Harvard vs Penn Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 28

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 28, 2023, 11:30 AM
  • Penn (10-11) are -3.5 point favorites vs Harvard (12-8)
  • Total (Over/Under): 135.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN+

The Harvard Crimson (12-8) visit Palestra to take on the Penn Quakers (10-11) on Jan. 28. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Philadelphia.

Penn is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).

The Harvard vs. Penn Over/Under is 135.5 total points.

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Harvard vs. Penn Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Harvard+3.5 -110135.5 -110+140
Penn -3.5 -110135.5 -110-165

Harvard vs Penn Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Penn will win this game with 57.2% confidence.

Harvard vs Penn Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Harvard will cover the spread with 51.3% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Harvard and Penn, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Harvard has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 27 of their last 40 games (+13.70 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Harvard has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 28 games (+11.20 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Harvard has hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 19 away games (+6.80 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Harvard have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 13 away games (+6.70 Units / 47% ROI)
  • Harvard has hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 9 away games (+5.95 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Pennsylvania have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 12 games (+6.80 Units / 52% ROI)
  • Pennsylvania has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 11 games (+6.00 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Pennsylvania has hit the Game Total Under in their last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 91% ROI)
  • Pennsylvania have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 14 games (+2.50 Units / 16% ROI)

Harvard Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Harvard has gone 11-7 against the spread this college basketball season (+3.3 Units / 16.67% ROI).

  • 10-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.2 Units / -5.27% ROI
  • 5-13 when betting the Over for -9.3 Units / -46.97% ROI
  • 13-5 when betting the Under for +7.5 Units / 37.88% ROI

Penn Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Penn has gone 10-9 against the spread this college basketball season (+0.1 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 9-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.8 Units / -7.86% ROI
  • 11-9 when betting the Over for +1.1 Units / 5% ROI
  • 9-11 when betting the Under for -3.1 Units / -14.09% ROI

Penn Offensive Stats & Trends:

Penn has a 27% free throw rate (326 free throw attempts/1,220 field goal attempts) this season — tied for 37th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 31%

Penn has averaged 15.2 assists per game (319 assists/21 games) this season — tied for 35th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

Penn has 15.5 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 36th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.0

Penn has a TS% of 50% this season — 34th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Penn Defensive Stats & Trends:

Penn has forced 9.9 turnovers per game (208 turnovers/21 games) this season — tied for 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.9

Penn has allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (172/546) this season — tied for 32nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%


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