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Game time: January 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM ET

Venue: Lavietes Pavilion — Cambridge, MA

Article updated Jan 20, 6:21 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

On Monday, the Pennsylvania Quakers will face off against the Harvard Crimson in an Ivy League matchup at Lavietes Pavilion in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The Quakers, with a

Game outlook

On Monday, the Pennsylvania Quakers will face off against the Harvard Crimson in an Ivy League matchup at Lavietes Pavilion in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The Quakers, with a record of 17-11, are looking to bounce back after a recent loss to Cornell. Meanwhile, the Crimson, with a record of 17-12, are coming off a victory against Brown and have won four of their last six games. Both teams will be at full strength with no players listed on the injury report. Harvard is the betting favorite, with the current line at -6. Keep an eye on this exciting matchup between two Ivy League rivals as they battle for basketball glory.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Quakers +220 | Crimson -275

Spread: Quakers +6 (-110) | Crimson -6 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 139.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Harvard will win straight-up is 73%.

Penn Quakers

The Pennsylvania Quakers are ranked 350th in scoring, averaging 64.8 points per game, and 283rd in points allowed, giving up 75.0 points per game. They shoot 40.1% overall and 30.0% from 3-point territory, while allowing opponents to shoot 44.4% overall and 37.4% from 3-point territory. Ethan Roberts leads the team in scoring with 16.9 points per game, followed by Nick Spinoso with 12.9 points per game. Spinoso also leads in assists with 3.5 per game and rebounds with 7.0 per game. AJ Levine leads in steals and Spinoso in blocked shots. The Quakers have a record of 17-11 this season. They rank poorly in offensive and defensive statistics such as field goal percentage, free throw percentage, and three-point shooting. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot over 44% overall and over 37% from 3-point range. They also struggle with turnovers and ranks poorly in defensive assists.

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Harvard Crimson Analysis

The Harvard Crimson basketball team has been performing moderately this season, scoring an average of 67.7 points per game and allowing an average of 70.5 points per game. They have a shooting percentage of 43.4% overall and 32.4% from 3-point territory. Leading scorer Robert Hinton averages 13.9 points per game, while Chandler Pigge follows closely with 13.1 points per game. The team is led in assists by Evan Nelson with an average of 3.0 per game, and in rebounds by Chandler Pigge with 7.8 boards per contest. Pigge also leads in steals with an average of 1.7 per game, while Thomas Batties II is the team's rim protector with an average of 1.8 blocked shots per game. The team has a power ranking of 198 and is ranked 334th for offense and 166th for defense. They have an overall record of 6-9 (7-7 ATS) with Penn winning 2 out of their last 3 matchups against Harvard. On the offensive side, the Crimson hit an average of 42.93% of their field goals and 31.71% of their three-pointers, while on defense they allow an average of 44.12% of field goals and 32.81% of three-pointers.

Harvard Crimson Dominating in Recent Matchups, Poised for Victory Against Struggling Penn

Harvard Crimson has demonstrated strong performance in recent matchups, outperforming the point spread in the last three games and five of the last seven. On the other hand, Penn has struggled to cover the spread in 10 out of 15 games this season. Harvard's offense averages 67.7 points per game, complemented by a robust defense that limits opponents to 70.5 points. In contrast, Pennsylvania's offense averages just 64.8 points, while their defense allows an average of 75.0 points per game. Opponents are shooting 44.4% overall and 37.4% from 3-point range against Penn. Conversely, Harvard's defense holds opponents to 44.0% shooting overall and 33.5% from beyond the arc. These statistics indicate a potential advantage for Harvard in the upcoming matchup against Pennsylvania.

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SportsJaw Quakers vs Crimson archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Quakers vs Crimson matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Penn Quakers+225 → +265Moved
  • Moneyline · Harvard Crimson-275 → -315Moved
  • Spread · Penn Quakers+6.5 (-110) → +7 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Harvard Crimson-6.5 (-110) → -7 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over139.5 (-110) → 142.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under139.5 (-110) → 142.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Penn Quakers
17-11 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 4-4-2 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Harvard Crimson
17-12 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-20T11:21:36.174Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

On Monday, the Pennsylvania Quakers will face off against the Harvard Crimson in an Ivy League matchup at Lavietes Pavilion in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The Quakers, with a record of 17-11, are looking to bounce back after a recent loss to Cornell. Meanwhile, the Crimson, with a record of 17-12, are coming off a victory against Brown and have won four of their last six games. Both teams will be at full strength with no players listed on the injury report. Harvard is the betting favorite, with the current line at -6. Keep an eye on this exciting matchup between two Ivy League rivals as they battle for basketball glory.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-02-24Penn Quakers 70 · Harvard Crimson 74
  • 2024-01-20Harvard Crimson 70 · Penn Quakers 61
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Penn Quakers defeated Harvard Crimson 82-67

Penn Quakers defeated Harvard Crimson 82-67 on January 20, 2025, a 15-point decision in the series. Penn Quakers' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 39-30. Against SportsJaw's recorded Penn Quakers +7 (-110) spread, Penn Quakers covered, while the 149 combined points finished over the recorded total of 142.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

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Tipster picks

  • JamescashiolaTotal · Under 139.5 (-110)Loss
  • AliencreationSpread · Harvard Crimson -6 (-110)Loss