PFW (3-1) vs. Penn State (4-0)
November 20, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Penn State -14.5; Over/Under: +158
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The Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons and Penn State Nittany Lions meet Wednesday in college basketball action at the Bryce Jordan Center. Here’s a Penn State vs PFW Prediction. This article will include a Penn State vs PFW Pick.
Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons Betting Preview
The Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons beat Bethune-Cookman and Southern Indiana, and they play Drexel, East Texas A&M and Detroit Mercy next. The Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons are averaging 87.8 points on 49 percent shooting and allowing 66.3 points on 40.5 percent shooting. Rasheed Bello is averaging 18.5 points and 2.8 assists, while Jalen Jackson is averaging 17 points and 5.5 rebounds. Eric Mulder is the third double-digit scorer and Corey Hadnot II is grabbing 1.8 rebounds. The Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 82.3 percent from the free throw line. The Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons are allowing 27 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32 rebounds per game.
Penn State Nittany Lions Betting Preview
The Penn State Nittany Lions beat St. Francis (PA) and Virginia Tech, and they play Fordham, Buffalo and Purdue next. The Penn State Nittany Lions are averaging 97.3 points on 51.5 percent shooting and allowing 61.5 points on 37.8 percent shooting. Zach Hicks is averaging 15.5 points and 2.3 assists, while Ace Baldwin Jr. is averaging 14.3 points and 2 rebounds. Yanic Konan Niederhauser is the third double-digit scorer and Puff Johnson is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The Penn State Nittany Lions are shooting 38.8 percent from beyond the arc and 73 percent from the free throw line. The Penn State Nittany Lions are allowing 31.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Penn State Nittany Lions will win
- Penn State has won each of its last 13 night games against non-Conference opponents at Bryce Jordan Center.
- Purdue Fort Wayne has lost each of its last five games against the Big Ten Conference.
- Penn State has won the first half in 17 of its last 18 games against non-Conference opponents at Bryce Jordan Center.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Purdue Fort Wayne’s last 13 road night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 157 or fewer points.
- Each of Penn State’s last 11 Wednesday night home games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 151 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Penn State ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (15.3).
- Penn State ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for point differential per game this season (+35.8).
- Purdue Fort Wayne ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (82.3%).
- Purdue Fort Wayne ranks T40th among Division 1 teams for points per game this season (87.8).
Penn State vs PFW Prediction
The Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons have played well up to this point and are 3-0 ATS, but there’s a talent gap, and we’re just not getting enough points. The Penn State Nittany Lions are more battle tested and while they’re known for their defensive pressure, it’s their offense that’s been leading the charge. Penn State is a team to watch given its current form. I’ll lay the points with the Nittany Lions.
