Harvard Crimson vs Marist Red Foxes Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Marist vs Harvard NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Cambridge.

Marist vs Harvard Prediction

The Red Foxes and Crimson are set to face off at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. The Crimson will host the game at Lavietes Pavilion in Cambridge, MA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 132 points, with Harvard being favored by -4 over Marist.

Marist vs. Harvard Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Marist Red Foxes at Harvard Crimson
Where: Cambridge at Lavietes Pavilion
Date: Monday, November 4th
Betting Odds HARVRD -4, MARIST +142 | HARVRD -174 O/U 132

Red Foxes Preview: Can Marist Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?

Marist Red Foxes Records

Marist finished last season with an 18-13 record, going 13-9 in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference play. At home, they posted a 10-4 mark, winning by an average of 6.3 points per game. On the road, they went 8-9, with a scoring margin of -0.7 points per game.

Against the spread, Marist also went 18-13, with a 10-7 record on the road and an 8-6 mark at home. They were favored in 17 games, going 13-4 straight-up and 10-7 ATS. Their over/under record was 8-22-1, with their games averaging 126.8 points compared to an average O/U line of 132.3 points.

Red Foxes Offense Breakdown

Last season, Marist averaged 64.6 points per game, ranking 356th in possessions per game with 62.5. They shot 44% from the field, placing 237th, and had an effective field goal percentage of 50%, ranking 229th. The Red Foxes made 6.8 three-pointers per game, shooting 35% from beyond the arc, which was 131st nationally.

Looking ahead, Marist returns guards Josh Pascarelli and Jadin Collins-Roberts. Pascarelli averaged 10.7 points per game, while Collins-Roberts added 9 points and 3 assists per game last season.

Red Foxes Team Defense

Last season, Marist was one of the top defensive teams in the nation, allowing just 62.2 points per game, which ranked 9th in the country. Opponents shot 31.8% from beyond the arc against the Red Foxes, placing them 181st in three-point percentage defense. Marist also allowed 18.5 free throws per game, ranking 174th nationally.

In terms of creating turnovers, Marist averaged 6.8 steals per game, ranking 153rd in the nation. They also averaged 2.8 blocked shots per game, which was 282nd nationally.

Crimson Preview: Will the Crimson Win at Home?

Harvard Crimson Records

Harvard finished last season with a 13-13 overall record, going 5-9 in Ivy League play. At home, they were 8-5, with a +1.3 average scoring margin, while on the road, they went 5-8, with a -6.3 average margin.

Against the spread, Harvard was 9-17, including a 5-8 mark on the road. As the favorite, they were 8-2 straight-up but just 4-6 ATS. Their over/under record was 16-10, with an average O/U line of 143.2 points and an average game score of 142.7 points.

Crimson Offense Breakdown

Harvard averaged 70.4 points per game last season, ranking 134th in possessions per game with 65.1. The Crimson shot 43% from the field, placing 268th in field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, ranking 245th. From beyond the arc, Harvard made 7.4 threes per game, shooting 33% and ranking 240th in three-point percentage.

Returning guards Louis Lesmond and Chandler Pigge will be key for Harvard this season. Lesmond averaged 9.8 points per game last year, while Pigge contributed 8.1 points and 5 rebounds per game. Both players will look to improve their production and help boost Harvard's offensive efficiency.

Crimson Team Defense

Last season, Harvard allowed 71.7 points per game, ranking 159th nationally. Opponents shot 32.6% from beyond the arc against them, placing Harvard 240th in 3-point defense. They were better at limiting free throws, allowing just 15.3 per game, which was 47th in the country.

Harvard averaged 6.2 steals per game, ranking 214th, and they were 59th in blocked shots, with 4.3 per game.

Red Foxes vs Crimson Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Red Foxes last ten road games, the team averaged 63 points per game while allowing 65. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 4-6, while going 4-6 straight-up.
In their last three games at home, the Crimson have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 0-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 65 points per game in this stretch.
Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Marist has an ATS mark of 3-2 while going 2-3 straight up.
Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Crimson have gone 4-6 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 8-2.