Harvard vs. Northeastern betting: College basketball preview for Nov. 11

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The Harvard Crimson (2-0) hit the court against the Northeastern Huskies (1-1) as 5.5-point favorites on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The matchup’s over/under is set at 144.5.

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Harvard Cover -5.5 vs Northeastern -112

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Harvard vs. Northeastern betting lines

  • Harvard moneyline odds to win: -243
  • Northeastern moneyline odds to win: +198
  • Spread: Harvard (-5.5)
  • Total: 144.5

Harvard statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • At home last season, Harvard had a better record against the spread (6-5-1) compared to its ATS record on the road (7-8-0).
  • In home games last year, the Crimson eclipsed the over/under 50% of the time (six of 12 games). They hit the over in 40% of road games (six of 15 contests).
  • Harvard won a higher percentage of its games as a moneyline favorite at home last season, going 3-1 (.750). In away games as a moneyline favorite, it had a record of 1-2 (.333).

Last season stats

  • At 68.4 points scored per game and 72.0 points allowed last year, the Crimson were 315th in the country offensively and 182nd on defense.
  • Last season, Harvard was 17th-worst in college basketball in rebounds (28.0 per game) and 239th in rebounds allowed (32.1).
  • The Crimson were 165th in the nation in assists (13.7 per game) last year.

Harvard betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 13-13-1 (Home: 6-5-1; Away: 7-8-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 5.5+: 1-2-0 (As Favorite: 4-4-0; As Underdog: 9-9-1)
  • O-U-P: 12-15-0 (Home: 6-6-0; Away: 6-9-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-3 (Home: 3-1; Away: 1-2)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 7-12 (Home: 3-4; Away: 4-8)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
44.3 (198th in nation) 45.9 (298th) 28.0 (342nd) 32.1 (239th) 13.7 (165th) 11.2 (186th)

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Northeastern statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Northeastern’s winning percentage against the spread at home last season was .538 (7-6-0). On the road, it was .467 (7-8-0).
  • In 2024-25, a lower percentage of the Huskies’ games finished above the over/under at home (46.2%, six of 13) than on the road (73.3%, 11 of 15).
  • The Huskies’ winning percentage at home as moneyline underdogs was .000 (0-2) last season, and away it was .364 (4-7).

Last season stats

  • The Huskies were 278th in the nation last season with 70.1 points per game. At the other end, they ranked 99th with 69.7 points allowed per contest.
  • Northeastern averaged 30.8 boards per game (253rd-ranked in college basketball) last season, while allowing 30.3 rebounds per contest (121st-ranked).
  • The Huskies put up 13.0 dimes per game, which ranked them 219th in the country.

Northeastern betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 15-17-0 (Home: 7-6-0; Away: 7-8-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 5.5+: 2-2-0 (As Favorite: 8-11-0; As Underdog: 7-6-0)
  • O-U-P: 18-14-0 (Home: 6-7-0; Away: 11-4-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 13-6 (Home: 8-3; Away: 3-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-9 (Home: 0-2; Away: 4-7)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
45.2 (147th in nation) 44.2 (201st) 30.8 (253rd) 30.3 (121st) 13.0 (219th) 11.9 (254th)
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