The Penn Quakers (1-1) get their home schedule started at Palestra against the La Salle Explorers (1-0). Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 13, 2019.
La Salle Explorers at Penn Quakers ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Quakers were blown out by the Rice Owls, 80-61, while the Explorers were victorious over the Iona Gaels, 70-64.
La Salle’s 0.454 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Iona, who had a rate of 0.357. Penn, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (11.2 vs. 15.4). Penn received a boost from AJ Brodeur, who recorded 20 points and eight rebounds. David Beatty, meanwhile had a good outing for La Salle, recording 15 points and eight rebounds.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Penn should have a substantial edge. Since the 2018-19 season, the Quakers defense ranks 100th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.486), while the La Salle offense ranks 320th in effective field goal percentage (0.471).
La Salle Explorers at Penn Quakers Free Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Penn, ATS Winner – Penn, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Penn ranks 17th in assists allowed per game (10.5) while La Salle ranks 168th (13.2).
- The Explorers rank 19th in three pointers allowed per game (18.9) while the Quakers rank 65th (20.2).
- The Explorers rank 55th in steals per game (7.4) while the Quakers rank 175th in steals allowed per game (6.5).
- Penn ranks 158th in rebounds per game (35.5) while La Salle ranks 225th in rebounds allowed per game (36.1).
