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Princeton vs. Harvard prediction: Harvard favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/17/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Princeton vs Harvard predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Harvard will square off with Princeton in men's college basketball action at Lavietes Pavilion on Saturday, starting at 2:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Harvard as the most likely winner of the Princeton vs. Harvard game.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Princeton vs. Harvard prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between Princeton and Harvard 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives Harvard a 64% chance of beating Princeton. Our predicted final score has Harvard winning 69-66.
According to our model, Princeton (+4.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 133.5 points has a 53% chance of going over.
Princeton vs. Harvard odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Princeton | Harvard |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +4.5 (-108) | -4.5 (-108) |
| Moneyline | +172 | -198 |
| Total | o133.5 (-105) | u133.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Princeton vs. Harvard picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available 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 | Princeton +4.5 | -108 |
| Moneyline | Princeton | +172 |
| Total | Over 133.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Princeton +4.5 at the spread.
Princeton vs. Harvard game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball game between Harvard and Princeton at Lavietes Pavilion is scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM ET.
- Who: Princeton vs. Harvard
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM ET/11:00AM PT
- Venue: Lavietes Pavilion
Conclusion
We predict Harvard, with a 64% win probability, will likely beat Princeton on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Princeton vs. Harvard insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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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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