Basketball betting fans will hope to hit paydirt on Saturday when the Kansas Jayhawks try to run the Harvard Crimson off the court at Allen Fieldhouse in college hoops action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you were backing the Harvard Crimson in this one, their betting line was listed as 22.5-point underdogs earlier in the day at Sportsbook.
Harvard Crimson vs Kansas Jayhawks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Kansas Jayhawks sit at 5-1 (4-1 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Harvard Crimson are currently 2-5 (0-4 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Kansas is 3-2 OU, and Harvard is 2-2 OU.
The Jayhawks - Crimson odds would favor the Jayhawks if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Kansas is rated No. 30 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Harvard is at No. 245.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Kansas's No. 2-ranked scoring average of 93.5 PPG, against a Harvard Crimson defense rated No. 19 and allowing 61.14 PPG. The Kansas Jayhawks FG% has averaged 51.16% to date this season, more than the Harvard Crimson shooters have managed so far (44.38% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
- Harvard is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
- Harvard is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- Kansas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
- Kansas is 23-2 SU in its last 25 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Harvard at Boston University, Tuesday, December 8th
Kansas at Holy Cross, Wednesday, December 9th
