Harvard vs Northeastern Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/13/24

In this article, we will formulate a Harvard vs Northeastern prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, November 13th at Matthews Arena in Boston, Massachusetts. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Harvard Crimson Betting Preview

The Harvard Crimson are 1-2 this year after they lost to American by a score of 67-55 in their last game. Harvard trailed 35-25 at halftime and they only scored 30 points in the second half in the loss. The Crimson shot 38.5% from the field, 23.8% on three-pointers, and 66.7% on free throws in the game. Robert Hinton led Harvard with 19 points and six rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that defeat, the Crimson lost to Navy by a score of 85-80 but did beat Marist by a score of 79-66 in their first game. Harvard has scored 71.3 points per game and they have allowed 72.7 points per game, while also averaging 33.3 rebounds and 13.7 assists per game this season. Robert Hinton is averaging 24.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game, while Harvard is shooting 50% from the field, 65.2% on free throws, and 34.3% on three-pointers this year. Harvard will take on Colorado after this game.

Northeastern Huskies Betting Preview

The Northeastern Huskies are 1-1 this season after they lost to Princeton by a score of 79-76 in their last game. Northeastern trailed 35-30 at halftime, but they were able to score 46 points in the second half in the loss. The Huskies shot 51.6% from the field, 33.3% on three-pointers, and 60% on free throws in the game. Harold Woods led Northeastern with 27 points and 13 rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Huskies defeated Boston University by a score of 80-72 in their first game. Northeastern has scored 78 points per game and they have allowed 75.5 points per game, while also averaging 32 rebounds and 16 assists per game this season. Harold Woods is averaging 22 points, 11 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game, while Northeastern is shooting 56.9% from the field, 59.4% on free throws, and 38.2% on three-pointers this year. Northeastern will play against Central Connecticut, FIU, and Florida Gulf Coast following this one.

Why Northeastern will cover

• Harvard has lost each of its last five road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• The home team has won nine of Harvard’s last 11 games.
• Northeastern has won the first half in each of its last four home night games against the Ivy League.

Harvard vs Northeastern Prediction 

Harvard comes into this matchup trying to snap their two-game losing streak, and they need a much better offensive effort here. The Crimson only scored 55 points in their last game, but they are still shooting 50% from the field on the season. Northeastern lost a very close game to Princeton last time out, but I like how they have played through two games. The Huskies are shooting over 56% from the field and I can’t take Harvard after last game’s disaster. Take Northeastern here.