Penn Quakers at Brown Bears Betting Prediction 02/08/19

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The Penn Quakers (13-7, 1-3 Ivy) will be at the Paul Bailey Pizzitola Sports Center to challenge the Brown Bears (13-7, 1-3 Ivy) in an Ivy matchup. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, February 8, 2019.

Penn Quakers at Brown Bears Betting Odds

In their last outing, the Bears lost big to the Harvard Crimson, 68-47, while the Quakers barely escaped the Columbia Lions, 72-70.

Penn played a nearly flawless game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.457 (above their season average of 0.192) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.1 (below their season average of 26.3). For those same stats, Columbia was 0.057 and 8.0, respectively. Brown, meanwhile, held Harvard to an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.2 (below their season average of 27.8). Brown was lifted by Obi Okolie, who contributed 12 points and eight rebounds. AJ Brodeur was a key piece for Penn with 24 points and five rebounds.

The Quakers dominated this series last year, winning both contests. In the most recent contest, Penn won 99-93. Penn made good use of their 30 trips to the free throw line, converting on 24 of them (80.0 percent). Brown, meanwhile, was 20-22 (90.9 percent). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.

The offense of Brown (226th in the nation with an offensive efficiency of 102.9) will clash against the elite defense of Penn (74th in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 97.2). The Quakers figure to have the edge on that end of the court.

Penn Quakers vs. Brown Bears Betting Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Brown, ATS Winner – Brown, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Penn ranks ninth in three pointers allowed per game (17.9) while Brown ranks 163rd (23.1).
  • The Quakers rank 50th in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while the Bears rank 115th (3.5).
  • Penn ranks sixth in assists allowed per game (9.8) while Brown ranks 67th (11.8).
  • The Bears average 37.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 64th in the NCAA. The Quakers rank 189th in rebounds allowed per game (36.4).
  • Brown ranks 33rd in steals per game (7.9) while Penn ranks 103rd (6.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Bears’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.8, down from 6.9 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Quakers have scored an average of 70.2 points per game (4.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.4 points per game (1.4 above their season average).