- Penn is a -5.5 point favorite vs Lafayette
- Total (Over/Under): 151.5 points
- Lafayette / Penn TV channel: ESPN+
The Lafayette Leopards visit Palestra to take on the Penn Quakers on Dec. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Philadelphia, PA.
Penn is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).
The Lafayette vs. Penn Over/Under is 151.5 total points.
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Lafayette vs. Penn Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Lafayette vs Penn Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Penn will win this college basketball game with 51.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Lafayette vs Penn Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Penn will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.
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Lafayette Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Lafayette has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 32 games (+8.90 Units / 25% ROI)
- Lafayette has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 16 away games (+4.25 Units / 23% ROI)
- Lafayette have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 16 away games (+1.30 Units / 7% ROI)
- Lafayette has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 16 away games (+0.85 Units / 5% ROI)
Penn Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Pennsylvania has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 26 games (+6.65 Units / 22% ROI)
- Pennsylvania has hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 26 games (+4.20 Units / 14% ROI)
- Pennsylvania has hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 26 games (+3.95 Units / 14% ROI)
- Pennsylvania has hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 12 games at home (+0.80 Units / 5% ROI)
Lafayette Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Lafayette has a 4-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.5 Units / -15.15% ROI).
- 2-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.95 Units / -56.13% ROI
- 7-2 when betting the Over for +4.8 Units / 48.48% ROI
- 2-7 when betting the Under for -5.7 Units / -57.58% ROI
Penn Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Penn has a 3-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.5 Units / -28.41% ROI).
- 4-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.75 Units / 19.44% ROI
- 3-5 when betting the Over for -2.5 Units / -28.41% ROI
- 5-3 when betting the Under for +1.7 Units / 19.32% ROI
Lafayette Offensive Stats & Trends:
Penn has a 41% free throw rate (225 free throw attempts/543 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 32%
Penn shot 37% from three (257/701) last season — tied for 24th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Penn has attempted 225 free throws this season — most among Ivy League Teams
Penn has 25.0 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 40th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 21.2
Penn Offensive Stats & Trends:
Lafayette allowed an average of 1.18 points per shot (2,060 points/1,739 shots) last season — 2nd best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 1.22
Lafayette averaged 6.6 steals per game (205 steals/31 games) last season — 4th best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 6.2
Lafayette has forced 11.5 turnovers per game (842 turnovers/73 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 11.2
Lafayette has allowed opponents to shoot 43% (1,802/4,173) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 45%
Lafayette Defensive Stats & Trends:
Penn has a 41% free throw rate (225 free throw attempts/543 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 32%
Penn shot 37% from three (257/701) last season — tied for 24th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Penn has attempted 225 free throws this season — most among Ivy League Teams
Penn has 25.0 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 40th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 21.2
Penn Defensive Stats & Trends:
Lafayette allowed an average of 1.18 points per shot (2,060 points/1,739 shots) last season — 2nd best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 1.22
Lafayette averaged 6.6 steals per game (205 steals/31 games) last season — 4th best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 6.2
Lafayette has forced 11.5 turnovers per game (842 turnovers/73 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 11.2
Lafayette has allowed opponents to shoot 43% (1,802/4,173) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 45%
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