Earning a win and covering the posted point spread will be the goals for Harvard when they take on the Saint Joseph's Hawks on Friday in college basketball betting odds action.
Harvard Crimson vs Saint Joseph's Hawks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Saint Joseph's Hawks bring a 2-2 record (2-2 ATS) to this tilt against the 2-3 Crimson, who are 0-4 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed Saint Joseph's go 2-2 so far and the Harvard Crimson go 2-2.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 269-ranked Saint Joseph's Hawks and the No. 76-rated Harvard Crimson in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Saint Joseph's's No. 110-ranked scoring average of 78.75 PPG, against a Harvard Crimson defense rated No. 159 and allowing 73.2 PPG. The Saint Joseph's Hawks FG% has averaged 44.32% to date this season, more than the Harvard Crimson shooters have managed so far (41.34% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Crimson endured a 89-71 loss at the hands of the Gaels on Thursday, despite a 22-point effort from Bryce Aiken at Titan Gym.
The Hawks got 24 points from Shavar Newkirk, but it was Washington State that prevailed in a 75-71 final on Thursday at Titan Gym.
Next Betting Matchups
Harvard at Northeastern, Thursday, November 30th
Saint Joseph's at Bucknell, Wednesday, November 29th
