Harvard vs Princeton Prediction 2/21/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Harvard vs Princeton prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, February 21st at Jadwin Gymnasium in Princeton, New Jersey. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Harvard Crimson Betting Preview

The Harvard Crimson are 9-13 (4-5) this year after they defeated Columbia by a score of 87-75 in their last game. Harvard led 44-32 at halftime and they were able to get the win, despite allowing 43 points in the second half. The Crimson shot 59.6% from the field, 55% on three-pointers, and 87.5% on free throws in the game. Thomas Batties II led Harvard with 31 points and seven rebounds, while Louis Lesmond added 17 points and five rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that victory, the Crimson defeated Cornell by a score of 75-73 but did lose to Dartmouth by a score of 76-56 before that. Harvard has won three of their last five games and they are currently tied for fifth in the Ivy League standings with a 4-5 record. Harvard has scored 68.5 points per game and they have allowed 73 points per game, while also averaging 32.1 rebounds and 13.9 assists per game this season. Robert Hinton is averaging 13.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game, while Chandler Pigge is averaging 13.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game this year. Harvard is shooting 44.3% from the field, 73.8% on free throws, and 32.3% on three-pointers this season. 

Princeton Tigers Betting Preview

The Princeton Tigers are 16-8 (5-4) this season after they lost to Yale by a score of 84-57 in their last game. Princeton trailed 32-20 at halftime and they allowed 52 points in the second half in the blowout loss. The Tigers shot 26.8% from the field, 22.9% on three-pointers, and 79.2% on free throws in the game. Xaivian Lee led Princeton with 19 points and six rebounds, while CJ Happy added seven points and two rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Tigers lost to Brown by a score of 70-56 but did beat Penn by a score of 61-59 before that. Princeton has lost four of their last six games and they are currently tied for third in the Ivy League standings with a 5-4 record. Princeton has scored 74.0 points per game and they have allowed 71.5 points per game, while also averaging 35.2 rebounds and 15.1 assists per game this season. Xaivian Lee is averaging 16.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game, while Caden Pierce is averaging 11.6 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game this season. Princeton is shooting 42.9% from the field, 70.1% on free throws, and 35.7% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Harvard will beat Princeton

• Harvard has won three of its last four night games against the Ivy League.

Harvard vs Princeton Prediction 

Princeton comes into this contest with the home-court advantage, but they have lost two games in a row. The Tigers are shooting just 42.9% from the field this year and they have scored 57 and 56 points in those two losses. Harvard has won two games in a row and they are back in the race for the top four in the Ivy League. The Crimson are shooting 44.3% from the field this year, but they are 0-2 in their last two road games. Princeton won the first meeting with Harvard by a score of 68-64, but I feel like the Tigers are trending in the wrong direction, while Harvard has shown improvement. Take the Crimson on the road in this game. 

David Racey's Pick: Harvard +8.5