Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons vs Penn State Nittany Lions NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/20/24

Betting on today’s Mastodons and Nittany Lions game? Catch the action at Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, PA, as the Nittany Lions hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on B1G+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 158.5 points, and Penn State is favored by -14.5 at home against Purdue Fort Wayne.

PURDUE FORT WAYNE MASTODONS VS PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons +14.5

This game will be played at Bryce Jordan Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, November 20th.

WHY BET THE PURDUE FORT WAYNE MASTODONS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Nittany Lions.
• Even though we have Penn State winning straight-up, we like Purdue Fort Wayne at +14.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 158.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.

Does Purdue Fort Wayne Have What it Takes on the Road?

Purdue Fort Wayne picked up a 93-74 win over Southern Indiana on Saturday, November 16th. The Mastodons were -15 favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total points reached 167, surpassing the over/under line of 148.5.

Purdue Fort Wayne led 41-35 at halftime and pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring the Screaming Eagles 52-39 after the break.

Purdue Fort Wayne’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 93 points with a 50% shooting mark from the field. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 60.7%, thanks in part to their 46.4% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 13 of 28 attempts. They also excelled at the free-throw line, converting 24 of 28 for 85.7%.

Jalen Jackson led the way with 29 points, shooting 57.9% overall. Jared Washington added 19 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep, while Rasheed Bello and Damoni Harrison each contributed 14 points, with Harrison connecting on 2 of 4 from three-point range.

Purdue Fort Wayne’s defense couldn’t contain their opponent, giving up 74 points on 50% shooting. They allowed 28 field goals on 56 attempts, including 15 two-pointers at a 53% clip.

From beyond the arc, the Mastodons gave up 13 threes on 28 attempts, a 46% success rate. They also sent the other team to the line 28 times, where they converted 24 free throws, hitting 85%.

Can the Penn State Offense Score Enough at Home?

Penn State picked up an 86-64 road win over Virginia Tech on Friday, November 15th. The Nittany Lions were favored by 7.5 points and covered the spread with the victory.

Leading 37-29 at halftime, Penn State scored 49 points in the 2nd half while allowing 35. The combined points for the game were 150, just under the O/U line of 150.5.

Penn State’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 86 points on 50.9% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.2%, thanks in part to their strong two-point shooting, where they hit 60.6% (20/33) of their attempts. From beyond the arc, they connected on 36.4% (8/22) of their shots.

Ace Baldwin Jr. and Zach Hicks led the way with 19 points each, with Hicks hitting 5 of 9 from three-point range. Baldwin also dished out 10 assists. Nick Kern Jr. was efficient, shooting 6 of 7 from the field for 16 points. The team also hit 73.3% of their free throws, going 22 for 30 from the line.

Despite giving up 64 points, Penn State’s defense held their opponent to 44% shooting overall, with the Nittany Lions allowing 20 made field goals on 45 attempts. Inside the arc, they gave up 15 two-point baskets on 27 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.

From three-point range, Penn State’s defense limited their opponent to 5 made threes on 18 attempts, a 27% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 19 free throws, shooting 73%. The Nittany Lions allowed 9 offensive rebounds.