Belmont Bruins vs Penn Quakers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/23

Betting on today’s Bruins and Quakers game? Catch the action at The Palestra in Philadelphia, PA, as the Quakers hosts this showdown at 4:30 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 155.5 points, and the Quakers are favored to win at home against the Bruins.

BELMONT BRUINS VS PENN QUAKERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Penn Quakers -3.5

This game will be played at The Palestra at 4:30 ET on Saturday, November 25th.

WHY BET THE PENN QUAKERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-67 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 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.

Is a Road Win Possible for the Bruins?

Belmont, who is 1-3 on the season, will take on Penn today. In their last five road games, which includes last year, Belmont is 1-4 on the road. As of today’s game, Belmont has yet to cover the spread with a 0-4 ATS record. Specifically, when playing on the road this season, Belmont is 0-3 ATS. Looking back at their previous ten road games, Belmont has a 3-6-1 (ATS) record.

So far, Belmont’s games have averaged 174 points per game with the average over/under line being 158.6 points. The Bruins’ last five games have finished with a combined 82 points per game and an over/under record of 3-1.

Belmont’s offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 84 points against Monmouth. They had an overall field goal percentage of 54.8% and made 6/10 free throws. The top scorer for the Bruins was Cade Tyson with 22 points, while Jayce Willingham also chipped in with 21 points.

As they prepare for the upcoming game, Belmont is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 87.6 points per game (212nd). The Belmont defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 93 points and allowed Monmouth to connect on 9 threes.

Do the Quakers Have a Shot at a Home Win?

In today’s game against Belmont, Penn comes in with a 3-1 record. In their last five home games, including one from last year, Penn is 1-4. Penn’s record vs. the spread heading into today’s game stands at 2-2. Over their last ten games, which includes the previous season, Penn has gone 6-3 against the spread.

Through four games, Penn has an over/under record of 2-2-0 with their games averaging a combined 141.2 points per game so far. In the Quakers’ last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 84 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 3-1.

The Penn offense is coming off a game in which they scored 74 points vs. Lafayette. Overall their field goal percentage was 41.8% while connecting on 10 threes. Offensively, the Quakers hold a season-long field goal percentage of 46%, placing them 154th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 118th in terms of percentage and 81st in three-pointers made.

At present, the Quakers’ defense is nationally ranked 85th, allowing 69.0 points per game. The Penn defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 72 points and allowed Lafayette to connect on 10 threes.