The Penn Quakers (11-6) meet the Saint Joseph’s Hawks (9-10) at Palestra. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Saint Joseph’s Hawks vs. Penn Quakers Betting Prediction
In the Hawks’ last matchup, they beat the Richmond Spiders, 74-70. The Hawks had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 37.5 (above their season average of 21.0), while the Spiders had a free throw rate of 0.169 (below their season average of 0.201). With 31 points on 9-for-21 shooting, Charlie Brown was the game’s leading scorer.
The Quakers were victorious over the Temple Owls in their last outing, 77-70. Penn’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over Temple. The Quakers had a rate of 0.170 (matching their season average), while the Owls posted a mark of 0.101 (below their season average of 0.233). AJ Brodeur was Penn’s leading scorer with 16 points on 7-for-12 shooting from the field.
After the Quakers won the sole contest against the Hawks last season, 67-56, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Quakers knocked down 10 of their 14 free throws (71.4 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (22.2 vs. 15.7).
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Penn should have a substantial advantage. The Quakers defense ranks 47th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.468), while the Saint Joseph’s offense is ranked 300th in effective field goal percentage (0.482).
Saint Joseph’s at Penn ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Penn, ATS Winner – Saint Joseph’s, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Penn ranks 15th in three pointers allowed per game (18.1) while Saint Joseph’s ranks 254th (26.6).
The Quakers rank fifth in assists allowed per game (9.5) while the Hawks rank 193rd (14.7).
Penn averages 36.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 128th in the NCAA. Saint Joseph’s ranks 201st in rebounds allowed per game (36.4).
The Hawks rank 46th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Quakers rank 104th (6.2).
Saint Joseph’s is 27th in the country with 2.5 blocks allowed per game while Penn is 53rd with 2.8 blocks allowed per game.
Bettings Trends:
The Hawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.6, up from 2.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Quakers have scored an average of 62.8 points per game (11.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.6 points per game (2.3 above their season average).
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