Penn vs Rutgers Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 20

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  • Rutgers is a -11.5 point favorite vs Penn
  • Total (Over/Under): 148.5 points
  • Penn / Rutgers TV channel: BTN

The Penn Quakers visit Jersey Mike's Arena to take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Dec. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Piscataway, NJ.

Rutgers is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -11.5 (-118).

The Penn vs. Rutgers Over/Under is 148.5 total points.

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Penn vs. Rutgers Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Penn+11.5 -102O 148.5 -115550
Rutgers -11.5 -118U 148.5 -105-800

Penn vs Rutgers Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Rutgers will win this college basketball game with 73.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Penn vs Rutgers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Rutgers will cover the spread with 56.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Pennsylvania has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 26 games (+8.80 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Pennsylvania has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 13 away games (+4.25 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Pennsylvania has hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 26 games (+4.00 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Rutgers has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 12 of their last 19 games at home (+4.95 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Rutgers has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 32 games (+3.70 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Rutgers has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+1.90 Units / 9% ROI)

Penn Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Penn has a 3-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.6 Units / -36.36% ROI).

  • 5-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.75 Units / 22.27% ROI
  • 3-6 when betting the Over for -3.6 Units / -36.36% ROI
  • 6-3 when betting the Under for +2.7 Units / 27.27% ROI

Rutgers Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rutgers has a 3-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.75 Units / -47.72% ROI).

  • 5-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -15.35 Units / -13.35% ROI
  • 6-5 when betting the Over for +0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI
  • 5-6 when betting the Under for -1.6 Units / -13.22% ROI

Penn Offensive Stats & Trends:

Rutgers allowed opponents to shoot 39% (334/852) in the second half last season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Rutgers has averaged 23.1 defensive rebounds per game (254 rebounds/11 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 26.6

Rutgers allowed 66.2 points per game (1,985 points/30 games) last season — tied for 28th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0

Rutgers has allowed opponents to shoot 43% from three (46/108) this season — 5th highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 35%

Rutgers Offensive Stats & Trends:

Penn has allowed opponents to shoot 33% from three (88/264) this season — 4th highest among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 32%

Penn has forced 12.0 turnovers per game (120 turnovers/10 games) this season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 11.5

Penn allowed opponents to shoot 36% from three (245/685) last season — tied for 21st highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Penn has averaged 24.9 defensive rebounds per game (249 rebounds/10 games) this season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 25.2

Penn Defensive Stats & Trends:

Rutgers allowed opponents to shoot 39% (334/852) in the second half last season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Rutgers has averaged 23.1 defensive rebounds per game (254 rebounds/11 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 26.6

Rutgers allowed 66.2 points per game (1,985 points/30 games) last season — tied for 28th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0

Rutgers has allowed opponents to shoot 43% from three (46/108) this season — 5th highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 35%

Rutgers Defensive Stats & Trends:

Penn has allowed opponents to shoot 33% from three (88/264) this season — 4th highest among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 32%

Penn has forced 12.0 turnovers per game (120 turnovers/10 games) this season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 11.5

Penn allowed opponents to shoot 36% from three (245/685) last season — tied for 21st highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Penn has averaged 24.9 defensive rebounds per game (249 rebounds/10 games) this season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 25.2


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