The Miami Hurricanes (5-3) head to Penn to play the Quakers (6-2) in what should be a low-scoring game. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 4, 2018.
Miami Hurricanes vs. Penn Quakers Betting Prediction
The last time the Hurricanes played, they were defeated by the Yale Bulldogs, 77-73. Yale’s 0.552 effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Miami, who had a rate of 0.460. The Bulldogs’ mark was below their season average of 0.601, while the Hurricanes’ was below their season average of 0.525. Ebuka Izundu was Miami’s high scorer with 19 points on 8-for-11 shooting.
The Quakers had no trouble getting past the Delaware State Hornets in their last game, 76-48. The Quakers held the Hornets to an effective field goal percentage of 0.294 (below their season average of 0.416) and had a free throw rate of 0.250 (above their season average of 0.193). With 10 points, 13 rebounds and five assists, AJ Brodeur put together a solid outing for Penn.
This meeting figures to be low-scoring as two of the country’s best defenses battle. Penn ranks 17th in defensive efficiency (95.1) and Miami is 49th (98.5) since last season.
Miami Hurricanes vs. Penn Quakers ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Penn, ATS Winner – Penn, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Penn ranks 47th in three pointers attempted per game (25.3) while Miami ranks 174th (21.9).
The Quakers rank fourth in assists allowed per game (9.6) while the Hurricanes rank 128th (12.8).
Penn averages 37.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 92nd in the NCAA. Miami ranks 141st in rebounds allowed per game (34.5).
The Hurricanes rank 54th in blocks per game (4.2) while the Quakers rank 85th in blocks allowed per game (3.0).
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