Pennsylvania (2-3) vs Navy (2-4)
Game Info: Friday, November 29, 2024 at 4:30 pm (Palestra)
Betting Odds: Pennsylvania -5.5 / Navy +5.5 --- Over/Under: 144.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Navy Midshipmen are visiting the Penn Quakers on Friday, November 29th at The Palestra. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Navy Midshipmen vs Penn Quakers Prediction.
Penn Quakers Preview
The Penn Quakers have a 2-3 record this season and are coming off a 49-93 loss to Villanova. The Quakers are 4-2 against the spread, and 3-3 in over/under while having a 2-0 home record.
Offensively, Penn is averaging 64.8 points per game, which ranks 334th in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 77 points per game (298th). The Quakers shoot 37.9% from the field (354th) and 32% from beyond the arc (241st). The Quakers shoot 61.2% from the free throw line (346th) and are grabbing 34.2 rebounds per game (283rd).
Ethan Robert leads Penn in scoring this season, with an average of 13.6 points and 5 rebounds, while Sam Brown adds 11.2 points and 4.2 rebounds. Penn will face Maine, Elon, VCU, Rider, and George Mason after this game.
Navy Midshipmen Preview
The Navy Midshipmen have a 2-4 record this season and are coming off a 94-43 win over Washington College. The Midshipmen are 2-3 against the spread, and 3-2 in over/under, while having a 0-1 road record.
Offensively, Navy is averaging 75 points per game, which ranks 212th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 73.8 points per game (242nd). The Midshipmen shoot 42.7% from the field (261st) and 31.7% from beyond the arc (249th). The Midshipmen shoot 73.3% from the free-throw line (113th) and are grabbing 36.8 rebounds per game (192nd).
Austin Benigni leads Navy in scoring this season, with an average of 18.7 points and a team-high 4.7 assists, while Aidan Kehoe adds 11.7 points and a team-high 8.5 rebounds.
Why the Penn Quakers will win
- Navy has lost each of its last eight road games against non-conference opponents.
- Penn has won each of its last seven home games against the Patriot League.
- Penn has won the first half in each of its last seven home games against the Patriot League.
Why the Navy Midshipmen will win
- Penn has lost each of its last seven games following a road loss.
- Navy has won each of its last four games against the Ivy League.
- Navy has won the first half in each of its last five games against the Ivy League.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Navy's last six road games has produced a total of 139 or fewer points.
- Each of Penn's last five home games has produced a total of 155+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Penn ranks 360th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (42.9%).
- Penn ranks 358th among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (20.6).
Navy Midshipmen vs Penn Quakers Prediction
In their previous 8 meetings, both teams are tied 4-4 wins, with Navy being 5-3 against the spread. In this Navy Midshipmen vs Penn Quakers Prediction, Penn is coming as a -5.5 home favorites, but we are going to take a look at the total. Both teams score 139.8 points per game combined and the Quakers are sitting in the bottom 30 of the nation offensively. Penn is also a bottom-12 team in field goal percentages, while Navy is bottom-100 both in field goal and in 3-point percentage. With both teams having so much trouble shooting the ball, I expect points to be at a premium. Take the under.
Nikos’s Pick Under 144.5
AUTHOR: Nikos Lagouretos
