Match Analysis: Harvard Crimson vs New Hampshire Wildcats – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-11-09
- Time: 5:00 PM UTC
- Location: Lavietes Pavilion, Cambridge, MA
Game Overview
Harvard Crimson (1-0) host New Hampshire Wildcats (1-1) in an early season NCAA basketball matchup. Harvard enters as a strong favorite with dominant home form and more consistent defensive metrics. New Hampshire struggles on the road and has had offensive and defensive shortcomings in recent performances.
Key Factors to Consider
- Harvard is 1-0 with solid defense, averaging about 81 points scored and allowing strong defense. New Hampshire is 1-1, averaging around 66.5 points scored, with weak road form and defensive lapses, including allowing 77+ points recently.
- No recent historical matchups this season; general trend favors Harvard with better home advantage and deeper roster.
- No significant injuries reported for either team prior to the game, allowing full-strength lineups to compete.
- Home court advantage for Harvard is substantial at Lavietes Pavilion; New Hampshire faces travel fatigue and poor road results carry over from last season.
- Harvard, undefeated so far and favored heavily by sportsbooks, is motivated to maintain status and leverage home advantage. New Hampshire seeks to rebound from a tough loss but has shown inconsistency.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | home: -1700, away: +890 | Harvard Crimson | β β β β β 90% |
| Spread | home: -110, away: -110 | Harvard Crimson -14.5 | β β β β β 75% |
| Over/under | over: -105, under: -115 | Under 148.5 | β β β ββ 65% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Harvard Crimson -5% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Under 148.5 22% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Under 148.5 at 22% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 24.8% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Harvard Crimson moneyline, Harvard covering the -14.5 spread, and under 148.5 total points.
Predicted Score: Harvard Crimson 78 – New Hampshire Wildcats 64