Binghamton Bearcats vs Penn State Nittany Lions NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/4/24

Planning on watching today’s Bearcats and Nittany Lions game? Catch the action at Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, PA, as the Nittany Lions hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on B1G+. The over/under for this game is set at 145.5 points, and Penn State is favored by -19.5 against Binghamton in a non-conference matchup.

BINGHAMTON BEARCATS VS PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Binghamton Bearcats +19.5

This game will be played at Bryce Jordan Center at 7:30 ET on Monday, November 4th.

WHY BET THE BINGHAMTON BEARCATS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Nittany Lions.
  • Even though we have Penn State winning straight-up, we like Binghamton at +19.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.

Will Binghamton Shock Everyone at Bryce Jordan Center?

Binghamton Bearcats Records

Last season, Binghamton finished with a 13-15 overall record, including a 7-10 mark in America East play. At home, they were 8-4, with an average scoring margin of +2.6 points per game. On the road, they went 5-11, losing by an average of 9.1 points per game.

The Bearcats were 14-14 against the spread and 13-14-1 on over/unders, with their games averaging 143.4 points. When favored, they were 10-1 straight-up and 7-4 ATS, but as underdogs, they went 3-14 straight-up and 7-10 ATS.

Binghamton averaged 72.1 points per game last season, ranking 204th in possessions per game with 65.6. They shot 46% from the field, placing 113th, and had an effective field goal percentage of 50%, ranking 226th. The Bearcats were 111th in two-point percentage at 53% but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 5.5 threes per game on 17.9 attempts, ranking 339th and 325th, respectively. They shot 30% from three, placing 381st.

Top returners for Binghamton include guard Tymu Chenery, who averaged 14.9 points, 5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 27 games last season. Forward Nehemiah Benson also returns after averaging 10.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.1 assists in 30 games.

Last season, Binghamton allowed 72.2 points per game, ranking 177th nationally. Opponents shot 34% from beyond the arc against them, placing the Bearcats 336th in 3-point defense. They also gave up 19.2 free throws per game, ranking 209th in the country.

In terms of defensive playmaking, Binghamton averaged 5 steals per game, ranking 339th nationally. They also blocked 3.8 shots per game, placing them 120th in that category.

Is a Home Win Possible for the Nittany Lions?

Penn State Nittany Lions Records

Penn State finished last season with a 16-17 record, going 10-12 in Big Ten play. At home, they were 14-5 with an average scoring margin of +8.8 points per game. However, they struggled on the road, posting a 2-12 record and losing by an average of 7.9 points per game.

Against the spread, Penn State went 17-14, and they were 8-13 straight-up as the underdog. They covered the spread in 12 of those 21 games. Their average over/under line was 147.3 points, and their games averaged 148.5 points per game, leading to a 19-13-1 over/under record.

Penn State Nittany Lions Offense Stats

Penn State averaged 75.1 points per game last season, ranking 3rd in possessions per game with 68.6. They struggled with shooting efficiency, finishing 265th in field goal percentage (43%) and 247th in effective field goal percentage (50%). They made 7.7 three-pointers per game, shooting 33% from beyond the arc, placing 237th in three-point percentage.

The Nittany Lions were 69th in free throws made per game, averaging 15.6. They shot 50% on two-pointers, ranking 233rd. They attempted 23.2 three-pointers per game, ranking 129th in attempts.

Penn State Nittany Lions Top Returning Offensive Players

Ace Baldwin Jr: G

  • Games: 33 (Last Year)
  • PPG: 14.2 (Last Year)
  • Assists: 6 (Last Year)
  • Rebounds: 2.7 (Last Year)

Nick Kern Jr.: G

  • Games: 32 (Last Year)
  • PPG: 8.7 (Last Year)
  • Assists: 1.5 (Last Year)
  • Rebounds: 3.9 (Last Year)

Penn State allowed 73.4 points per game last season, ranking 213th in the nation. They were better at defending the three, holding opponents to 30.3% shooting, which was 107th in the country. However, they struggled with fouls, allowing 20.8 free throws per game, ranking 266th.

In terms of forcing turnovers, Penn State averaged 8.3 steals per game, placing them 39th nationally. They also averaged 3.4 blocks per game, ranking 172nd.