In this article we will formulate a Penn State vs Providence prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, November 22nd at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Penn State Nittany Lions Betting Preview
The Penn State Nittany Lions are 5-0 this season after they defeated Harvard by a score of 84-80 in their last game. Penn State trailed 38-35 at halftime, but they scored 49 points in the second half for the win. The Nittany Lions shot 54% from the field, 26% on three pointers, and 68% on free throws in the game. Kayden Mingo led Penn State with 24 points and three assists, while Josh Reed added 14 points and five rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, Penn State defeated La Salle by a score of 83-69 and Navy by a score of 80-71. The Nittany Lions have scored 82.0 points per game with 31.6 rebounds and 15.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 66.2 points against per game this season. Kayden Mingo is averaging 17.0 points and 4.8 rebounds per game, while Melih Tunca is averaging 14.4 points and 4.2 assists per game for the Nittany Lions. Penn State is shooting 52.6% from the field, 68.4% on free throws, and 36.6% on three pointers this season.
Providence Friars Betting Preview
The Providence Friars are 3-2 this year after they defeated New Hampshire by a score of 98-66 in their last game. Providence led 38-31 at halftime and added 60 points in the second half for the blowout win. The Friars shot 56% from the field, 38% on three pointers, and 64% on free throws in the game. Jason Edwards led Providence with 25 points and eight assists, while Jaylin Sellers added 18 points and two rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, Providence lost to Colorado by a score of 97-88, but did beat Penn by a score of 106-81 before that. The Friars have scored 96.4 points per game with 41.2 rebounds and 16.8 assists per game, while they have allowed 86.0 points against per game this season. Jason Edwards is averaging 20.4 points and 4.6 assists per game, while Jaylin Sellers is averaging 16.6 points and 3.8 rebounds per game for the Friars. Providence is shooting 49.7% from the field, 78.9% on free throws, and 33.6% on three pointers this year.
Why the Penn State Nittany Lions will win
- Penn State has won each of its last nine games against non-Conference opponents.
- Providence has lost each of its last seven games played at neutral venues.
- Penn State has won the first half in each of its last six day games against non-Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Penn State’s last 20 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 157 or fewer points.
- Thirty-two of Providence’s last 34 games at a neutral venue have produced a total of 159 or fewer points.
Penn State vs Providence Prediction
Penn State comes into this contest with an undefeated record, but they nearly lost to Harvard in their last game. The Nittany Lions are shooting 53% from the field this year and they have scored 80+ points in four straight games. Providence has alternated wins and losses over their first five games, with losses against Colorado and Virginia Tech. The Friars are shooting 50% from the field, but they are allowing 86 points against per game on defense. Providence is probably the better overall team, but they play absolutely no defense, so I will take Penn State and the points here.