Navy Midshipmen vs Penn Quakers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/24
The Midshipmen and Quakers are set to face off at 4:30 ET on ESPN+. The Quakers will host the game at The Palestra in Philadelphia, PA. The over/under for this game is set at 144.5 points, and Penn is favored by -5.5 against Navy in a non-conference matchup.
NAVY MIDSHIPMEN VS PENN QUAKERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Penn Quakers -5.5
This game will be played at The Palestra at 4:30 ET on Friday, November 29th.
WHY BET THE PENN QUAKERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Quakers.
- Not only will Penn pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Taking a Look at the Midshipmen Chances on the Road
Navy fell to Quinnipiac 74-63 at home on Tuesday, November 19th. The Midshipmen entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The combined points of 137 fell short of the O/U line of 148.
Navy trailed 33-31 at halftime and couldn’t keep pace in the 2nd half, scoring 32 points while allowing 41.
Navy struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 35.9% from the field and 27.6% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.2%, and they hit only 52.9% of their free throws.
Amarri Tice led the way with 16 points, while Sam Krist added 15, hitting 4 of 7 threes. The Midshipmen grabbed 17 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists in the game.
Despite giving up 74 points, Navy’s defense held the opposing team to just 35% shooting from the field. They limited their opponents to 42% on two-point attempts, with a 15/35 shooting performance.
From beyond the arc, Navy’s defense allowed 8 threes on 29 attempts, a 27% shooting rate. The opposing team also struggled from the free-throw line, hitting only 9 of 17 attempts, or 52%.
Will the Quakers Come Through as Home Favorites?
Penn Quakers Recent Game
Penn faced a tough road matchup against Villanova on Tuesday, November 19th, losing 93-49. Entering the game as +16 point underdogs, the Quakers not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 43-26 at halftime, Penn struggled even more in the 2nd half, scoring just 23 points while allowing 50. The game’s total points ended at 142, just under the 142.5 O/U line.
Penn’s offense struggled in their last game, managing just 49 points on 26.9% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 34.6%, with two-point shooting at 25% (7/28) and three-point shooting at 29.2% (7/24).
At the free-throw line, the Quakers hit only 46.7% of their attempts (14/30). They grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 9 assists in the game.
Despite Penn’s defensive efforts, they allowed 93 points on 53% shooting from the field. The Quakers couldn’t contain the opposing team’s three-point shooters, who hit 18 of 30 attempts for 60%.
Penn also sent the other team to the free-throw line 11 times, where they converted 9 shots for 81%. The Quakers gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.