Harvard vs Penn Prediction, Picks & Odds | 28 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Harvard vs Penn

The Harvard Crimson square off against the Penn Quakers, with tip-off scheduled for 18:00 on Saturday, February 28.

We like the look of +106 when it comes to Harvard on the Moneyline. Our betting prediction is that the road team will overcome Penn with something to spare.

Harvard Crimson won their previous game by a 58-56 scoreline. It was on the road against Princeton Tigers.

Penn Quakers were winners last time out. It was a 80-71 home victory against Dartmouth Big Green.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Harvard have beaten Penn in their last two matchups. On the road, they won 79-78 (OT) and followed up with a 64-63 home win. It’s been five wins for each team over the previous 10 H2H meetings.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Penn	18-11	2207	2126	81	12-2	6-9	5W
Harvard	17-12	2032	1934	98	8-5	9-7	1L

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Harvard vs Penn Prediction & Picks

Our Harvard vs Penn tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast and bet builder picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Game Prediction

Harvard look value on the Moneyline and our pick is that the road team will claim a victory in this college contest. We’re happy to take the +106 that they win.

Our expert basketball picks always start with checking the latest team news and understanding how it might impact the matchup. From there, we dive into the most valuable college hoops stats to uncover the insights that matter most.

Key Harvard vs Penn stats:

• Harvard have won 7 consecutive games on the road.
• Harvard have won 8 of their last 10 games.
• Harvard have won 12 of their last 20 games.
• Penn have lost their last 2 games against Harvard.

Harvard Moneyline Probability

According to the top betting apps, there’s a 48.5% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball bet.

The Match Result & Total lines not only give you a chance to back Harvard for the win but also combine this selection with a prediction for how many points will be scored.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Harvard 69 - 65 Penn

There might not be too much between these teams, with our correct score pick being a 69-65 win for the Crimson. There are huge odds available when it comes to this selection.

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Harvard vs Penn Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

There are betting odds of -130 about Penn winning, with Harvard currently available at +108. The sportsbooks award a 48% probability that the road team will be settled as a winning bet.

The current spread is 1.5 and total points is 136.5. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you fancy Under 136.5, then the odds are -105.

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Moneyline

Harvard

+108

Penn

-130

Point Spread

Harvard +1.5

-110

Penn -1.5

-110

Total Points

Under 136.5

-105

Over 136.5

-115

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Harvard Stats

Penn Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 134.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 135.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 138.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 138.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 69.90 pts and allowed 65.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 69.40 pts and allowed 65.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 145.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 143.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 138.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 138.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.40 pts and allowed 71.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 72.70 pts and allowed 70.50 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Ivy League	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Yale	24-6	2453	2129	324	13-3	11-3	1L
Penn	18-11	2207	2126	81	12-2	6-9	5W
Harvard	17-12	2032	1934	98	8-5	9-7	1L
Columbia	16-12	2146	2007	139	9-5	7-7	2L
Cornell	15-13	2477	2335	142	7-4	8-9	1L
Dartmouth	11-16	2047	2071	-24	5-8	6-8	3L
Princeton	9-20	1989	2087	-98	8-6	1-14	1L
Brown	8-18	1785	1858	-73	5-8	3-10	3L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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