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Harvard and Northeastern Set to Clash in Highly Anticipated Basketball Showdown for Boston Fans on Wednesday Night

Harvard and Northeastern will face off in a non-conference game on Wednesday, Nov. 13 in a highly anticipated matchup for Boston area basketball fans. Harvard enters the game with a 1-2 record, while Northeastern is 1-1 overall. Both teams are looking to bounce back from recent losses, with tip-off set for 7 P.M. EST. Northeastern opens as the betting favorite at -4, but the current line has shifted to Northeastern -2. Check below for our prediction on the outcome between Harvard and Northeastern.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Crimson +110 | Huskies -130
• Spread: Crimson +2 (-110) | Huskies -2 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 144 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Northeastern will win straight-up is 57%.

Harvard vs Northeastern Stats

Harvard Crimson

Harvard has started the season with a 1-2 record, being picked sixth in the Ivy League preseason poll. Despite the losses, rookie Robert Hinton was named Rookie of the Week for his strong performances. In their first game, Harvard defeated Marist with a dominant performance, shooting over 60% from the field. However, they suffered a close road loss to Navy and a defeat to American in their following games. Hinton is averaging 24 points per game, while Chandler Pigge is adding 11.7 points and 8.7 rebounds per game. Offensively, Harvard is ranked eighth for field goal percentage and 85th for three-point shooting. Defensively, they are improving, allowing an average of 66 points per game. Overall, Harvard is 1-2 against the spread and continues to work on their performance in both ends of the court.

Northeastern Huskies Analysis

Northeastern Huskies are currently 1-1 overall this season, with Masai Troutman on the CAA preseason second team but out with an injury. Despite starting with a win against Boston University, they recently lost to Princeton. Harold Woods leads the team in points and rebounds. The team is 2-0 against the spread and has been performing well offensively. Defensively, the Huskies have been allowing opponents to score but are working on improving their game.

Northeastern Poised to Dominate Harvard in Wednesday Night Matchup

Two Boston-area schools, Harvard and Northeastern, will battle it out on Wednesday night. Harvard, led by promising freshman Robert Hinton, looks to bounce back from consecutive losses. However, Northeastern, with a versatile scoring capability highlighted by Harold Woods, is expected to have the upper hand in this matchup. Harvard's struggles with turnovers further strengthen the case for Northeastern to come out on top. Therefore, it is advisable to consider Northeastern as the team to cover in this game.

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