Penn Quakers at New Mexico Lobos Betting Prediction 12/22/18

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The New Mexico Lobos (5-5) will be at home in Dreamstyle Arena when they meet the Penn Quakers (9-2). Action begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 22, 2018.

Penn Quakers at New Mexico Lobos ATS Odds

Both teams barely defeated their last opponent. The Lobos defeated the CSUN Matadors 87-84, while the Quakers beat the George Mason Patriots 72-71.

Penn’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over George Mason. The Quakers had a rate of 0.611, while the Patriots posted a mark of 0.483. Meanwhile, New Mexico’s 0.423 free throw rate was their biggest strength over CSUN, who had a mark of 0.153. Dane Kuiper had a good game for New Mexico, finishing with 15 points. Meanwhile, AJ Brodeur played a key role for Penn with 19 points and 10 rebounds.

It will be a matchup of contrasting styles as the up-tempo Lobos (ranked 52nd in the nation in possessions per game) will look to push the more half-court-oriented Quakers (155th in possessions per game). Also, the sharp-shooting offense of the Quakers ranks 10th in effective field goal percentage (0.583), while the Lobos are 56th-worst in the NCAA at effective field goal percentage allowed (0.536).

Penn vs. New Mexico Pick

Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – New Mexico, ATS Winner – New Mexico, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Penn ranks 63rd in rebounds allowed per game (32.9) while New Mexico ranks 226th (39.6).
  • The Quakers rank 19th in three pointers allowed per game (18.3) while the Lobos rank 104th (21.6).
  • The Quakers rank fourth in assists allowed per game (8.6) while the Lobos rank 164th (14.5).
  • Penn averages 7.3 steals per game, which ranks 67th in the country. New Mexico ranks 162nd in steals allowed per game (8.2).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Lobos have outscored opponents by an average of 4.4 points in their last five games. For the season, New Mexico has been defeated by an average of 3.8 points.
  • During their last five games, the Quakers have scored an average of 76.2 points per game (3.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.6 points per game (1.1 above their season average).