Yale vs Penn Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 17

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  • Yale (17-6) is a -3.5 point favorite vs Penn (14-11)
  • Total (Over/Under): 143.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPNews

The Yale Bulldogs (17-6) visit Palestra to take on the Penn Quakers (14-11) on Feb. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Philadelphia.

Yale is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-105).

The Yale vs. Penn Over/Under is 143.5 total points.

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Yale vs. Penn Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Yale-3.5 -105O 143.5 -115-160
Penn +3.5 -115U 143.5 -105+135

Yale vs Penn Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Yale will win this game with 55.0% confidence.

Yale vs Penn Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Yale will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Yale and Penn, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Yale has hit the Game Total Under in 22 of their last 30 games (+13.20 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Yale has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 15 of their last 21 away games (+9.45 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Yale have covered the Spread in 14 of their last 20 away games (+7.45 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Yale has hit the Moneyline in their last 6 games (+6.00 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Yale has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 11 games (+4.55 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Pennsylvania have covered the 1H Spread in 13 of their last 16 games (+10.80 Units / 61% ROI)
  • Pennsylvania has hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 15 games (+10.05 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Pennsylvania has hit the Moneyline in their last 5 games (+5.05 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Pennsylvania have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 18 games (+4.40 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Pennsylvania has hit the Game Total Over in 14 of their last 23 games (+4.10 Units / 16% ROI)

Yale Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Yale has gone 13-7 against the spread this college basketball season (+5.3 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 14-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -15.2 Units / -14.5% ROI
  • 7-14 when betting the Over for -8.4 Units / -36.36% ROI
  • 14-7 when betting the Under for +6.3 Units / 27.27% ROI

Penn Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Penn has gone 13-10 against the spread this college basketball season (+2 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 13-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.75 Units / -0.99% ROI
  • 14-10 when betting the Over for +3 Units / 11.36% ROI
  • 10-14 when betting the Under for -5.4 Units / -20.45% ROI

Yale Offensive Stats & Trends:

Yale has averaged 10.9 turnovers per game (250 turnovers/23 games) this season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 12.6

Yale has a TS% of 50% this season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 48%

Yale has averaged 9.4 offensive rebounds per game (216 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 8.9

Yale is shooting 48% (661/1,370) this season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 45%

Penn Offensive Stats & Trends:

Penn has averaged 9.4 offensive rebounds per game (234 rebounds/25 games) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 8.9

Penn has averaged 12.4 turnovers per game (311 turnovers/25 games) this season — tied for 3rd highest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 12.6

Penn is shooting 74% from the free throw line (618/840) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 70%

Penn has averaged 15.3 assists per game (382 assists/25 games) this season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 14.1

Yale Defensive Stats & Trends:

Yale has averaged 26.7 defensive rebounds per game (614 rebounds/23 games) this season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 25.1

Yale has averaged 6.4 steals per game (147 steals/23 games) this season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Yale has averaged 26.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,411 rebounds/54 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 25.0

Yale has averaged 6.3 steals per game (340 steals/54 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Penn Defensive Stats & Trends:

Penn has averaged 25.9 defensive rebounds per game (648 rebounds/25 games) this season — 3rd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 25.1

Penn has averaged 25.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,343 rebounds/53 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 25.0

Penn has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (548/1,307) this season — tied for 43rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 43%

Penn has allowed opponents to shoot 44% (1,398/3,196) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 44%


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