Pennsylvania vs Penn State Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/29/24

In this article, we will formulate a Pennsylvania vs Penn State prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, December 29th at the Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Pennsylvania Quakers Betting Preview

The Pennsylvania Quakers are 4-8 this year after they lost to George Mason by a score of 85-53 in their last game. Pennsylvania trailed 35-25 at halftime and allowed 50 points in the second half in the loss. The Quakers shot 32.2% from the field, 31.3% on three-pointers, and 55.6% on free throws in the game. Ethan Roberts led Penn with 10 points and 10 rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Quakers defeated Rider by a score of 79-66 but did lose the three games prior to that. Penn has scored 63.2 points per game and they have allowed 73.3 points per game, while also averaging 34.3 rebounds and 12.3 assists per game this season. Ethan Roberts is averaging 16.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game, while Penn is shooting 38.9% from the field, 64.8% on free throws, and 29.3% on three-pointers this year. Penn will face Dartmouth, Cornell, and Harvard following this one.

Penn State Nittany Lions Betting Preview

The Penn State Nittany Lions are 10-2 this season after they defeated Drexel by a score of 75-64 in their last game. Penn State led 37-29 at halftime and added 38 points in the second half in the win. The Nittany Lions shot 42.6% from the field, 21.4% on three-pointers, and 93.3% on free throws in the game. Yanic Konan Niederhauser led Penn State with 18 points and six rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Nittany Lions defeated Coppin State by a score of 99-51 but did lose to Rutgers by a score of 80-76 before that. Penn State has scored 88.4 points per game and they have allowed 67.1 points per game, while also averaging 37.2 rebounds and 19 assists per game this season. Ace Baldwin Jr. is averaging 14.2 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 8.5 assists per game, while Penn State is shooting 50.8% from the field, 74.7% on free throws, and 36.7% on three-pointers this year. Penn State will meet Northwestern after this game. 

Why Penn State will beat Pennsylvania 

• Penn State has won each of its last nine games at Bryce Jordan Center.
• Penn has lost each of its last five road games following a road loss.
• Penn has lost the first half in each of its last six road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Pennsylvania vs Penn State Prediction 

Penn State comes into this matchup with a 10-2 record on the year and they are 7-0 at home. The Nittany Lions are scoring over 88 points per game and they are shooting 50.8% from the field. Penn has lost four of their last five games and eight of their last ten, so they are really struggling right now. The Quakers are shooting just 38.9% from the field and their offense cannot score consistently. Take Penn State to win in a blowout. 

David Racey's Pick: Penn State -25