Harvard vs. Bryant betting: College basketball preview for Nov. 29

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The Harvard Crimson (4-4) are favored (-8.5) to end a three-game losing streak when they host the Bryant Bulldogs (2-5) at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at Lavietes Pavilion. The matchup airs on ESPN+. The point total in the matchup is set at 138.5.

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Harvard Cover -8.5 vs Bryant -107

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Harvard vs. Bryant betting lines

  • Harvard moneyline odds to win: -403
  • Bryant moneyline odds to win: +308
  • Spread: Harvard (-8.5)
  • Total: 138.5

Harvard statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Harvard covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than away games last season. Harvard covered six times in 12 opportunities at home, and it covered seven times in 15 opportunities on the road.
  • When it came to point totals, the Crimson hit the over more often at home last year, as they eclipsed the total six times in 12 opportunities (50%). On the road, they hit the over six times in 15 opportunities (40%).
  • As a moneyline favorite, Harvard won a higher percentage of its games at home (.750) compared to road games (.333) last season.

Last season stats

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

Harvard betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 3-4-0 (Home: 0-2-0; Away: 3-1-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 8.5+: 0-1-0 (As Favorite: 1-3-0; As Underdog: 2-1-0)
  • O-U-P: 3-4-0 (Home: 1-1-0; Away: 1-3-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-2 (Home: 1-1; Away: 1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-2 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-2)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
47.5 (99th in nation) 44.6 (237th) 28.9 (318th) 27.8 (53rd) 14.1 (200th) 11.0 (121st)

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Bryant statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Last year, Bryant was 7-6-0 at home against the spread (.538 winning percentage). Away, it was 7-10-0 ATS (.412).
  • In 2024-25, a lower percentage of the Bulldogs’ games finished above the over/under at home (23.1%, three of 13) compared to away (58.8%, 10 of 17).

Last season stats

  • The Bulldogs were lifted by their offense last year, as they ranked 22nd-best in college basketball by posting 81.8 points per game. They ranked 245th in college basketball in points allowed (74.2 per contest).
  • Bryant was top-25 last season in rebounding, ranking fourth-best in college basketball with 38.0 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, it ranked 239th with 32.1 rebounds allowed per contest.
  • The Bulldogs delivered 14.9 assists per game, which ranked them 83rd in college basketball.

Bryant betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 3-3-0 (Home: 1-0-0; Away: 2-3-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 8.5+: 2-2-0 (As Favorite: 1-0-0; As Underdog: 2-3-0)
  • O-U-P: 1-5-0 (Home: 1-0-0; Away: 0-5-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 1-0 (Home: 1-0; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-4 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-4)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
37.3 (355th in nation) 42.2 (131st) 31.3 (259th) 35.4 (328th) 12.1 (296th) 14.6 (332nd)
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