Rider Broncs vs Penn Quakers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/20/24
The Broncs and Quakers are set to face off at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The Quakers will host the game at The Palestra in Philadelphia, PA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 132.5 points, and Penn is favored by -3.5 vs. Rider.
RIDER BRONCS VS PENN QUAKERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Penn Quakers -3.5
This game will be played at The Palestra at 6:00 ET on Friday, December 20th.
WHY BET THE PENN QUAKERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Quakers.
- Not only will Penn pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 132.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Can Rider Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?
Rider Broncs Recent Game/Games
The Broncs dropped to 4-7 on the season after a 72-55 loss to Stony Brook on Saturday. Rider, who were -6.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
Rider trailed 34-24 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap, as they were outscored 38-31 in the second half. The total points for the game were 127, falling short of the O/U line of 135.
Rider’s offense struggled in their last game, managing just 55 points on 40.4% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.3%, and they hit only 16.7% from beyond the arc, connecting on just 2 of 12 attempts. At the free-throw line, they shot 57.9%.
The Broncs recorded 11 offensive rebounds and 9 assists. CJ Luster II led the way with 20 points, hitting 6 of 9 threes at a 66.7% clip. Joe Octave added 14 points, while Jay Alvarez and Flash Burton each contributed 13 points. Ben Wight was efficient, shooting 71.4% (5/7) from the field.
Rider’s defense gave up 72 points in their last game, allowing the opposing team to shoot 40% from the field on 21 of 52 attempts. They were more effective in defending the three-point line, where the opposition shot just 2 of 12, or 16%.
Inside the arc, Rider’s defense allowed 19 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 47% conversion rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 19 times, where they made 11, shooting 57%.
Is a Home Win Possible for Penn?
Penn Quakers Recent Game/Games
The Quakers fell to 3-7 on the season after a 66-47 road loss to VCU on Monday. Despite being +23.5 point underdogs, Penn managed to cover the spread.
Penn trailed 36-25 at halftime and scored just 22 points in the 2nd half while allowing 30. The game’s total points of 113 fell short of the 138.5 O/U line.
Penn’s offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 47 points while shooting 36% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 40%, and they hit only 18.5% of their three-point attempts, going 5-for-27 from beyond the arc.
Joe Bamisile led the team with 23 points and 11 rebounds, despite shooting 39.1% overall and 25% from three-point range. Max Shulga added 14 points, hitting 50% of his threes, while Nick Spinoso contributed 12 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists, shooting 62.5% from the field.
Penn’s defense held their opponent to 66 points on 38% shooting from the field, including 47% from two-point range with 20 made shots out of 42 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Penn limited their opponent to 6 threes on 25 attempts, a 24% shooting performance. They also sent them to the line 11 times, where they made 8 free throws, shooting 72%.