Furman vs Harvard Picks and Prediction – 12/21/2024

On Saturday, the Furman Paladins (11-1) face off against the Harvard Crimson (3-7) at Lavietes Pavilion in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Get ready for the college basketball season with our college basketball picks.

Harvard comes into this matchup on a one-game winning streak and has dropped three of their last five games. In their recent 72-62 victory over New Hampshire, Robert Hinton delivered an impressive performance for the Crimson, contributing 15 points. This season, Hinton stands out as Harvard's top scorer, maintaining an average of 16 points per game. Following closely, Chandler Pigge ranks as the team's second-highest scorer, with an average of 12.2 points per game. Pigge is also a key player on the boards, leading the team with an average of 7.7 rebounds per game. In terms of facilitating plays, Austin Hunt excels as the Crimson's assist leader, with an average of 4.5 assists per game. Over their last five matchups, Harvard has allowed opponents to score an average of 67.2 points, a statistic they are undoubtedly aiming to improve as they seek to build on their recent win and halt Furman’s current winning streak. On average, the Crimson score 67.1 points per contest this season.

Furman enters this game on a four-game winning streak and has won four of their last five games. In their decisive 100-75 victory against Montreat, Nick Anderson delivered an impressive performance by scoring 21 points for the Paladins. This season, PJay Smith Jr. stands out as Furman's top scorer, maintaining an average of 16.5 points per game. Nick Anderson follows closely as the second-leading scorer, averaging 11 points per game. On the boards, the team relies on Garrett Hien, who leads in rebounds, averaging 5.6 per game. Additionally, PJay Smith Jr. also excels in playmaking, leading the Paladins with an average of 3.6 assists per game. Over their past five appearances, Furman has managed to maintain a scoring average of 72.8 points per game. The Paladins are eager to continue their momentum by securing a fifth consecutive win and aiming for their twelfth victory in the last thirteen matchups. Throughout the season, Furman has consistently achieved an average of 79.1 points per game.

Furman has enjoyed a strong start to their season, securing victories in eleven of their first twelve matches. They are now gearing up to face off against Harvard in Cambridge. On the home front, Harvard has been successful in two out of their three games, while Furman has managed to clinch three wins from their four away games. Look for both teams to lock horns in the first half to set the stage for a close second half. Final Score Prediction, Furman Paladins win 72-68.