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Harvard vs. Yale prediction: Yale favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/31/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Harvard vs Yale predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Men's college basketball action continues on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET as Harvard takes on Yale in men's college basketball action at John J. Lee Amphitheater.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model projects Yale as the most likely winner of the Harvard vs. Yale game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Harvard vs. Yale prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between Harvard and Yale 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives Yale an 89% chance of beating Harvard. Our predicted final score has Yale winning 79-66.
According to our model, Yale (-11.5) has a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the 141.5-point over/under has a 55% chance of going over.
Harvard vs. Yale odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Harvard | Yale |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +11.5 (-102) | -11.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +580 | -800 |
| Total | o141.5 (-105) | u141.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Harvard vs. Yale picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Yale -11.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Yale | -800 |
| Total | Over 141.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 141.5 total points.
Harvard vs. Yale game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball action between Yale and Harvard at John J. Lee Amphitheater is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Harvard vs. Yale
- Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: John J. Lee Amphitheater
Conclusion
We predict Yale, with an 89% win probability, will likely beat Harvard on Saturday.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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