Penn Quakers vs Lafayette Leopards NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/12/24

Betting on today’s Quakers and Leopards game? Catch the action at Kirby Sports Center in Easton, PA, as the Leopards hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. Penn is the -1 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Lafayette. The over/under for the game is set at 140.5 points.

PENN QUAKERS VS LAFAYETTE LEOPARDS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Lafayette Leopards +1

This game will be played at Kirby Sports Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, November 12th.

WHY BET THE LAFAYETTE LEOPARDS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Leopards.
• Not only will Lafayette pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.

Will Penn Shock Everyone at Kirby Sports Center?

The Quakers opened their season with an 87-84 win over Maryland Eastern Shore on Thursday. Playing at home, Penn entered the game as -19 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 171, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 139.5.

Penn led 34-31 at halftime and both teams scored 53 points in the second half.

The Quakers put up 87 points in their latest game, shooting 43.1% from the field and 35.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 12 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.4%, and they connected on 75.8% of their free throws, going 25-for-33 from the line. They also grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 18 assists.

Ethan Roberts led the way with 25 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 5-for-10 from three. Christopher Flippin was efficient, hitting 9 of 11 shots for 20 points and pulling down 13 boards. Ketron Shaw added 24 points and 5 assists, despite shooting just 31.8% from the field.

Despite Penn’s defense allowing 84 points, they held their opponent to 43% shooting from the field. The Quakers gave up 54% shooting on two-pointers, with their opponent hitting 13 of 24 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Penn’s defense allowed 12 threes on 34 attempts, a 35% shooting rate. Their opponent also went to the line 33 times, making 25 free throws for 75%. Penn allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.

Can Lafayette Lock in a Home Win?

Lafayette Leopards Recent Game/Games

The Leopards dropped their season opener on Saturday, falling 81-60 to La Salle on the road. Entering the game as +8.5 point underdogs, Lafayette not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 45-28 at halftime, the Leopards showed some improvement in the second half, scoring 32 points while allowing 36. The game’s total points of 141 exceeded the O/U line of 132.5.

Lafayette struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 36.1% from the field and 30% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.6%, and they hit only 7 of 15 free throws (46.7%).

Andrés Marrero led the way with 18 points, hitting 4 of 9 from deep. Devin Hines added 17 points in 17 minutes, while Jahlil White contributed 16 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 6 of 7 from the floor.

Despite Lafayette’s defensive efforts, they gave up 81 points in their last game, with their opponent shooting 44% from the field. The Leopards allowed 48% shooting on two-point attempts, with their opponent making 20 of 41 shots.

From beyond the arc, Lafayette’s defense saw their opponent hit 7 of 20 three-point attempts, good for 35%. They also sent them to the line 26 times, where they converted 20 free throws, shooting 76%. The Leopards gave up 15 offensive rebounds in the game.