Harvard vs Brown Prediction 2/28/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Harvard vs Brown prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, February 28th at Lavietes Pavilion in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Harvard Crimson Betting Preview

The Harvard Crimson are 10-14 (5-6) this year after they defeated Penn in overtime by a score of 79-78 in their last game. Harvard led 40-28 at halftime, but they needed a last-second three-pointer to force overtime, before getting the win. The Crimson shot 45% from the field, 22.2% on three-pointers, and 95% on free throws in the game. Robert Hinton led Harvard with 22 points and eight rebounds, while Thomas Batties II added 15 points and two rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Crimson lost to Princeton by a score of 76-71 but did beat Columbia by a score of 87-75 before that. Harvard has won three of their last four games and they are currently tied for fifth in the Ivy League standings with a 5-6 record. Harvard has scored 69.0 points per game and they have allowed 73.3 points per game, while also averaging 31.6 rebounds and 13.8 assists per game this season. Robert Hinton is averaging 15.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game, while Chandler Pigge is averaging 13.4 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game this year. Harvard is shooting 44.5% from the field, 76.1% on free throws, and 32% on three-pointers this season. 

Brown Bears Betting Preview

The Brown Bears are 13-11 (5-6) this season after they lost to Cornell by a score of 85-81 in their last game. Brown trailed 45-40 at halftime, but they did score 41 points in the second half in the narrow loss. The Bears shot 47.8% from the field, 23.8% own three-pointers, and 66.7% on free throws in the game. Landon Lewis led Brown with 20 points and six rebounds, while Alexander Lesburt Jr. added 16 points and three rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Bears defeated Columbia by a score of 86-61 and Penn by a score of 82-72. Brown has won three of their last four games and they are currently tied with Harvard in the Ivy League standings with a 5-6 record. Brown has scored 73.8 points per game and they have allowed 72.2 points per game, while also averaging 36.0 rebounds and 15.3 assists per game this year. Kino Lilly Jr. is averaging 18.0 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game, while Landon Lewis is averaging 14.0 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game this season. Brown is shooting 45.8% from the field, 64.2% on free throws, and 35.1% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Harvard will beat Brown

• Brown has lost six of its last seven day games against the Ivy League.
• The home team has won five of Brown’s last six games.
• The home team has won the first half in four of Harvard’s last five games.

Why Brown will beat Harvard

• Harvard has lost seven of its last eight day games against the Ivy League at Lavietes Pavilion.
• The road team has won seven of the last eight games between Brown and Harvard.
• Harvard has lost the first half in seven of its last eight day games against the Ivy League at Lavietes Pavilion.

Harvard vs Brown Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup with a 5-6 record in league play, so this is a huge game for both sides, as they try to get into the top four in the standings. Harvard is coming off an overtime win against Penn in their last game and they are shooting 44.5% from the field this year. The Crimson have been relatively low-scoring this season, but they have scored 75+ points in three of their last four. Brown has also won three of their last four games and they have scored 81+ points in three straight. Harvard won the first meeting with Brown by a score of 80-67 and while I do think they will win again here, I like the over better.