Princeton vs Penn Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 9

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  • Princeton (13-11) is a -5.5 point favorite vs Penn (10-16)
  • Total (Over/Under): 141.5 points
  • Princeton / Penn TV channel: ESPN+

The Princeton Tigers (13-11) visit Palestra to take on the Penn Quakers (10-16) on Mar. 9. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Philadelphia, PA.

Princeton is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-120).

The Princeton vs. Penn Over/Under is 141.5 total points.

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Princeton vs. Penn Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Princeton-5.5 -120O 141.5 -105-275
Penn +5.5 +100U 141.5 -115+220

Princeton vs Penn Prediction for Today:

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Princeton vs Penn Spread Prediction:

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


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  • Princeton has hit the Moneyline in 24 of their last 27 games (+31.00 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Princeton has hit the Game Total Under in 12 of their last 18 away games (+6.50 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Princeton have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 18 away games (+5.70 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Princeton have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.75 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Princeton has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 18 away games (+3.40 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Pennsylvania has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 6 of their last 7 games at home (+4.90 Units / 62% ROI)
  • Pennsylvania has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 12 games at home (+3.95 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Pennsylvania has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 12 games at home (+3.70 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Pennsylvania has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 12 games at home (+3.25 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Pennsylvania has hit the Game Total Under in 5 of their last 8 games at home (+2.80 Units / 32% ROI)

Princeton Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Princeton has a 13-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.85 Units / 3.21% ROI).

  • 20-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +19.7 Units / 17.55% ROI
  • 8-14 when betting the Over for -7.45 Units / -28.17% ROI
  • 14-8 when betting the Under for +5.2 Units / 19.73% ROI

Penn Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Penn has a 10-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (-7.6 Units / -26.53% ROI).

  • 9-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.15 Units / -17.22% ROI
  • 13-12 when betting the Over for -0.2 Units / -0.7% ROI
  • 12-13 when betting the Under for -2.3 Units / -8.04% ROI

Princeton Offensive Stats & Trends:

Princeton has averaged 8.6 turnovers per game (163 turnovers/19 games) this season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 11.2

Princeton has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (277 assists/ 163 TOs) this season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 1.3

Princeton has averaged 1.31 points per shot (1,453 points/1,107 shots) this season — tied for 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 1.26

Princeton has an eFG% of 55% this season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 53%

Penn Offensive Stats & Trends:

Penn is shooting 37% from three (199/541) this season — tied for 26th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Penn has averaged 10.2 offensive rebounds per game (215 rebounds/21 games) this season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 8.6

Penn has 17.5 free throw attempts per game this season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 17.5

Penn is shooting 37% from three (199/541) this season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 34%

Princeton Defensive Stats & Trends:

Princeton has allowed 6.7 made three-pointers per game this season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 7.9

Princeton has averaged 26.2 defensive rebounds per game (1,337 rebounds/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 24.9

Princeton has allowed an average of 1.14 points per shot (1,224 points/1,071 shots) this season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 1.19

Princeton has allowed 64.4 points per game (1,224 points/19 games) this season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 70.3

Penn Defensive Stats & Trends:

Penn has averaged 24.6 defensive rebounds per game (517 rebounds/21 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 24.8

Penn has averaged 25.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,312 rebounds/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 24.9

Penn has averaged 6.3 steals per game (132 steals/21 games) this season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Penn has allowed an average of 1.20 points per shot (3,686 points/3,073 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th highest among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 1.19


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