Brown Bears vs Penn Quakers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/31/25
The Bears and Quakers are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Quakers will host the game at The Palestra in Philadelphia, PA. Brown come into this Ivy League conference matchup as the -1.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 145.5 points.
BROWN BEARS VS PENN QUAKERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Penn Quakers +1.5
This game will be played at The Palestra at 7:00 ET on Friday, January 31st.
WHY BET THE PENN QUAKERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Quakers.
- Not only will Penn pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.
Will the Bears Defense Show Up in Philadelphia?
Brown Bears Recent Game/Games
Brown dropped to 8-8 on the season after a narrow 84-83 loss to Dartmouth on Saturday. The Bears, who were -5.5 favorites at home, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
Brown led 52-40 at halftime but were outscored 44-31 in the second half. The total points for the game reached 167, surpassing the over/under line of 145.5.
Brown’s offense put up 83 points in their last game, despite shooting just 38.4% from the field. They connected on 16 threes at a 41% rate, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 49.3%. Their free-throw shooting was a struggle, hitting only 57.9% from the line.
Ryan Cornish led the way with 25 points, hitting all 4 of his threes, while Brandon Mitchell-Day added 23 points and 20 rebounds. AJ Lesburt Jr. knocked down 6 threes, finishing with 21 points, and Kino Lilly Jr. dished out 10 assists to go with his 17 points.
Even though Brown gave up 84 points, they held their opponent to 38% shooting from the field, including 35% on two-point attempts (12/34). However, they struggled to defend the three-point line, where their opponent hit 16/39 threes, shooting 41%.
The Bears also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they made 11 free throws (57%). Brown allowed 14 offensive rebounds in the game.
Does Penn Have What it Takes at Home?
Penn Quakers Recent Game/Games
The Quakers improved to 6-11 on the season with a 93-78 win over Columbia on Saturday. Penn, who entered the game as +3 underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.
Penn led 44-42 at halftime and clamped down defensively in the second half, holding Columbia to 36 points while scoring 49 of their own. The game’s total points of 171 exceeded the O/U line of 152.5.
The Quakers put up 93 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 51.4% of their 3-point attempts, connecting on 18 of 35 shots from deep. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66.7%, and they also made 80.8% of their free throws, going 21 for 26 from the line.
Sam Brown led the way with 30 points, hitting 8 of 10 from beyond the arc and shooting 75% overall. The Quakers had 20 assists as a team, with Kenny Noland contributing 6 assists to go along with his 16 points.
Despite Penn’s defensive efforts, they allowed 78 points on 50% shooting from the field. The opposing team hit 27 of their 54 shots.
From beyond the arc, Penn’s opponents were 18/35, shooting 51%. They also went 21/26 from the free-throw line, making 80% of their attempts.