The 23rd-ranked Villanova Wildcats (5-2) will be at home in Finneran Pavilion when they clash against the Penn Quakers (5-3). Action gets underway at 6:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 4, 2019.
Penn Quakers at Villanova Wildcats ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Wildcats defeated the La Salle Explorers 83-72, while the Quakers beat the Long Beach State Beach 95-79.
Penn played a flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 14.7 (better than their season average of 16.7) and a free throw rate of 0.114 (matching their season average). For those same stats, Long Beach State was 18.5 and 0.092, respectively. Villanova, meanwhile, dominated nearly every stat category in their game. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.418 (above their season average of 0.173) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.545 (below their season average of 0.580). For those same stats, La Salle was 0.136 and 0.477, respectively. Villanova received a boost from Saddiq Bey, who had 19 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, AJ Brodeur had a good outing for Penn, contributing 11 points, nine assists and five rebounds.
The Quakers won the sole game between these two teams last year, 78-75. Penn out-rebounded Villanova. The Quakers had more offensive rebounds (13 vs. six), defensive rebounds (22 vs. 16) and total rebounds (35 vs. 22).
There’s a decent chance that Penn struggles to create turnovers. Since last season, Villanova ranks 74th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.3 percent), while Penn has forced the 214th-most turnovers (18.6 percent). Additionally, the Quakers rank 328th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.178), while the Wildcats rank 54th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.190).
Penn Quakers at Villanova Wildcats Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Villanova, ATS Winner – Villanova, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Penn ranks 35th in assists allowed per game (10.9) while Villanova ranks 212th (13.5).
- The Quakers rank 34th in three pointers allowed per game (19.5) while the Wildcats rank 158th (22.1).
- Villanova ranks 17th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Penn ranks 85th (3.0).
- The Wildcats rank 45th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Quakers rank 216th (6.8).
- Villanova ranks 70th in rebounds allowed per game (33.1) while Penn ranks 235th (36.2).