Harvard Vs Howard: College Basketball Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – December 18, 2022

Written By PlayPicks Staff on December 18, 2022

The Howard Bison (5-8) will visit the Harvard Crimson (7-3) after dropping three road games in a row. It begins at 12:00 PM ET on Sunday, December 18, 2022. Keep reading to find betting insights and statistics to help place a wager on the Crimson’s (-610 to win on the moneyline) contest against the Bison (+432).

The betting insights in the following article reflect odds as of December 18, 2022 at 9:44 AM ET. Check out the table below for the most up-to-date lines for this outing and click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!

Harvard Vs Howard Betting Lines

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Harvard (-10.5)
Total Pick Over (136)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Harvard Vs Howard Stat Rankings

Harvard Avg. (Rank) Howard Avg. (Rank)
69.7 (238th) Points Scored 69.3 (250th)
63.4 (63rd) Points Allowed 75.5 (322nd)
36.4 (120th) Rebounds 33.6 (259th)
10.8 (136th) Off. Rebounds 10.7 (145th)
6.3 (283rd) 3pt Made 6.8 (247th)
13.8 (158th) Assists 13.1 (211th)
13.7 (272nd) Turnovers 15.4 (340th)

Harvard Vs Howard Betting Trends

  • The Crimson have four wins in eight games against the spread this season.
  • Two of the Crimson’s 11 games have gone over the point total.
  • Four times so far this year, Harvard and its opponent have combined for more than 136 points.
  • Crimson games this season have posted an average total of 133.1, which is 2.9 points fewer than the total for this matchup.
  • Howard has covered the spread five times in 11 games.
  • As a 10.5-point underdog or greater, the Bison have two wins ATS (2-3).
  • Two of Harvard’s 11 games have gone over the point total.
  • Bison games have gone over 136 points on six occasions this year.
  • The average total for Howard’s games is 144.8 points, 8.8 more than this game’s over/under.

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Harvard Impact Players

  • Chris Ledlum is tops on the Crimson with 19.2 points per game and 7.5 rebounds, while also averaging 1.1 assists.
  • Samuel Silverstein is putting up 8.6 points, 2 assists and 5.6 rebounds per contest.
  • Luka Sakota posts 8.5 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists per contest, shooting 40.3% from the floor and 39.5% from downtown with 1.5 made 3-pointers per contest.
  • Chisom Okpara is averaging 9.4 points, 1.4 assists and 4.5 rebounds per contest.
  • Evan Nelson puts up a team-high 3.8 assists per contest. He is also posting 6.7 points and 2.1 rebounds, shooting 44.6% from the floor and 43.5% from downtown with 1 made 3-pointers per game.

Howard Impact Players

  • William Settle is the Bison’s top scorer (13.2 points per game) and rebounder (6.6), and puts up 1.8 assists.
  • Jordan Wood gets the Bison 9.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 0.9 assists per contest. He also averages 0.4 steals and 0.8 blocked shots.
  • Jelani Williams is putting up 8.2 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game, making 40% of his shots from the floor.
  • Elijah Hawkins is putting up a team-high 4.2 assists per game. And he is producing 12.9 points and 2.7 rebounds, making 48.8% of his shots from the floor and 48.3% from 3-point range, with 1.6 treys per game.
  • Bryce Harris gets the Bison 6.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 0.7 assists per game. He also averages 0.5 steals and 0.5 blocked shots.
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