Penn vs Harvard Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 19

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  • Harvard is a -4.5 point favorite vs Penn
  • Total (Over/Under): 148.5 points
  • Penn / Harvard TV channel: ESPN+

The Penn Quakers visit Lavietes Pavilion to take on the Harvard Crimson on Jan. 19. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Allston, MA.

Harvard is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-118).

The Penn vs. Harvard Over/Under is 148.5 total points.

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Penn vs. Harvard Odds, Spread, Over/Under

Penn vs Harvard Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Harvard will win this college basketball game with 70.2% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Penn vs Harvard Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Harvard will cover the spread with 58.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Pennsylvania has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 27 games (+9.70 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Pennsylvania has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 14 away games (+7.50 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Pennsylvania has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.50 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Pennsylvania have covered the Spread in 15 of their last 27 games (+1.80 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Pennsylvania have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.05 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Harvard has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 28 games (+6.50 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Harvard has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games at home (+3.60 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Harvard has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 12 games at home (+2.85 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Harvard have covered the 1H Spread in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.15 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Harvard have covered the Spread in 15 of their last 28 games (+0.70 Units / 2% ROI)

Penn Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Penn has a 9-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.4 Units / 14.55% ROI).

  • 8-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.8 Units / 8.87% ROI
  • 6-9 when betting the Over for -3.9 Units / -23.64% ROI
  • 9-6 when betting the Under for +2.4 Units / 14.55% ROI

Harvard Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Harvard has a 8-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.8 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 8-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.5 Units / -3.24% ROI
  • 7-9 when betting the Over for -2.9 Units / -16.48% ROI
  • 9-7 when betting the Under for +1.3 Units / 7.39% ROI

Penn Offensive Stats & Trends:

Harvard has allowed 7.4 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 4th highest among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 7.7

Harvard allowed an average of 1.17 points per shot (1,867 points/1,602 shots) last season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 1.21

Harvard has allowed an average of 1.23 points per shot (1,167 points/949 shots) this season — tied for 3rd highest among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 1.23

Harvard allowed opponents to shoot 43% (684/1,602) last season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 44%

Harvard Offensive Stats & Trends:

Harvard averaged 34% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (495 free throw attempts/1,463 field goal attempts) last season — highest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 29%

Harvard has 14.5 free throw attempts per game this season — 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 20.9

Harvard is shooting 80% from the free throw line (196/246) this season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 73%

Harvard is shooting 47% (447/952) this season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 47%

Penn Defensive Stats & Trends:

Harvard has allowed 7.4 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 4th highest among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 7.7

Harvard allowed an average of 1.17 points per shot (1,867 points/1,602 shots) last season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 1.21

Harvard has allowed an average of 1.23 points per shot (1,167 points/949 shots) this season — tied for 3rd highest among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 1.23

Harvard allowed opponents to shoot 43% (684/1,602) last season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 44%

Harvard Defensive Stats & Trends:

Harvard averaged 34% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (495 free throw attempts/1,463 field goal attempts) last season — highest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 29%

Harvard has 14.5 free throw attempts per game this season — 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 20.9

Harvard is shooting 80% from the free throw line (196/246) this season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 73%

Harvard is shooting 47% (447/952) this season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 47%


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