Penn vs Princeton Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 5

Princeton head coach Mitch Henderson watches play against Creighton in the first half of a Sweet 16 round college basketball game in the South Regional of the NCAA Tournament, Friday, March 24, 2023, in Louisville, Ky.
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  • Princeton is a -2.5 point favorite vs Penn
  • Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
  • Penn / Princeton TV channel: ESPN+

The Penn Quakers visit Jadwin Gymnasium to take on the Princeton Tigers on Jan. 5. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Princeton, NJ.

Princeton is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-115).

The Penn vs. Princeton Over/Under is 144.5 total points.

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Penn vs. Princeton Odds, Spread, Over/Under

Penn vs Princeton Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Princeton will win this college basketball game with 65.3% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Penn vs Princeton Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Princeton will cover the spread with 58.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Pennsylvania has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 26 games (+8.75 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Pennsylvania has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 13 away games (+4.30 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Pennsylvania has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.50 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Pennsylvania have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 13 away games (+0.40 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Pennsylvania has hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 13 away games (+0.25 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Princeton has hit the Team Total Under in 22 of their last 29 games (+13.85 Units / 42% ROI)
  • Princeton has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.25 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Princeton has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 29 games (+2.75 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Princeton have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 14 games at home (+1.40 Units / 9% ROI)

Penn Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Penn has a 6-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 6-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.75 Units / 6.4% ROI
  • 4-8 when betting the Over for -4.8 Units / -36.36% ROI
  • 8-4 when betting the Under for +3.6 Units / 27.27% ROI

Princeton Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Princeton has a 9-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.6 Units / 29.68% ROI).

  • 3-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.9 Units / -49.22% ROI
  • 7-7 when betting the Over for -0.7 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 7-7 when betting the Under for -0.7 Units / -4.55% ROI

Penn Offensive Stats & Trends:

Penn shot 46% (731/1,602) last season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 45%

Penn averaged 74.8 points per game (2,019 points/27 games) last season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 73.8

Penn has averaged 15.5 assists per game (201 assists/13 games) this season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 16.3

Penn had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (407 assists/ 299 TOs) last season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 1.3

Princeton Offensive Stats & Trends:

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 allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (97/319) this season — 4th highest among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 32%

Penn has forced 11.2 turnovers per game (145 turnovers/13 games) this season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 11.2

Penn has allowed opponents to shoot 45% (366/819) this season — 4th highest among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 44%

Penn Defensive Stats & Trends:

Penn shot 46% (731/1,602) last season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 45%

Penn averaged 74.8 points per game (2,019 points/27 games) last season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 73.8

Penn has averaged 15.5 assists per game (201 assists/13 games) this season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 16.3

Penn had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (407 assists/ 299 TOs) last season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 1.3

Princeton Defensive Stats & Trends:

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 allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (97/319) this season — 4th highest among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 32%

Penn has forced 11.2 turnovers per game (145 turnovers/13 games) this season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 11.2

Penn has allowed opponents to shoot 45% (366/819) this season — 4th highest among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 44%


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