Massachusetts Minutemen vs Harvard Crimson NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Minutemen versus the Crimson? Tip off is at at 4:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on NESN. The game will be played at Lavietes Pavilion in Cambridge, MA. In this non-conference matchup, Massachusetts is favored by -3 against Harvard. The over/under for the game is 146.5 points.

MASSACHUSETTS MINUTEMEN VS HARVARD CRIMSON BETTING PICK

The Pick: Harvard Crimson +3

This game will be played at Lavietes Pavilion at 4:00 ET on Wednesday, November 27th.

WHY BET THE HARVARD CRIMSON:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Crimson.
• Not only will Harvard pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.

Can The Minutemen Secure a Road Victory?

Massachusetts faced a tough road test against Florida State on Sunday, November 24th, falling 92-59. Entering the game as +5.5 point underdogs, the Minutemen not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 37-27 at halftime, Massachusetts struggled defensively in the 2nd half, allowing 55 points while scoring just 32. The game’s total points of 151 narrowly missed the over/under line of 151.5.

Massachusetts struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 30.5% from the field and 12.5% from three-point range, hitting only 3 of 24 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 33.9%, and they managed just 8 assists as a team.

Jaylen Curry and Malique Ewin each scored 17 points, with Ewin shooting 70% from the field. Jamir Watkins added 14 points, hitting 2 of 3 from beyond the arc, while the Minutemen grabbed 17 offensive rebounds and shot 69% from the free-throw line, making 20 of 29 attempts.

The Massachusetts Minutemen struggled defensively, giving up 92 points on 56% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 60% of their two-point attempts, with a 24/40 performance inside the arc.

From three-point range, the Minutemen’s defense couldn’t contain their opponent, who shot 50%, making 9 of 18 attempts. Massachusetts also sent them to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 17 free throws.

Can Harvard Secure a Home Victory?

Harvard Crimson Recent Game/Games

Harvard picked up a 78-67 win over Colgate on Friday, November 22nd. The Crimson were +2 point underdogs but covered the spread with the victory.

Harvard led 36-33 at halftime and outscored Colgate 42-34 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game were 145, exceeding the over/under line of 142.

Harvard’s offense put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 49.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.6%. They hit 60% of their two-point attempts and connected on 37.9% from beyond the arc, making 11 threes. At the free-throw line, they were 9-for-11, good for 81.8%.

Robert Hinton led the way with 18 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 61.5% from the field. Chandler Pigge also grabbed 9 boards, adding 16 points on 7-of-11 shooting. Thomas Batties II and Parker Jones each hit 3 threes, with Jones and Nicolas Louis-Jacques both shooting 50% from deep.

Harvard’s defense gave up 67 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 49% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 60% shooting, as the other team went 18/30 on two-point attempts.

From three-point range, Harvard’s defense saw the opposition hit 11/29 threes, a 37% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 11 times, where they made 9 shots, an 81% clip. Harvard allowed 7 offensive rebounds.