The Harvard Crimson are 3-0 both SU and ATS in their last three games against the Pennsylvania Quakers as those Ivy League schools hit the hardwood together in college basketball betting action at the sportsbooks on Friday.
Going back farther, Harvard is 8-2 SU and 6-4 ATS in its last 10 games against Pennsylvania dating back to 2010, with the Crimson topping the Quakers 63-38 in their first meeting of this season on January 31. The UNDER has paid off for bettors in five of their last seven matchups.
Pennsylvania Quakers vs Harvard Crimson Sportsbook Odds and Betting Line
The Harvard Crimson were listed as -16-point favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.
Pennsylvania Quakers vs Harvard Crimson Odds and Stats.
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Pennsylvania Quakers have watched them go 7-14 and 8-8 ATS on the college basketball season, while the Harvard Crimson are at 17-5 and 8-9 ATS. In totals betting, the Harvard Crimson are 5-7, while the Pennsylvania Quakers have a 4-8 mark.
The Crimson - Quakers odds would favor the Crimson if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Harvard is rated No. 65 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Pennsylvania is at No. 306.
How Pennsylvania Quakers vs Harvard Crimson Stats Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Pennsylvania is ranked No. 179 in NCAA basketball at 33.1 per game. Contrast that with Harvard's No. 96 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Harvard is the No. 213-ranked team in the country at 5.05 per game, while Pennsylvania rates No. 203 at 5.24 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Matt Howard scored 19 points in a futile effort to lead the Quakers to a win (they lost 71-55 to Brown at Palestra on Saturday).
The Crimson blew out Cornell on Saturday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 61-40 win at Lavietes Pavilion.
Pennsylvania Quakers vs Harvard Crimson Betting Odds Trends
Pennsylvania is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Pennsylvania is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Pennsylvania's last 10 games
Pennsylvania is 5-18 SU in its last 23 games on the road
Harvard is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Harvard is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
Harvard is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Pennsylvania
Harvard is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing Pennsylvania
Next Betting Matchups
Pennsylvania at Dartmouth, Saturday, February 21st
Harvard at Princeton, Saturday, February 21st
