Penn Quakers vs VCU Rams NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/9/24

The Quakers and Rams are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Rams will host the game at Stuart C. Siegel Center in Richmond, VA. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 134.5 points, and VCU is favored by -22.5 at home against Penn.

PENN QUAKERS VS VCU RAMS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Penn Quakers +22.5

This game will be played at Stuart C. Siegel Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, December 9th.

WHY BET THE PENN QUAKERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Rams.
• Even though we have VCU winning straight-up, we like Penn at +22.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Do the Quakers Have What it Takes in Richmond?

Penn Quakers Recent Game

The Quakers fell to 3-6 on the season after a 60-47 home loss to Drexel on Saturday. Entering the game as +3.5 point underdogs, Penn not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

After a 30-30 tie at halftime, Penn struggled in the second half, scoring just 17 points while allowing Drexel to score 30. The game’s total points of 107 fell well short of the 137.5 O/U line.

Penn managed just 47 points in their last game, shooting 33.9% from the field and hitting only 4 of 18 from beyond the arc (22.2%). Their effective field goal percentage was 37.3%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, making just 3 of 6 attempts.

Nick Spinoso led the way with 21 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 9 of 19 from the field. Cole Hargrove added 17 points and 13 rebounds, hitting 7 of 10 shots. The Quakers had 9 assists as a team, with Spinoso and Hargrove each contributing 1.

Despite a strong defensive effort, the Quakers couldn’t capitalize on offense, managing just 60 points. They shot 33% from the field, hitting 20 of their 59 attempts.

Penn struggled from beyond the arc, going 4/18 for 22%. They also had a tough time at the free-throw line, making only 3 of their 6 attempts.

Will VCU Win at Home?

VCU Rams Recent Game/Games

VCU improved to 6-2 on the season with an 89-54 win over Georgia Southern on Wednesday. The Rams, who were -20.5 point favorites, covered the spread in the home victory.

After leading 39-31 at halftime, VCU dominated the 2nd half, outscoring the Eagles 50-23. The game’s total points of 143 fell short of the O/U line of 149.5.

VCU put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 46.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.4%. They connected on 37.5% of their threes, hitting 12 of 32 attempts, and were strong inside, shooting 59.1% on two-point attempts.

At the free-throw line, the Rams made 79.4%, going 27 for 34. Max Shulga led the way with 29 points, hitting 6 of 8 from deep and shooting 70% overall. VCU also grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 18 assists in the win.

Despite VCU’s strong defensive effort, they allowed 54 points on 46% shooting from the field. The Rams gave up 12 three-pointers, with the opposing team shooting 37% from beyond the arc.

VCU sent their opponents to the free-throw line 34 times, where they converted 27 attempts for 79%. The Rams also allowed 13 offensive rebounds in the game.