The New Mexico Lobos (5-5) take on the Penn Quakers (9-2) at Dreamstyle Arena. The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 22, 2018.
Penn Quakers at New Mexico Lobos Betting Prediction
In the Quakers’ last contest, they beat the George Mason Patriots, 72-71. Penn had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.611 vs. 0.483). George Mason, on the other hand, did a terrific job of making free throws (13-16; 81.3 percent). Penn was lifted by AJ Brodeur, who was the top scorer from either team with 19 points on 8-for-11 shooting.
The Lobos barely escaped the CSUN Matadors in their last game, 87-84. Getting to the free throw line was one of New Mexico’s biggest advantages. They made 29 trips to the line, while CSUN went 21 times. With 15 points, Dane Kuiper played well for New Mexico.
It will be a showdown of opposite styles as the fast-paced Lobos will look to push the more methodical Quakers. The Lobos rank 52nd in possessions per game while the Quakers are 155th. Also, the Quakers’ 10th-ranked offense (effective field goal percentage of 0.583) will face off against the Lobos’ 297th-ranked defense (effective field goal percentage allowed of 0.536).
Penn at New Mexico ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Penn, ATS Winner – New Mexico, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Penn ranks 63rd in rebounds allowed per game (32.9) while New Mexico ranks 226th (39.6).
The Quakers rank fourth in assists allowed per game (8.6) while the Lobos rank 164th (14.5).
Penn averages 7.3 steals per game, which ranks 67th in the NCAA. New Mexico ranks 162nd in steals allowed per game (8.2).
The Quakers rank 19th in three pointers allowed per game (18.3) while the Lobos rank 104th (21.6).
Bettings Trends:
The Quakers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.6, down from 12.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Lobos have scored an average of 88.0 points per game (9.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 83.6 points per game (1.1 above their season average).
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