The Massachusetts Minutemen (2-0) go head-to-head with the Harvard Crimson (1-1) at the William D. Mullins Center. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 13, 2018.
Harvard Crimson vs. Massachusetts Minutemen Free Prediction
The last time Harvard played, they were beaten by the Northeastern Huskies, 81-71. Making free throws was one of Northeastern’s biggest strengths. They were 20-22 (90.9 percent), while the Crimson were just 8-14 (57.1 percent). Chris Lewis was Harvard’s high scorer with 17 points on 7-for-9 shooting.
The Minutemen had no trouble getting past the New Hampshire Wildcats in their last outing, 104-75. Massachusetts made good use of their 32 trips to the free throw line, making 26 of them (81.3 percent). New Hampshire, on the other hand, was just 13-21 (61.9 percent). With 14 points and seven assists, Luwane Pipkins had a solid outing for Massachusetts.
Harvard won the lone contest against the Minutemen last season, 70-67. The Crimson made 18 of their 23 free throws (78.3 percent) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (17.1 vs. 16.2).
It could be a difficult game for Massachusetts on the offensive glass. The Minutemen rank 244th in offensive rebounding percentage (27.2 percent), while Harvard ranks 20th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.4 percent) dating back to last season.
Harvard Crimson vs. Massachusetts Minutemen Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Massachusetts, ATS Winner – Massachusetts, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Harvard ranks 88th in assists allowed per game (12.3) while Massachusetts ranks 296th (16.1).
The Crimson rank 22nd in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while the Minutemen rank 111th (3.1).
Harvard ranks 44th in rebounds allowed per game (32.2) while Massachusetts ranks 127th (34.1).
The Crimson rank 219th in steals per game (5.4) while the Minutemen rank 268th (4.7).
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