Penn Quakers at Princeton Tigers Betting Prediction 01/05/19

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The Penn Quakers (10-4) will be at L. Stockwell Jadwin Gymnasium to square off with the Princeton Tigers (7-5) in an Ivy matchup. Action begins at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.

Penn Quakers at Princeton Tigers Betting Odds

Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Tigers easily got past the DeSales Bulldogs 85-51, while the Quakers barely escaped the George Mason Patriots 72-71.

Penn was 8-20 on three pointers (40.0 percent). George Mason, meanwhile, was 2-8 (25.0 percent). The Tigers, meanwhile, had a much better free throw rate (0.333 vs. 0.050) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (48.8 vs. 24.4). Myles Stephens had a good performance for Princeton with 21 points. Penn received a boost from AJ Brodeur, who recorded 19 points and 10 rebounds.

The Quakers dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in both games. In the most recent contest, Penn won 82-65. Penn’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Princeton. The Quakers had a rate of 0.616 while the Tigers posted a mark of 0.465. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.

Princeton might have a tough time scoring as they clash against one of the country’s best defenses. Penn currently ranks 87th in defensive efficiency, while the Tigers rank 244th in offensive efficiency.

Penn Quakers vs. Princeton Tigers Pick

Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Penn, ATS Winner – Penn, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Penn ranks 33rd in assists per game (16.1) while Princeton ranks 192nd (11.8).
  • The Quakers average 7.4 steals per game, which ranks 67th in the country. The Tigers rank 94th in steals allowed per game (6.3).
  • The Quakers rank 16th in three pointers allowed per game (18.2) while the Tigers rank 147th (23.3).
  • Penn averages 36.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 139th in the nation. Princeton ranks 207th in rebounds allowed per game (37.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Quakers have scored an average of 76.2 points per game (0.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.6 points per game (0.0 below their season average).
  • The Tigers have outscored opponents by an average of 5.0 points in their last five games. On the season, Princeton has lost by an average of 1.9 points.