Elon vs Pennsylvania Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/1/24

The Elon Phoenix are visiting the Penn Quakers on Sunday, December 1st at The Palestra. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Elon Phoenix 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 Roberts 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 VCU, Rider, George Mason, and Penn State after this one.

Elon Phoenix Preview

The Elon Phoenix have a 3-2 record this season and are coming off an 84-77 win in Notre Dame. The Phoenix are 4-0 against the spread, and 3-1 in over/under, while they have a 2-2 road record. 

Offensively, Elon is averaging 83.4 points per game, which ranks 55th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 72.2 points per game (204th). The Phoenix shoot with 49.5% from the field (39th) and 38.2% from beyond the arc (51st). The Phoenix shoot 74.1% from the free-throw line (98th) and are grabbing 42.2 rebounds per game (28th).

Nick Dorn leads Elon in scoring with an average of 17.2 points and 5.2 rebounds, while TJ Simpkins adds 16.8 points and 3 rebounds. Elon will meet Wofford following this game.

Why the Penn Quakers will win

• Elon has lost each of its last nine Sunday games against non-conference opponents.
• Penn has won 17 of its last 21 day games at Palestra.
• Penn has won the first half in five of its last six home games against the Coastal Athletic Association.

Why the Elon Phoenix will win

• Penn has lost four of its last five games.
• Elon has won three of its last four games.
• Penn has lost the first half in four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Six of Penn’s last seven home games have produced a total of 155+ points.
• Four of Elon’s last five day games have produced a total of 134 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Penn ranks 361st among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (43.6%).
• Penn ranks T33rd among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (25.6).
• Elon ranks 356th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (9.0).
• Elon ranks 356th among Division 1 teams for opponent assist-to-turnover ratio this season (1.73).

Elon Phoenix vs Penn Quakers Prediction

Penn has won both previous meetings against Elon, going for 1-0-1 against the spread. In this Elon Phoenix vs Penn Quakers Prediction, Elon is coming as a -1.5 road favorite. Elon is better both offensively, scoring 18.6 points more than Penn, and defensively, allowing 4.8 points less. The Phoenix boast elite shooting percentages, ranking inside the top 50 of the nation both in field goal and in 3-point percentage, while the Quakers are the 13th-worst team in field goal percentage nationally. The value here lies with the road team, so pick the Elon Phoenix and lay the points on the road.