The Penn Quakers (1-0) welcome the Rice Owls (1-0) to Palestra for their home opener. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, November 9, 2018.
Rice Owls at Penn Quakers ATS Prediction
The Owls come in on a high note after defeating the St. Leo Lions in their last contest, 80-64. The Owls had a much better free throw rate (0.379 vs. 0.196) and had a much better turnover percentage (14.4 vs. 25.9). Jack Williams played a pivotal role for Rice with 13 points and 10 rebounds.
In the Quakers’ last game, they barely escaped the George Mason Patriots, 72-71. Penn had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.611 vs. 0.483). George Mason, meanwhile, did a terrific job of converting from the charity stripe (13-16; 81.3 percent). AJ Brodeur was the top scorer from either team with 19 points on 8-for-11 shooting from the field.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, Penn figures to have a significant advantage. Dating back to last season, the Quakers defense ranks 17th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.463), while the Rice offense ranks 306th in effective field goal percentage (0.481).
Rice Owls vs. Penn Quakers ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Penn ranks sixth in assists allowed per game (9.7) while Rice ranks 289th (16.5).
The Quakers rank 45th in three pointers allowed per game (19.4) while the Owls rank 300th (25.6).
Penn averages 37.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 82nd in the NCAA. Rice ranks 260th in rebounds allowed per game (37.1).
The Quakers rank 45th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Owls rank 212th (6.9).
Penn ranks 197th in blocks per game (2.8) while Rice ranks 257th (2.1).
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