Halftime Report
Fortunes may be turning around for Brown after losing three in a row. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead Harvard 41-24.
If Brown keeps playing like this, they’ll bump their record up to 5-12 in no time. On the other hand, Harvard will have to make due with a 9-6 record unless they turn things around (and fast).
Who’s Playing
Brown Bears @ Harvard Crimson
Current Records: Brown 4-12, Harvard 9-5
How To Watch
What to Know
Brown has enjoyed a two-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. The Brown Bears and the Harvard Crimson will face off in an Ivy battle at 2:00 p.m. ET on Monday at Lavietes Pavilion. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Last Tuesday, the Bears came up short against the Bulldogs and fell 80-70. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Brown in their matchups with Yale: they’ve now lost nine in a row.
Meanwhile, Harvard lost a heartbreaker to Princeton when they met back in December of 2022, and they left with a heavy heart again last Saturday. The Crimson were completely outmatched by the Tigers on the road and fell 89-58. Harvard found out winning isn’t easy when you make ten fewer threes than your opponent.
The Bears have traveled a rocky road recently, as they’ve lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-12 record this season. As for the Crimson, their loss dropped their record down to 9-5.
Brown is hoping to beat the odds on Monday, as the experts think they’re headed for a loss. Neither team has fared well against the spread this season; they is 5-10, while Harvard is 4-8.
Brown came out on top in a nail-biter against Harvard when the teams last played back in February of 2023, sneaking past 68-65. Will Brown repeat their success, or does Harvard have a better game plan this time around? We’ll find out soon enough.
Odds
Harvard is a 3-point favorite against Brown, according to the latest college basketball odds.
Bettors have moved against the Crimson slightly, as the game opened with the Crimson as a 5-point favorite.
The over/under is set at 140.5 points.
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Series History
Harvard and Brown both have 5 wins in their last 10 games.
- Feb 04, 2023 – Brown 68 vs. Harvard 65
- Jan 06, 2023 – Harvard 70 vs. Brown 68
- Feb 04, 2022 – Harvard 65 vs. Brown 50
- Jan 07, 2022 – Brown 84 vs. Harvard 73
- Mar 06, 2020 – Brown 64 vs. Harvard 55
- Feb 08, 2020 – Brown 72 vs. Harvard 71
- Feb 22, 2019 – Brown 88 vs. Harvard 79
- Feb 02, 2019 – Harvard 68 vs. Brown 47
- Feb 16, 2018 – Harvard 65 vs. Brown 58
- Jan 27, 2018 – Harvard 86 vs. Brown 77
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