Brown Bears vs Harvard Crimson Betting Picks & Predictions
In this content, two basketball teams are set to compete in a conference game in the Bay State. Brown and Harvard are both looking to secure a win. Brown recently lost to
Game outlook
In this content, two basketball teams are set to compete in a conference game in the Bay State. Brown and Harvard are both looking to secure a win. Brown recently lost to Yale at home with a score of 80-70, failing to cover the line as a seven-point underdog. Harvard also suffered a defeat, losing 89-58 to Princeton on the road as a 13-point underdog. Despite Harvard's historical advantage with an 80-63 series lead, Brown emerged victorious in their most recent meeting on February 4, 2023, with a score of 68-65. Currently, Harvard is the favored team with an opening line of -4, and there have been no changes to the betting odds.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Bears +153 | Crimson -180
Spread: Bears +4 (-110) | Crimson -4 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 139.25 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Harvard will win straight-up is 64%.
Brown Bears
Brown University's basketball team is currently struggling, having lost their seventh game out of the last nine. They were defeated by Yale in their most recent game, falling short despite a valiant effort. Brown started the game poorly, falling behind 12-0 within the first two minutes, and continued to play catch-up for the rest of the game. Despite shooting relatively well, with a field goal percentage of 44.6%, they were unable to match Yale's shooting efficiency of 51.5%. Kino Lilly Jr. stood out for Brown, scoring 23 points in the loss. Overall, Brown's offensive performance has been lackluster, with a national ranking of 295th in scoring offense, averaging only 69.5 points per game. However, they have shown strength in rebounding, ranking 82nd in the nation with an average of 38.6 rebounds per game. Defensively, they have been relatively average, allowing 71.8 points per game, placing them 186th in scoring defense nationally. Key players for Brown include Kino Lilly Jr., Kalu Anya, Nana Owusu-Anane, Aaron Cooley, Felix Kloman, Kimo Ferrari, A.J. Lesburt, Landon Lewis, and Malachi Ndur. In terms of shooting percentages, Brown shoots 41.1% from the field as a team, with an average of 7.4 three-pointers made per game at a 32.1% accuracy. Their biggest weakness is their free throw shooting, converting only 63.8% of their attempts, ranking them among the worst in Division I basketball. While these statistics paint a bleak picture, it is important to note that they are ranked 293rd in offense and 171st in defense, with an overall power ranking of 222. This season, they have a 4-12 record and are 6-9 against the spread. Kimo's triple gives Bruno a 15-point lead at the under 8! #EverTrue pic.twitter.com/oULx7tW8NZ