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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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
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.
Moneyline Mage
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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
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Penn is a -1.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Harvard is a +1.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
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.
Penn is a -125 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Harvard is a +105 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Harvard
Penn
2/28/26 6:00pm EST | +1.5 -110-1.5 -110 |
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
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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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
Penn
Game to Overtime
2/28/26 6:00pm EST | Yes +700No -2000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Penn | 18-12 | 0.600 | 12-2 | 4-9 | 9-5 | +2 | 0.643 | L1 |
| Harvard | 17-12 | 0.586 | 8-4 | 9-6 | 10-4 | +1 | 0.714 | L1 |
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.
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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
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
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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.
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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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