Harvard Crimson vs Dartmouth Big Green Predictions

Harvard’s Defense Sets the Matchup

The Ivy League reports that Harvard enters Friday’s game 6-0 overall and 3-0 in conference play after beating Princeton 35-7. The Crimson lead the FCS in scoring defense at 12.8 points allowed per game, making them the more likely winner against a 3-3 Dartmouth team.

Dartmouth Has a Path to Stay Close

Dartmouth is 2-1 in Ivy League play and has won three of its last four games. The Big Green rushed for 247 yards and five touchdowns in last week’s 38-18 win at Columbia. Another productive rushing game could shorten the contest and help Dartmouth stay within the 9.5-point spread, but one result isn't enough to support an underdog bet.

SPF Odds and Prediction

SPF lists Harvard at -9.5 and -338 on the moneyline, with Dartmouth at +9.5 and +255. Harvard should win, but laying -338 on the road is difficult to justify without confirmed player availability or broader efficiency data. The margin is also too uncertain to back either side, so the pick is Pass.

The total is 43.5, with the under priced at -115 and the over at -108. Harvard’s defense points toward the under, but the available evidence doesn't establish either team’s usual scoring pace or confirm Friday’s lineups. That leaves the total without a playable edge.