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Brown Bears to face off against Penn Quakers at Palestra in Friday night matchup; Brown looks to continue winning streak against favored Penn according to betting line

In this content, it is reported that Brown (9-8, 1-3 Ivy) will be facing off against Penn (6-11, 2-2 Ivy) in a basketball game at the Palestra on Friday night. Despite Penn being the current favorite according to the betting line, Brown has a history of winning against them in past matchups. Readers are encouraged to continue reading for further predictions and analysis on this upcoming game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Bears +100 | Quakers -120
• Spread: Bears +1.5 (-110) | Quakers -1.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 144.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Brown will win straight-up is 50%.

Brown vs Penn Stats

Brown Bears

Brown's recent performance has been lackluster, with three losses in their last four games. They suffered defeats at home against Harvard and Dartmouth, with their only victory over Cornell. The team's defense has been particularly problematic, allowing opponents to shoot at a high percentage both from the field and behind the arc. Offensively, they have been averaging 73.2 points per game but struggle with free throw shooting. Alexander Lesburt and Kino Lilly have been the standout performers for the Bears. Overall, Brown is ranked 238 in offense and 206 in defense, with a power ranking of 327. They have a record of 9-8 for the season.

Penn Quakers Analysis

After losing four consecutive games, Penn bounced back with wins against Columbia and Harvard. Sam Brown led the team with 30 points in their victory over Columbia, shooting 50% from the field and 51% from long range. Ethan Roberts is the leading scorer for the Quakers, averaging 17.1 points per game. Penn ranks 270th overall on KenPom and 303rd in Adjusted Defensive Efficiency. Offensively, they average 67.5 points per game and shoot 41.3% from the field and 32.5% from long range. Defensively, the Quakers allow 74.8 points per game, with opponents shooting 44.6% from the field and 37.1% from long range. Overall, Penn has a power ranking of 200 and is 6-11 (7-10 ATS) for the season. Their offensive stats rank them 341st in the nation, while defensively they are ranked 262nd. In terms of shooting percentages, they hit 40.77% of their field goals, 67.52% of their free throws, and 30.86% of their three-pointers. On defense, Penn allows opponents to shoot 44.52% from the field and 78.21% from the free-throw line. They allow an average of 36.49% of three-point shots to be made. The Quakers average 33.44 rebounds per game and have 13.13 offensive assists and 11.56 turnovers per game. Defensively, they average 38.38 defensive rebounds, 14.50 defensive assists, and 9.50 turnovers per game.

Landon Lewis's potential absence could give Penn advantage in upcoming game against Brown

The potential absence of Landon Lewis from the upcoming game may provide an advantage to Penn due to their below-average performance in rebounding. As the leading rebounder for the Bears, Lewis's absence will be noticeable. Brown's defensive weaknesses, particularly evident on the road with opponents shooting 47.7% from the field, make them vulnerable. In contrast, Penn has shown a stronger defensive performance at home, limiting opponents to shooting 45.3% from the field and 35.3% from long range. Lewis's potential absence and Brown's defensive struggles suggest that Penn may have a favorable matchup in the upcoming game.

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