Harvard vs Penn State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 19 Nov 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: Harvard vs Penn State

The Harvard Crimson face the Penn State Nittany Lions, with tip-off scheduled for 18:30 on Wednesday, November 19.

There’s a lot to like about Harvard +12.5 when they meet Penn State. You can get odds of -110 and we need the underdogs to avoid a sizeable defeat.

Harvard Crimson got the win in their previous game. A 56-54 triumph occurred on the road when playing Marist Red Foxes.

Penn State Nittany Lions won their last game, beating La Salle Explorers at home. It was a 83-69 win.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Harvard	17-12	2032	1934	98	8-5	9-7	1L
Penn State	12-20	2358	2539	-181	10-10	2-10	3L

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Harvard vs Penn State Prediction & Picks

This Harvard vs Penn State betting guide features sharp analysis across major markets, including a match prediction, correct score bet, valuable player prop picks and a strategic bet builder.

Game Prediction

It’s hard to resist betting Harvard considering they’ve been given +12.5 on the spread. The underdogs are a good shout at -110 to keep things close in this college contest.

We track all injuries that could impact each team before making our basketball picks. The form guide and latest stats also help the Sportsgambler.com team crunch the numbers ahead of the college hoops action.

Key Harvard vs Penn State stats:

• The +12.5 line has been covered by Harvard in 4 consecutive games on the road.
• The +12.5 line has been covered by Harvard in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The +12.5 line has been covered by Harvard in 15 of their last 20 games.
• The -12.5 line hasn’t been covered by Penn State in 17 of their last 20 games.
• The -12.5 line hasn’t been covered by Penn State in 8 of their last 10 games at home.

Harvard +12.5 Probability

The latest odds at the best betting apps suggest our pick carries a 52.4% chance of winning. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball bet.

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Our Game Prediction

Harvard +12.5 @ -110 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Melih Tunca Over 2.5 Rebounds -175

Melih Tunca (Penn State) can be backed to secure Over 2.5 rebounds at -175. We’re confident that he can oblige with an Overs bet considering the generous line that’s on offer.

Latest Melih Tunca Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 14.5

-118

Under 14.5

-110

Assists

Over 3.5

+115

Under 3.5

-149

Rebounds

Over 2.5

-175

Under 2.5

+135

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Kayden Mingo Under 15.5 Points -120

Kayden Mingo (Penn State) can be wagered to total Under 15.5 points at -120. This gives us confidence that he might not cover the line and you can bet on Player Points.

Latest Kayden Mingo Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 15.5

-110

Under 15.5

-120

Assists

Over 4.5

+105

Under 4.5

-141

Rebounds

Over 5.5

-115

Under 5.5

-115

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Correct Score Prediction

Harvard 63 - 73 Penn State

There’s the chance to land huge betting odds when it comes to the Lions winning on the correct score lines. We’ll try a 73-63 victory in their favor and this should be in the right ball park.

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Harvard vs Penn State 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.

You might not get rich backing Penn State at -1000. However, the sportsbooks’ betting odds imply a 91% chance of winning this college game. Harvard are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +660.

There is a spread of 12.5 and total points has a line of 142.5. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you’re going for Under 142.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

If you’re betting on college basketball, we recommend heading to the top betting sites and scanning through the wide range of team props and game lines. There’s the opportunity to wager pre-game and in-game.

Moneyline

Harvard

+660

Penn State

-1000

Point Spread

Harvard +12.5

-110

Penn State -12.5

-110

Total Points

Under 142.5

-110

Over 142.5

-110

Kayden Mingo is the favorite to score most points. He is priced at -110 to score Over 15.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -120.

Kayden Mingo (Penn State)

Over 15.5

-110

Under 15.5

-120

Melih Tunca (Penn State)

Over 14.5

-118

Under 14.5

-110

Kayden Mingo (Penn State)

Over 4.5

+105

Under 4.5

-141

Melih Tunca (Penn State)

Over 3.5

+115

Under 3.5

-149

Kayden Mingo (Penn State)

Over 5.5

-115

Under 5.5

-115

Melih Tunca (Penn State)

Over 2.5

-175

Under 2.5

+135

Micro betting provides a rollercoaster ride for college basketball bettors. It can be great to enjoy the live lines, with the opportunity to bet on the Next Field Goal. Watch the live action before deciding which way to go.

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Harvard Stats

Penn State Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +12.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
• +12.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -12.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -12.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 134.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 139.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 142.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 142.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 69.80 pts and allowed 64.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 68.90 pts and allowed 70.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 146.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 148.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 142.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 142.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.50 pts and allowed 68.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 75.10 pts and allowed 72.90 pts in the last 10 home games

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

Big Ten	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Michigan	31-3	2952	2353	599	19-2	12-1	1L
Nebraska	26-6	2473	2119	354	19-3	7-3	1L
Michigan State	25-7	2526	2189	337	17-3	8-4	2L
Purdue	27-8	2858	2455	403	16-5	11-3	4W
Illinois	24-8	2700	2234	466	15-6	9-2	1L
Wisconsin	24-10	2822	2581	241	16-2	8-8	1L
UCLA	23-11	2643	2414	229	18-3	5-8	1L
Ohio State	21-12	2633	2402	231	15-5	6-7	1L
Iowa	21-12	2482	2177	305	17-3	4-9	1L
Indiana	18-14	2501	2309	192	15-6	3-8	2L
USC	18-14	2515	2494	21	11-7	7-7	8L
Washington	16-17	2545	2430	115	11-6	5-11	1L
Minnesota	15-17	2241	2193	48	13-8	2-9	1L
Northwestern	15-19	2487	2447	40	11-9	4-10	1L
Rutgers	14-19	2329	2479	-150	11-7	3-12	1L
Oregon	12-20	2267	2366	-99	10-10	2-10	1L
Penn State	12-20	2358	2539	-181	10-10	2-10	3L
Maryland	12-21	2300	2527	-227	9-8	3-13	1L

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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