Harvard vs Penn State Prediction 11/19/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Harvard Crimson and the Penn State Nittany Lions meet Wednesday in college basketball action from the Bryce Jordan Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Harvard Crimson vs. Penn State Nittany Lions prediction.

Harvard Crimson Recap

The Harvard Crimson come into this game looking to build on a 56-54 win over Marist last time out to sit at 4-1 this season. After this game, Harvard will head on the road for a game against Boston.

Crimson Win Back-To-Back Games

Chandler Pigge leads the Crimson in scoring and assists with 15.8 PPG and 3.6 APG while Robert Hinton has 13.2 PPG with 4.4 RPG. Tey Barbour has 11.4 PPG with 5.4 RPG to lead Harvard in rebounding and Thomas Batties III has 10.8 PPG with 4 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Harvard up to this point in the year. As a team, Harvard is averaging 71.2 PPG on 46.2% shooting from the field, 37.6% from three and 78.1% from the foul line this season.

Penn State Nittany Lions Recap

The Penn State Nittany Lions come into this game looking to add on to their 83-69 win over La Salle last time out to sit at 4-0 this season. After this game, Penn State will take on Providence at home.

Nittany Lions Looking To Stay Unbeaten

Melih Tunca leads the Nittany Lions in scoring with 15.5 PPG along with 3.8 APG while Kayden Mingo has 15.3 PPG with team-highs of 5.5 RPG and 4.8 APG to lead Penn State in rebounding and assists. Freddie Dilione V has 12.3 PPG with 3.5 RPG and 2.5 APG and Dominick Stewart has 10.5 PPG with 2.8 RPG as well to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Penn State so far this season. Ivan Juric also has 9.3 PPG with 2.8 RPG and Josh Reed has 8 PPG with 3 RPG. As a team, Penn State is averaging 81.5 PPG on 52.1% from the field, 39% from three and 68.6% from the foul line so far this season.

Harvard Crimson @ Penn State Nittany Lions Betting Trends: November 19, 2025

Why the Penn State Nittany Lions will win

• Penn State has won each of its last 16 night games against non-Conference opponents at Bryce Jordan Center.
• Harvard has lost four of its last five night games against non-Conference opponents.
• Penn State has won the first half in nine of its last 10 games at Bryce Jordan Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Harvard Crimson will win

• Harvard has won each of its last four road games against non-Conference opponents.
• The road team has won the first half in three of Harvard’s last four games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Penn State’s last 10 games against non-Conference opponents at Bryce Jordan Center have produced a total of 144+ points.
• Each of Harvard’s last six road games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 141 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Penn State ranks 365th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (84.4%).
• Penn State ranks T4th among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (7.3).
• Harvard ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for field goal attempts per game this season (50.2).
• Harvard ranks T23rd among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (61.6).

Harvard Crimson vs. Penn State Nittany Lions Prediction

I’m on Harvard and the points here. I think that Penn State is the better team, but the Nittany Lions might have one eye on their MTE this week. The Crimson are one of the better Ivy League programs that usually play up to stronger opposition so give me Harvard and the points here.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Harvard +12.5