The Penn Quakers (22-8, 12-2 Ivy) and Yale Bulldogs (16-14, 9-5 Ivy) wrap up the regular season when they face off at Palestra. The game starts at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 10, 2018, and will air on ESPN2.
Yale Bulldogs vs. Penn Quakers ATS Prediction
In the Bulldogs’ last outing, they defeated the Princeton Tigers, 94-90. Yale’s effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Princeton. The Bulldogs had a rate of 0.600 (above their season average of 0.537), while the Tigers posted a mark of 0.522. Yale rallied around Miye Oni, who recorded 18 points, nine rebounds, and five assists.
The Quakers were victorious over the Brown Bears in their last game, 99-93. Penn made good use of their 30 trips to the free throw line, converting on 24 of them (80.0 percent). Brown, on the other hand, was 20-22 (90.9 percent). Ryan Betley was the game’s leading scorer with 30 points on 10-for-14 shooting.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, Penn should have a considerable advantage. The upper-echelon Quakers offense ranks 90th in the NCAA in that metric at 0.532, while the Yale defense is ranked 243rd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.517). Additionally, the Bulldogs rank 263rd in offensive rebounding percentage (26.5 percent), while the Quakers rank 18th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.8 percent).
The two teams have split their two matchups this season. The Bulldogs won the most recent matchup 80-79. Yale had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (37.8 vs. 12.9). Penn, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (9.8 vs. 15.3). Despite the loss, Darnell Foreman was a top performer in the game with 21 points, seven assists and five rebounds.
Yale Bulldogs at Penn Quakers Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Yale, ATS Winner – Yale, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
Penn ranks seventh in assists allowed per game (10.0) while the Bulldogs ranks 167th (13.8).
The Quakers rank 30th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while the Bulldogs rank 181st (7.0).
Penn averages 37.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 65th in the nation. Yale ranks 105th in rebounds allowed per game (33.8).
The Quakers rank 45th in three-pointers attempted per game (25.4) while the Bulldogs rank 77th in three-pointers allowed per game (20.3).
The Bulldogs allows the 34th-fewest blocks per game (2.6) while Penn ranks 54th (2.8).
Bettings Trends:
The Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.4, down from 1.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Quakers have scored an average of 81.0 points per game (4.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.2 points per game (3.0 above their season average).
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