Harvard at Pennsylvania odds, tips and betting trends

USA Today

22-02-2025

The Harvard Crimson (9-14, 4-6 Ivy League) aim to end a three-game road losing streak when they visit the Pennsylvania Quakers (7-16, 3-7 Ivy League) on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM ET. In this preview, we take a look at the Pennsylvania vs. Harvard odds and lines around this game.
The matchup between the Quakers and the Crimson currently does not have a line set.
Pennsylvania has a 10-13-0 record against the spread this season compared to Harvard, who is 10-12-1 ATS. The Quakers have gone over the point total in 13 games, while Crimson games have gone over 11 times. Over the last 10 contests, Pennsylvania is 6-4 against the spread and 3-7 overall while Harvard has gone 5-4-1 against the spread and 4-6 overall.
Before watching this matchup, here is what you need to know about Saturday's college hoops action.
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How to watch Pennsylvania vs. Harvard
Game day: Saturday, February 22, 2025
Saturday, February 22, 2025 Game time: 6:00 PM ET
6:00 PM ET TV Channel: NBC Sports Networks
Pennsylvania vs. Harvard prediction
Pennsylvania 73, Harvard 70
Against the spread
Pennsylvania has won 10 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 13 times.
Harvard has compiled a 10-12-1 record against the spread this season.
The 68.6 points per game the Quakers record are the same as the Crimson allow.
When Pennsylvania totals more than 73.1 points, it is 5-4 against the spread and 6-3 overall.
Harvard is 5-4-1 against the spread and 6-4 overall when allowing fewer than 68.6 points.
The Crimson's 68.6 points per game are seven fewer points than the 75.6 the Quakers give up to opponents.
Harvard has put together a 5-1 ATS record and a 5-1 overall record in games it scores more than 75.6 points.
Pennsylvania's record is 5-4 against the spread and 4-5 overall when it allows fewer than 68.6 points.
Players to watch
Pennsylvania
Nick Spinoso paces his squad in both rebounds (6.3) and assists (3.2) per contest, and also averages 12.7 points. Defensively, he puts up 0.8 steals and 0.9 blocked shots.
Ethan Roberts paces the Quakers at 17.8 points per contest, while also posting 2.2 assists and 5.9 rebounds.
Sam Brown averages 12 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game. Defensively, he posts 0.7 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.
Harvard
Chandler Pigge is No. 1 on the Crimson in rebounding (6.9 per game), and puts up 13.3 points and 2.6 assists. He also delivers 1.8 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.
Thomas Batties II is putting up 11.1 points, 5 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game, making 45.3% of his shots from the field and 41.7% from 3-point range, with 1.3 treys per contest.
Robert Hinton is posting a team-high 14.7 points per game. And he is contributing 3.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists, sinking 48.6% of his shots from the field.