Colorado vs Harvard Prediction 11-17-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Colorado vs Harvard prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, November 17th at the CU Events Center in Boulder, Colorado. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Colorado Buffaloes Betting Preview

The Colorado Buffaloes are 3-0 this year after they defeated Cal State Fullerton by a score of 83-53 in their last game. Colorado led 35-29 at halftime and exploded for 48 points in the second half for the win. The Buffaloes shot 56.6% from the field, 44.4% on three-pointers, and 78.6% on free throws in the game. Andrej Jakimovski led Colorado with 17 points and three rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Buffaloes defeated Northern Colorado by a score of 90-88 and Eastern Washington by a score of 76-56 in their first two games. Colorado has scored 83 points per game and they have allowed 65.7 points per game, while also averaging 42.7 rebounds and 15.7 assists per game this season. Elijah Malone is averaging 13.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game, while Colorado is shooting 49.4% from the field, 76.4% on free throws, and 38.2% on three-pointers this year. 

Harvard Crimson Betting Preview

The Harvard Crimson are 1-3 this season after they lost to Northeastern by a score of 78-56 in their last game. Harvard trailed 39-21 at halftime and while they did play better in the second half, they were never close to getting back into it. The Crimson shot 32.2% from the field, 12.9% on three-pointers, and 70% on free throws in the game. Chandler Pigge led Harvard with 17 points and six rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Crimson lost to American and Navy but did beat Marist in their first game. Harvard has scored 67.5 points per game and they have allowed 74 points per game, while also averaging 34.3 rebounds and 12.5 assists per game this season. Robert Hinton is averaging 20.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game, while Harvard is shooting 45.2% from the field, 66.7% on free throws, and 27.7% on three-pointers this year. Harvard will face Colgate, UMass, and St. John’s after this one.

Why Colorado will cover

• Colorado has won each of its last 19 games at CU Events Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Harvard has lost each of its last six road games.
• Colorado has won the first half in 21 of its last 22 day games at CU Events Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Colorado vs Harvard Prediction 

Colorado rolls into this matchup looking for their fourth win in a row to start the season and they will have the home-court advantage. The Buffaloes did need two overtimes to beat Northern Colorado in their second game, but they are shooting over 49% from the field. Harvard is just 1-3 through their first four games and they just lost by 22 points against Northeastern. The Crimson are only scoring 67.5 points per game and they should really struggle to rebound here. Take Colorado to cover.