Harvard vs Penn Basketball Odds

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The Crimson will play the Quakers on Saturday, February 28th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 6:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Harvard and Penn are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, February 28th, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Harvard currently has a 98.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Penn is 98.33.
  • Away Harvard - Harvard starts this game with a 7-5 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the Ivy League Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Penn - Penn meets Harvard boasting a 10-2 record as a home team. They currently rank 1st in the Ivy League Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Harvard currently ranks 2nd (0.700) in the Ivy League Conference, with Penn now standing 3rd (0.600) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Ivy League Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Harvard has a 0.583 overall win percentage, with Penn matching up with a 0.565 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Harvard currently possesses 14-10 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Penn has tallied a 13-10 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hocus pocus, Harvard and Penn clash in a magical basketball showdown on Saturday.

Harvard 14-10, Penn 13-10, conference records crucial for tournament seeds. Ivy League battle!

Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. Harvard 7-3 conference standing, Penn 6-4, who will emerge victorious?

Harvard on a losing streak, Penn on a winning streak, who will prevail? We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. Get ready for a spellbinding game between these two powerhouse teams!

Best Crimson at Quakers Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Harvard		Favorite

Penn
+1.5 -110 BetMGM
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-1.5 -110 BetMGM
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Penn has a -1.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Harvard has a +1.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. Harvard is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
137.5 o -105 BetMGM
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137.5 u -115 BetMGM
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BetMGM has the best over line of 137.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 137.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Harvard		Favorite

Penn
+105 BetMGM
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-125 BetMGM
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Penn is the -125 moneyline favorite. Risk $125 to win $100 on Penn at BetMGM. Harvard is the +105 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $105 on Harvard. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Harvard vs Penn College Basketball game on Saturday, February 28th, 2026?

Penn is a -1.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Harvard is a +1.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Harvard vs Penn College Basketball game on Saturday, February 28th, 2026?

The best over line is 137.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 137.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Harvard vs Penn College Basketball game on Saturday, February 28th, 2026?

Penn is a -125 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Harvard is a +105 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game		 BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
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Harvard
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2/28/26 6:00pm EST
+1.5 -110-1.5 -110
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Underdog Harvard - Harvard bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A +1.5 Harvard underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.

Favorite Penn - Penn bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A -1.5 Penn favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.

Harvard at Penn Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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Harvard
Penn
First to 5 Points
2/28/26 6:00pm EST
-115-120Bet
Harvard
Penn
First to 10 Points
2/28/26 6:00pm EST
-110-125Bet
Harvard
Penn
First to 15 Points
2/28/26 6:00pm EST
-110-125Bet
Harvard
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Game to Overtime
2/28/26 6:00pm EST
Yes +700No -2000Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Harvard, Penn
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Penn18-120.60012-24-99-5+20.643L1
Harvard17-120.5868-49-610-4+10.714L1

Harvard & Penn Futures Odds

Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.

Harvard Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Harvard YR: futures available

Penn Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Penn YR: futures available

Harvard & Penn Team Pages

Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:

How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Harvard vs Penn College Basketball Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

    Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, February 28th, 2026 at 6:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Harvard vs Penn Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Harvard vs Penn Game.

  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

    Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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