The Harvard Crimson (5-4) will be at home in Lavietes Pavilion when they go head-to-head with the Massachusetts Minutemen (5-4). Action gets underway at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 7, 2019.
Massachusetts Minutemen vs. Harvard Crimson ATS Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last game. The Crimson fell to the USC Trojans, 77-62, while the Minutemen were defeated by the South Carolina Gamecocks, 84-80.
Massachusetts did a fantastic job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (24-34; 70.6 percent) while Harvard had a better free throw rate (0.175 vs. 0.164). Harvard was led by Noah Kirkwood, who recorded 12 points. Meanwhile, T.J. Weeks led the way for Massachusetts, finishing with 15 points.
The Crimson won the lone contest between these two teams last year, 74-71. Harvard had a better effective field goal percentage (0.552 vs. 0.500). Massachusetts, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (12.1 vs. 14.8).
This has potential to be an error-filled game for the offense of Harvard. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, Harvard ranks 283rd in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 22.3 percent), while the pesky defense of Massachusetts has forced the 71st-most turnovers in the NCAA (18.0 percent).
Massachusetts Minutemen at Harvard Crimson Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Harvard, ATS Winner – Massachusetts, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Harvard ranks 29th in steals per game (6.2) while Massachusetts ranks 247th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
- The Minutemen rank 174th in assists per game (14.3) while the Crimson rank 259th (11.8).
- Massachusetts allows the second-fewest three pointers per game (18.6) while Harvard ranks 38th (21.1).
- The Crimson rank seventh in blocks per game (4.3) while the Minutemen rank 161st (3.0).
- Harvard ranks 160th in rebounds per game (36.0) while Massachusetts ranks 296th (34.3).