HARVARD CRIMSON @ NORTHEASTERN HUSKIES

Harvard brings the series edge

Harvard leads the all-time series 41-20, but Northeastern hosts this meeting in Boston.

Crimson showed defensive control in Chicago

Harvard opened its road swing with a 63-47 win over UChicago, holding the Maroons to 20 first-half points.

Batties gives Harvard an interior focal point

Thomas Batties II led Harvard with 19 points against UChicago, plus six rebounds and three blocks.

Huskies have shown they can rally

Northeastern erased a large deficit against Boston University and briefly took the lead on Ryan Williams’ three-pointer.

Northeastern’s ball security is a concern

Northeastern committed 19 turnovers against Virginia, which converted them into 22 points.

Pick Ideas

Angles drawn from the matchup analysis above and refreshed as the news changes. They are a separate read from the LineCrush pick for this matchup, so the two can land on different sides.

Harvard moneyline lean

Harvard moneyline is the lean given its 2-0 start and Northeastern’s 0-2 record; prefer it over laying points around the listed -2.5 spread.

Cautious lean to the under

Consider a small under lean at 146.5 because a slower, half-court contest would favor Harvard, though Northeastern can score in bursts.