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Game time: December 29, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET

Venue: Bryce Jordan Center — University Park, PA

Article updated Dec 28, 10:26 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Penn Quakers will face off against the Penn State Nittany Lions in a state rivalry matchup on Sunday evening. The Quakers are coming off a road loss to George Mason,

Game outlook

The Penn Quakers will face off against the Penn State Nittany Lions in a state rivalry matchup on Sunday evening. The Quakers are coming off a road loss to George Mason, while the Nittany Lions secured a home win against Drexel in their recent game. With Penn State as the betting favorite at -25, the spread has remained steady. Read on for our prediction on whether Penn State can cover the spread in this matchup.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Quakers +3,000 | Nittany Lions -10,000

Spread: Quakers +25 (-110) | Nittany Lions -25 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 151 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Penn St. will win straight-up is 99%.

Penn Quakers

The Penn Quakers are currently struggling in their season, with a record of 4-8 and 3-9 against the spread. Despite some standout performances from players like Ethan Roberts and Nick Spinoso, the team has faced challenges in scoring and defense. They are averaging only 63.3 points per game, ranking them 352nd in the nation, while also allowing an average of 73.3 points against them. In terms of shooting percentages, the Quakers are struggling with low percentages in field goals, free throws, and three-pointers. On the defensive end, they have allowed high shooting percentages by their opponents, especially in three-pointers. Overall, the team has room for improvement in various areas and could benefit from the support of experienced NCAAB handicappers.

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Penn St. Nittany Lions Analysis

The Penn State Nittany Lions are currently having a successful season, only dropping two games so far. They suffered a defeat against Clemson and lost a close game to Rutgers in Big Ten play. The team recently defeated Drexel but did not cover the spread. Ace Baldwin Jr., Yanic Conan Niederhauser, Nick Kern Jr., and Puff Johnson have been standout players for the team. Penn State is ranked 34th in Ken Pomeroy's ratings and has a 17-11 record. They are known for their strong offense, scoring an average of 88.5 points per game, and their defense allows an average of 67.1 points. Researching before looking for the top Sportsbook Promos is recommended.

Penn Quakers Struggle with Tough Season, Looking to Improve Performance

The Penn Quakers are currently facing challenges this season, with only four wins and a tough schedule ranking of 285th in the nation. Despite putting up a good fight against strong teams like Clemson and Rutgers, Penn State has suffered only two losses. Offensively, the team is struggling with a shooting percentage of 38.9% and an average of 55 points in their last five games. Defensively, they are conceding an average of 114 points per 100 possessions, which is higher compared to their opponents. In their recent game against George Mason, they suffered a significant defeat by 25 points. The team is working to improve their performance and overcome these obstacles as the season progresses.

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SportsJaw Quakers vs Nittany Lions archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Quakers vs Nittany Lions matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Penn Quakers+3,000 → +2,000Moved
  • Moneyline · Penn St. Nittany Lions-10,000 → -10,000Unchanged
  • Spread · Penn Quakers+25 (-110) → +26 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Penn St. Nittany Lions-25 (-110) → -26 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over151 (-110) → 152 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under151 (-110) → 152 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Penn Quakers
17-11 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 6-3-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Penn St. Nittany Lions
12-20 matchup record · 4-5-1 ATS · 2-8-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-29T03:26:45.770Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

Matchup pick recap

Penn St. Nittany Lions defeated Penn Quakers 86-66

Penn St. Nittany Lions defeated Penn Quakers 86-66 on December 29, 2024, a 20-point decision in the series. Penn St. Nittany Lions' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 52-35. Against SportsJaw's recorded Penn Quakers +26 (-110) spread, Penn Quakers covered, while the 152 total pushed.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • Mickey619Total · Under 151 (-110)Loss
  • JohnmiznerSpread · Penn St. Nittany Lions -25 (-110)Loss
  • GeauxtigersSpread · Penn Quakers +25 (-110)Win
  • JamescashiolaSpread · Penn St. Nittany Lions -25 (-110)Loss