The Harvard Crimson (1-1) will travel to the William D. Mullins Center to take on the Massachusetts Minutemen (2-0). Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 13, 2018.
Harvard Crimson vs. Massachusetts Minutemen Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Minutemen had no trouble getting past the New Hampshire Wildcats, 104-75, while the Crimson fell to the Northeastern Huskies, 81-71.
The Minutemen had a much better free throw rate (0.510 vs. 0.203) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.765 vs. 0.484). Harvard, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (19.7 vs. 22.3). Massachusetts rallied around Luwane Pipkins, who recorded 14 points and seven assists. Chris Lewis was a key piece for Harvard with 17 points.
The Crimson won the lone game between these two teams last season, 70-67. Harvard’s 0.316 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Massachusetts, who had a mark of 0.156.
Second-chance opportunities might be scarce for Massachusetts in this matchup. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Minutemen rank 244th in offensive rebounding percentage (27.2 percent), while Harvard ranks 20th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.4 percent).
Harvard Crimson at Massachusetts Minutemen Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Massachusetts, ATS Winner – Massachusetts, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Harvard ranks 88th in assists allowed per game (12.3) while Massachusetts ranks 296th (16.1).
- The Crimson rank 219th in steals per game (5.4) while the Minutemen rank 268th (4.7).
- The Crimson rank 22nd in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while the Minutemen rank 111th (3.1).
- Harvard ranks 44th in rebounds allowed per game (32.2) while Massachusetts ranks 127th (34.1).
