2-4	1L
Princeton	3-11	952	1014	-62	3-3	0-8	8L

• 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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