Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Massachusetts vs Harvard NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Cambridge.
Massachusetts vs Harvard Prediction
Betting on today's Minutemen and Crimson game? Catch the action at Lavietes Pavilion in Cambridge, MA, as the Crimson hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on NESN. Massachusetts comes into this non-conference matchup as the -3 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 146.5 points.
Massachusetts vs. Harvard Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Massachusetts Minutemen at Harvard Crimson
- Where: Cambridge at Lavietes Pavilion
- Date: Wednesday, November 27th
- Betting Odds UMASS -3, UMASS -149 | HARVRD +122 O/U 146.5
Minutemen Preview: Does Massachusetts Have a Shot at a Road Win?
Massachusetts faced a tough road test against Florida State on Sunday, November 24th, falling 92-59. The Minutemen entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 37-27 at halftime, Massachusetts allowed 55 points in the 2nd half while scoring 32. The game’s total points of 151 narrowly missed the O/U line of 151.5.
Minutemen Offense Breakdown
Massachusetts struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 30.5% from the field and 12.5% from three-point range, hitting only 3 of 24 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 33.9%, and they managed just 8 assists as a team.
Jaylen Curry and Malique Ewin each scored 17 points, with Ewin shooting 70% from the field. Jamir Watkins added 14 points, hitting 2 of 3 from beyond the arc, while the Minutemen grabbed 17 offensive rebounds and shot 69% from the free-throw line, making 20 of 29 attempts.
Minutemen Team Defense
The Massachusetts Minutemen struggled defensively, giving up 92 points on 56% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 60% of their two-point attempts, going 24/40 inside the arc.
From three-point range, Massachusetts gave up 9 threes on 18 attempts, a 50% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 17 free throws.
Crimson Preview: Will the Crimson Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?
Harvard Crimson Recent Game/Games
Harvard picked up a 78-67 home win over Colgate on Friday, November 22nd. The Crimson entered the game as +2 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread with the victory.
Harvard led 36-33 at halftime and outscored Colgate 42-34 in the 2nd half. The combined points for the game were 145, which went over the pre-game O/U line of 142.
Crimson Offense Breakdown
Harvard put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 49.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.6%. They connected on 60% of their two-point attempts and hit 37.9% from beyond the arc, making 11 threes. At the free-throw line, they were 9-for-11, shooting 81.8%.
Robert Hinton led the way with 18 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists, shooting 61.5% from the field. Chandler Pigge also grabbed 9 boards, adding 16 points on 63.6% shooting. Harvard dished out 19 assists as a team, with Hinton leading in that category as well.
Crimson Team Defense
Harvard's defense gave up 67 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 49% from the field, with 29 made baskets on 59 attempts.
From two-point range, the other team shot 60%, hitting 18 of 30 shots. They also made 11 of 29 three-pointers, shooting 37% from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they went 9/11, converting 81% of their attempts. Harvard allowed 7 offensive rebounds.
Minutemen vs Crimson Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Across their last five road contests, Massachusetts has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 66 points per game.
- In their last ten games at home, the Crimson have a straight up record of 2-8 while going 2-8 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 66 points per game in these contests.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Crimson have gone 2-8 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-8.
- Through their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Minutemen have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 2-3.
Massachusetts vs Harvard Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Harvard +3 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.