NCAAB · Final

Dartmouth Tops Harvard in Close Contest

Monday, January 5, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Lavietes Pavilion

Dartmouth Big Green 76, Harvard Crimson 68, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Dartmouth Big Green vs Harvard Crimson?

Dartmouth Big Green beat Harvard Crimson 76-68 at Lavietes Pavilion on January 5, 2026.

Who was favored in Dartmouth Big Green vs Harvard Crimson?

Harvard Crimson were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -340 (about 77% implied). The underdog won.

In a competitive matchup at Lavietes Pavilion, the Dartmouth Big Green defeated the Harvard Crimson with a final score of 76-68. This victory marked an important moment for Dartmouth, improving their record to 8-7, while Harvard fell to 7-9. The game was notable as both teams entered with similar records, with Harvard at 7-8 and Dartmouth at 7-7 prior to the game.

Dartmouth's recent form has been strong, with a record of 6-4 in their last ten games and a scoring average of 81.2 points per game, alongside an average of 71.6 points allowed. Their last game prior to facing Harvard was a dominant win against the Elms Blazers, where they triumphed 107-43. In contrast, Harvard had a record of 4-6 in their last ten games, averaging 68.4 points scored and 70.3 points allowed. They entered the game on a one-game winning streak after defeating the Colgate Raiders 78-69.

When considering home and away performance, Harvard had a home record of 2-0 in their last ten games, while their away record stood at 2-6. Dartmouth, on the other hand, had a home record of 4-0 and an away record of 2-4 in their recent outings. This game was particularly significant as it was a chance for Harvard to assert themselves at home against a rival team.

Historically, the two teams have faced each other twice in the 2025 season, splitting the series with each team winning one game. Harvard won their last meeting on March 8, 2025, with a score of 66-58, while Dartmouth had previously defeated Harvard 76-56 on February 8, 2025.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but the impact of player availability could have influenced the game dynamics. The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had Harvard as a 7.5-point favorite, with a total set at 148.5. The moneyline reflected Harvard at -340 and Dartmouth at 270, indicating a strong belief in Harvard's home advantage prior to the game.

The conditions during the game appeared to favor a competitive atmosphere, typical of college basketball rivalries. As the game progressed, Dartmouth maintained a slight edge, with key scoring plays in the second half, including free throws from Kareem Thomas and a crucial tip-in from Brandon Mitchell-Day that helped solidify their lead. The final minutes showcased Dartmouth's ability to capitalize on free throw opportunities, ultimately sealing their victory.

Fans watching the game were likely focused on the performance of Dartmouth's Kareem Thomas, who made significant contributions in the second half, and the overall team effort that led to their win. The game highlighted the competitive nature of both teams and set the stage for future matchups in the season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	HARV -7.5	148.5 o -108 / u -112	Dartmouth Big Green +270 · Harvard Crimson -340

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Leaders

PointsRobert Hinton16Harvard Crimson
AssistsThomas Batties III5Harvard Crimson
ReboundsThomas Batties III8Harvard Crimson
PointsKareem Thomas19Dartmouth Big Green
AssistsConnor Amundsen4Dartmouth Big Green
ReboundsBrandon Mitchell-Day7Dartmouth Big Green

Recent form

Harvard Crimson

Last 10: 4-6Streak W168.4 scored · 70.3 allowed per game2-0 at home

W78-69at Colgate RaidersDec 28
L59-85at St. John's Red StormDec 23
W81-53vs Holy Cross CrusadersDec 20
L69-79at Furman PaladinsDec 6
L71-78at Massachusetts MinutemenDec 4
W56-53vs Bryant BulldogsNov 29
L60-73at Boston College EaglesNov 26
L74-75at Boston University TerriersNov 22
L80-84at Penn State Nittany LionsNov 19
W56-54at Marist Red FoxesNov 16

Dartmouth Big Green

Last 10: 6-4Streak W181.2 scored · 71.6 allowed per game2-4 away

W107-43vs Elms BlazersJan 1
L72-94at Florida GatorsDec 29
L63-85at Sacred Heart PioneersDec 19
W89-64at Holy Cross CrusadersDec 16
W77-64vs Boston University TerriersDec 13
L55-76at Colorado State RamsDec 10
L80-93at Wyoming CowboysDec 6
W69-68vs New Hampshire WildcatsDec 4
W87-61at Saint Peter's PeacocksNov 29
W113-68vs Maine Augusta MooseNov 19

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Yale	24-7	-	11-3
Harvard	17-12	1	10-4
Pennsylvania	18-12	2	9-5
Cornell	15-13	3	8-6
Columbia	16-12	6	5-9
Dartmouth	11-16	6	5-9
Princeton	9-20	6	5-9
Brown	9-18	8	3-11

Box score

Stat	Dartmouth Big Green	Harvard Crimson
Field goals	25-46	25-62
Field goal %	54	40
Three-pointers	9-20	7-25
Three-point %	45	28
Free throws	17-29	11-15
Free throw %	59	73
Rebounds	34	31
Offensive rebounds	7	13
Defensive rebounds	27	18
Assists	7	11
Steals	7	6
Blocks	6	1
Turnovers	11	8
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	1
Technical fouls, total	0	1
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	7	13
Fast-break points	5	4
Points in the paint	30	32
Fouls	20	17
Largest lead	8	1
Lead changes	6	6
Time in front	88	3

How the scoring went

1st Half38-36Tey Barbour makes free throw 1 of 2
1st Half38-37Tey Barbour makes free throw 2 of 2
1st Half40-37Anton Strelnikov makes layup
1st Half40-39Thomas Batties III makes driving layup
2nd Half40-41Robert Hinton makes driving layup
2nd Half41-41Connor Amundsen makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half42-41Connor Amundsen makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half42-43Tey Barbour makes layup (Robert Hinton assists)
2nd Half45-43Connor Amundsen makes 23-foot three point jumper (Brandon Mitchell-Day assists)
2nd Half47-43Brandon Mitchell-Day makes 10-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half47-45Robert Hinton makes 14-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half49-45Jayden Williams makes driving layup
2nd Half51-45Connor Amundsen makes 10-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half51-47Chandler Pigge makes layup
2nd Half54-47Kareem Thomas makes 24-foot three point step back jumpshot
2nd Half55-47Brandon Mitchell-Day makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half55-49Robert Hinton makes driving layup
2nd Half55-51Thomas Batties III makes layup
2nd Half55-53Robert Hinton makes 8-foot jumper
2nd Half55-55Tey Barbour makes layup (Chandler Pigge assists)
2nd Half56-55Cameron McNamee makes free throw 3 of 3
2nd Half58-55Kareem Thomas makes 2-foot dunk
2nd Half61-55Connor Amundsen makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
2nd Half61-58Chandler Pigge makes 23-foot three point jumper (Robert Hinton assists)
2nd Half61-60Robert Hinton makes layup (Austin Hunt assists)
2nd Half63-60Brandon Mitchell-Day makes driving layup (Connor Amundsen assists)
2nd Half65-60Brandon Mitchell-Day makes 8-foot jumper
2nd Half65-62Robert Hinton makes driving layup
2nd Half67-62Nikola Abusara makes layup
2nd Half67-65Austin Hunt makes 25-foot three pointer
2nd Half68-65Connor Amundsen makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half69-65Connor Amundsen makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half70-65Kareem Thomas makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half70-66Thomas Batties III makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half72-66Brandon Mitchell-Day makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half72-67Austin Hunt makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half72-68Austin Hunt makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half73-68Cameron McNamee makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half75-68Kareem Thomas makes layup
2nd Half76-68Kareem Thomas makes free throw 1 of 2