Army Knights vs Harvard Crimson Point Spread Picks

The Harvard Crimson will travel to West Point to take on the Knights. Army has had a difficult time finding its shooting range. They enter this game at 1-2, but have shot just 38% from the field and 27% from deep. Harvard prefers a slow tempo, like many Ivy League teams, and their games have reflected this thus far. Harvard has attempted just 53 shots a game, and this looks like a high total in a game that should be low possessions. Army's lone win came vs. SUNY Maritime, and they shot just 39% vs. a very weak opponent. Harvard is 2-1, but in their most recent game vs. Northeastern, they only managed to squeeze off 46 shots. I don't think shooting is a strong point for either team at this point, and I will make the play UNDER the total.

Army has given up 72 and 75 points in its last two road games. Army is 16-6 OVER the total against teams that allow 42% shooting or less. Harvard prefers to attack on a 6-2 run OVER the total averaging 74.9 points. Harvard has a nice frontcourt matchup advantage with 6-8 Chisom Okpara (16.9 ppg, 5.8 rpg) and 6-7 Thomas Batties II, while guard Malik Mack (20.4 ppg) leads the team in scoring. Harvard is 25-11 OVER the total at home against teams that shoot 42% or less from the field, plus 92-64 OVER after a loss. They're also 25-12 OVER the total at home after having lost two of three. Take Army/Harvard OVER the total.