Binghamton Bearcats vs Penn State Nittany Lions Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Binghamton vs Penn State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in University Park.

Binghamton vs Penn State Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bearcats and Nittany Lions. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on B1G+, and it's hosted by the Nittany Lions at Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, PA. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 146 points, and Penn State is favored by -22 vs. Binghamton.

Binghamton vs. Penn State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Binghamton Bearcats at Penn State Nittany Lions
Where: University Park at Bryce Jordan Center
Date: Monday, November 4th
Betting Odds PENNST -22, BING +1480 | PENNST -4120 O/U 146

Bearcats Preview: Does Binghamton Have A Chance at Bryce Jordan Center?

Binghamton Bearcats Records

Binghamton finished last season with a 13-15 overall record, going 7-10 in America East play. At home, they posted an 8-4 record, with an average scoring margin of +2.6 points per game. On the road, they were 5-11, losing by an average of 9.1 points per game.

Against the spread, the Bearcats went 14-14, including a 9-7 mark on the road. They were 10-1 straight-up when favored and 7-4 ATS. As underdogs, they were 3-14 straight-up and 7-10 ATS. Their games averaged 143.4 points, and their over/under record was 13-14-1, with an average line of 143.8 points.

Bearcats Offense Breakdown

Last season, Binghamton averaged 72.1 points per game, ranking 204th in possessions per game with 65.6. They shot 46% from the field, placing 113th, and had an effective field goal percentage of 50%, ranking 226th. The Bearcats made 5.5 three-pointers per game, ranking 339th, and shot 30% from beyond the arc, placing 381st.

Looking ahead, Binghamton returns two key players. Tymu Chenery, who averaged 14.9 points, 5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game last season, and Nehemiah Benson, who contributed 10.4 points and 4.3 rebounds per game, will be crucial for the Bearcats' offense this season.

Bearcats Team Defense

Last season, Binghamton allowed 72.2 points per game, ranking 177th in the nation. Opponents shot 34.0% from beyond the arc against them, placing the Bearcats 336th in 3-point defense. They also gave up 19.2 free throws per game, ranking 209th nationally.

In terms of turnovers, Binghamton averaged 5 steals per game, ranking 339th in the country. They were better in blocked shots, averaging 3.8 per game, which was 120th nationally.

Nittany Lions Preview: Can the Nittany Lions Deliver Being Favored at Home?

Penn State Nittany Lions Records

Penn State finished last season with a 16-17 record, including a 10-12 mark in Big Ten play. At home, they posted a 14-5 record, winning by an average of 8.8 points per game. However, they struggled on the road, going 2-12 with a -7.9 scoring margin.

The Nittany Lions were 17-14 against the spread and 19-13-1 on over/unders, with their games averaging 148.5 points. When favored, they went 8-4 straight-up, but they were more successful against the spread as underdogs, posting a 12-7 record in those matchups.

Nittany Lions Offense Breakdown

Penn State Nittany Lions Offense Stats

Penn State averaged 75.1 points per game last season, ranking 3rd in possessions per game with 68.6. They shot 43% from the field, placing 265th in field goal percentage, and had an effective field goal percentage of 50%, ranking 247th. The Nittany Lions made 7.7 three-pointers per game, shooting 33% from beyond the arc, which ranked 237th in three-point percentage. They attempted 23.2 threes per game, ranking 129th in attempts. From the free-throw line, they made 15.6 per game, ranking 69th.

Penn State Nittany Lions Top Returning Offensive Players

Guard Ace Baldwin Jr. returns after averaging 14.2 points, 6 assists, and 2.7 rebounds in 33 games last season. Nick Kern Jr., another returning guard, averaged 8.7 points, 1.5 assists, and 3.9 rebounds in 32 games.

Nittany Lions Team Defense

Penn State allowed 73.4 points per game last season, ranking 213th in the nation. They were better at defending the three-point line, holding opponents to 30.3% shooting, which was 107th in the country. However, they struggled with fouls, giving up 20.8 free throws per game, ranking 266th.

On the defensive side, the Nittany Lions averaged 8.3 steals per game, placing them 39th nationally. They also recorded 3.4 blocked shots per game, ranking 172nd in the country.

Bearcats vs Nittany Lions Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past five road matchups, Binghamton has an ATS record of 4-1 while averaging 66 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
Across their last three home contests, Penn State has a 1-0-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 0-3, while averaging 70 points per game.
As the betting underdog, the Bearcats have an ATS mark of just 6-4 in their last ten games. Binghamton posted a straight up mark of 2-8 in these matchups.
The Nittany Lions have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 4-1 straight up and 3-2 against the spread.