The Penn Quakers (6-4) will travel to Burr Arena to take on the Howard Bison (2-11). The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, December 30, 2019.
Penn Quakers vs. Howard Bison ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Bison were beaten by the Harvard Crimson, 60-55, while the Quakers won big over the Widener Pride, 105-57.
Penn dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 48.6 (above their season average of 23.9) and a free throw rate of 0.209 (above their season average of 0.160). For those same stats, Widener was 14.9 and 0.072, respectively. Howard, meanwhile, forced Harvard into a turnover percentage of 22.8 (above their season average of 17.4). Howard’s Charles Williams had a solid performance, finishing with 18 points and six rebounds. Penn rallied around Lucas Monroe, who recorded 13 points and 13 rebounds.
Penn may struggle to create turnovers. Howard ranks 97th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 18.3 percent), while Penn forces the 88th-fewest turnovers (16.5 percent). Also, the Quakers rank 59th in effective field goal percentage (0.552), while the Bison rank 336th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.550).
Penn vs. Howard Free Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Penn, ATS Winner – Penn, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Penn ranks 42nd in assists per game (17.1) while Howard ranks 235th in assists allowed per game (19.4).
- The Quakers rank 45th in three pointers attempted per game (28.4) while the Bison rank 174th (21.0).
- Penn ranks 136th in rebounds per game (37.3) while Howard ranks 259th in rebounds allowed per game (40.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Quakers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.8, up from 3.7 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bison have scored an average of 73.8 points per game (5.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.4 points per game (10.5 below their season average).
