Harvard Crimson vs Navy Midshipmen Matchup

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

Harvard vs Navy Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Crimson and Midshipmen. The game is starting at 8:30 ET on None, and it's hosted by the Midshipmen at Alumni Hall (Navy) in Annapolis, MD. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 138.5 points, and Navy is favored by -1.5 at home against Harvard.

Harvard vs. Navy Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Harvard Crimson at Navy Midshipmen
Where: Annapolis at Alumni Hall (Navy)
Date: Friday, November 8th
Betting Odds NAVY -1.5, HARVRD +105 | NAVY -130 O/U 138.5

Crimson Preview: Is a Win at Annapolis Possible for the Crimson?

Harvard Crimson Recent Game/Games

Harvard opened their season with a 79-66 win over Marist on Monday. The Crimson, who were -3 favorites, covered the spread in the home victory.

Harvard led 41-34 at halftime and maintained control in the 2nd half, outscoring Marist 38-32. The game’s total points of 145 exceeded the O/U line of 131.5.

Crimson Offense Breakdown

Harvard's offense was on fire in their last game, shooting 62.5% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 70.8%. They connected on 74.2% of their two-point attempts and hit 41.2% from beyond the arc, finishing with 79 points.

Robert Hinton led the way with 27 points, shooting 75% overall, while Josh Pascarelli added 24 points, hitting 3 of 7 from three-point range. Harvard also shot 75% from the free-throw line, making 12 of 16 attempts.

Crimson Team Defense

Harvard's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 66 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot a scorching 62% from the field. They had particular difficulty defending inside, where the other team hit 74% of their two-point attempts, going 23/31.

From beyond the arc, Harvard's opponent shot 41%, making 7 of 17 three-pointers. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 12 attempts for 75%.

Midshipmen Preview: Will the Midshipmen Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?

Navy opened their season with a 70-63 loss to Saint Joseph's on Monday. Despite being +16.5 point underdogs, the Midshipmen kept it closer than expected. The game’s total points of 133 fell short of the 140.5 O/U line.

Navy led 33-28 at halftime but allowed 42 points in the 2nd half while scoring 30. They'll need to tighten up their defense to improve in future games.

Midshipmen Offense Breakdown

Navy struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 35.8% from the field and 27.3% from three-point range, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 40.3%. They managed to score 63 points, with 14 offensive rebounds and 10 assists, while hitting 81.8% of their free throws.

Erik Reynolds II led the way with 29 points, shooting 52.9% overall and 46.2% from beyond the arc. Austin Benigni also contributed 23 points, shooting 52.9% from the field and 50% from three-point range.

Midshipmen Team Defense

The Midshipmen gave up 70 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 43% from the field, as they hit 20 of their 46 attempts. Navy's defense conceded 12 two-point baskets on 24 tries, a 50% success rate for their opponents.

From beyond the arc, the opposition went 8/22, shooting 36% from three-point range. Navy also sent them to the free-throw line 29 times, where they made 22, or 75%. The Midshipmen limited offensive rebounds, allowing just 5 in the game.

Crimson vs Midshipmen Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last three road contests, the Crimson offense has averaged 65 points per game while allowing an average of 75. Harvard posted an overall record of 0-3 while going 0-3 ATS.
When looking at their past five home matchups, Navy has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 65 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
As the betting underdog, the Crimson have an ATS mark of just 1-4 in their last five games. Harvard posted a straight up mark of 1-4 in these matchups.
The last ten games that Navy was favored, they have an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 7-3 straight up.