Saint Joseph’s Hawks vs Penn Quakers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24
Looking to win big? The Hawks and Quakers face off at 8:00 ET on NBCS. The Quakers are hosting the game at The Palestra in Philadelphia, PA. Saint Joseph’s is favored by -8 in this non-conference contest against Penn. The game’s over/under currently sits at 149.5 points.
SAINT JOSEPH’S HAWKS VS PENN QUAKERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Penn Quakers +8
This game will be played at The Palestra at 8:00 ET on Friday, November 15th.
WHY BET THE PENN QUAKERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Quakers.
- Not only will Penn pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +8.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Will Saint Joseph’s Find a Way to Win on the Road?
Saint Joseph’s Hawks Recent Game/Games
Saint Joseph’s pulled off an impressive 83-76 win over Villanova on Tuesday, November 12th. The Hawks, who were +2.5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The total points for the game hit 159, surpassing the O/U line of 141.5.
After trailing 37-36 at halftime, Saint Joseph’s turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Villanova 47-39. Their strong 2nd half performance was key to the victory.
Saint Joseph’s put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 43.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They hit 33.3% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 27 attempts, and were impressive from the free-throw line, making 22 of 25 for 88%.
Eric Dixon led the way with 24 points, despite shooting just 36.4% overall. Jhamir Brickus added 22 points on 60% shooting, while Rasheer Fleming contributed 19 points, hitting 77.8% of his shots. Xzayvier Brown dished out 13 assists, though he struggled with his shot, going 4 for 18 from the field.
Even with Saint Joseph’s giving up 76 points, their defense held the opponent to 43% shooting from the field. Inside the arc, the Hawks allowed 51% shooting, with the other team hitting 17 of 33 two-point attempts.
From three-point range, Saint Joseph’s defense saw the opponent make 9 of 27 shots, a 33% success rate. The Hawks also sent the other team to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 22 attempts for 88%.
Will the Quakers Make it Happen at Home?
Penn Quakers Recent Game/Games
The Quakers fell to Lafayette 65-63 on Tuesday, November 12th. Penn, who entered the game as -2.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 29-23 at halftime, Penn put up 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The game’s total points of 128 fell short of the O/U line of 141.5.
In their last game, the Penn Quakers struggled offensively, shooting just 37.5% from the field and 31.8% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.9%, and they hit only 58.3% of their free throws. Caleb Williams led the team with 17 points, knocking down 4 of 8 three-point attempts.
Ethan Roberts contributed 14 points and 7 assists, while Nick Spinoso added 13 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 55.6% from the field. The Quakers grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and finished with 13 assists as a team.
Even with the Penn Quakers holding them to 65 points, the defense allowed 9 threes on 20 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 45% from beyond the arc. From the free-throw line, they went 12/17, hitting 70% of their attempts.
Inside the arc, Penn’s defense limited their opponent to 13/34 shooting, just 38% on two-point attempts. The Quakers also gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.