Villanova vs Pennsylvania Prediction 11-19-24 College Basketball Picks
Pennsylvania (2-2) vs. Villanova (2-3)
November 19, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Villanova -14.5; Over/Under: +143
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The Penn Quakers and Villanova Wildcats meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the Crisler Center. Here’s a Villanova vs Pennsylvania Prediction. This article will include a Villanova vs Pennsylvania Pick.
Penn Quakers Betting Preview
The Penn Quakers lost to Lafayette and Saint Joseph’s, and they play Navy, Maine, and Elon next. The Penn Quakers are averaging 69.3 points on 40.5 percent shooting and allowing 73 points on 43 percent shooting. Ethan Roberts is averaging 15.8 points and 2.5 assists, while Sam Brown is averaging 13.3 points and 4.8 rebounds. Nick Spinoso is the third double-digit scorer and Dylan Williams is dishing 1.5 assists. The Penn Quakers are shooting 32.7 percent from beyond the arc and 66.3 percent from the free throw line. The Penn Quakers are allowing 37.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.3 rebounds per game.
Villanova Wildcats Betting Preview
The Villanova Wildcats lost to Saint Joseph’s and Virginia, and they play Maryland, Rider, and Cincinnati next. The Villanova Wildcats are averaging 76.2 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 72 points on 46 percent shooting. Eric Dixon is averaging 24.8 points and 8.3 rebounds, while Wooga Poplar is averaging 13.6 points and 7.2 rebounds. Jhamir Brickus is the third double-digit scorer and Jordan Longino is dishing 3 assists. The Villanova Wildcats are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 80.7 percent from the free throw line. The Villanova Wildcats are allowing 39.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Villanova Wildcats will win
- Villanova has won 66 of its last 70 night games at Finneran Pavilion against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Penn has lost four of its last five road night games against non-conference opponents.
- Villanova has won the first half in each of its last eight Tuesday night home games against non-conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Six of Penn’s last seven road night games against non-conference opponents have produced a total of 130 or fewer points.
- Eleven of Villanova’s last 13 night games have produced a total of 138 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Villanova ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (25.8).
- Villanova ranks 355th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (80.5%).
- Penn ranks T41st among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (5.0).
- Penn ranks T44th among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (9.8).
Villanova vs Pennsylvania Prediction
I’m not running to the window to side with the Penn Quakers, a team that can’t score and has failed to cover their last 5 games. However, the Villanova Wildcats are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games, and they’ve been sloppy defensively. Villanova isn’t covering numbers, and I’m not excited to lay double-digit chalk. This is also a rivalry game. Give me Penn and the points.
