Lafayette Leopards vs Penn Quakers Matchup

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

Penn vs Lafayette Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Quakers and Leopards. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Leopards at Kirby Sports Center in Easton, PA. Get ready to place your bets! In this non-conference matchup, Penn is favored by -1 against Lafayette. The over/under for the game is 140.5 points.

Penn vs. Lafayette Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Penn Quakers at Lafayette Leopards
Where: Easton at Kirby Sports Center
Date: Tuesday, November 12th
Betting Odds PENN -1, PENN -122 | LAFAY -101 O/U 140.5

Quakers Preview: Will the Quakers Find a Way to Win in Easton?

Penn opened their season with an 87-84 win over Maryland Eastern Shore on Thursday. The Quakers were -19 point favorites but didn’t cover the spread, as the Hawks kept the game closer than expected.

Penn led 34-31 at halftime, and both teams exploded offensively in the 2nd half, each scoring 53 points. The total points for the game reached 171, easily surpassing the O/U line of 139.5.

Quakers Offense Breakdown

Penn put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 43.1% from the field and 35.3% from three-point range, hitting 12 of 34 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.4%, and they connected on 75.8% of their free throws, going 25 for 33 from the line.

Ethan Roberts led the way with 25 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 5 threes at a 50% clip. Christopher Flippin was efficient, shooting 81.8% from the field and grabbing 13 boards. Ketron Shaw added 24 points and 5 assists, despite shooting just 31.8% overall.

Quakers Team Defense

Despite giving up 84 points, the Quakers held their opponent to 43% shooting from the field, with 25 made baskets on 58 attempts. Inside the arc, the opposition shot 54%, converting 13 of their 24 two-point attempts.

From three-point range, Penn's defense allowed 12 made threes on 34 attempts, a 35% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 33 times, where they made 25 for 75%. Penn gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.

Leopards Preview: No Pressure for Lafayette as Home Dogs

Lafayette Leopards Recent Game/Games

Lafayette dropped their season opener, falling 81-60 to La Salle on Saturday. The Leopards were +8.5 point underdogs going into the game but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 141, surpassing the O/U line of 132.5.

After trailing 45-28 at halftime, Lafayette managed to score 32 points in the second half, but their defense allowed 36 points, preventing any comeback attempt.

Leopards Offense Breakdown

Lafayette's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 36.1% from the field and 30% from three-point range, finishing with 60 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.6%, and they hit only 46.7% of their free throws.

Andrés Marrero led the way with 18 points, hitting 4 of 9 from deep. Devin Hines added 17 points in 17 minutes, and Jahlil White contributed 16 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 6 of 7 from the field.

Leopards Team Defense

Despite Lafayette's defensive efforts, they allowed 81 points, with their opponents shooting 44% from the field. Inside the arc, the Leopards gave up 48% shooting, as the other team connected on 20 of 41 two-point attempts.

From three-point range, Lafayette's defense saw their opponents hit 7 of 20 shots, good for 35%. The Leopards also sent the other team to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 20 attempts for 76%. Additionally, Lafayette allowed 15 offensive rebounds.

Quakers vs Leopards Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Quakers last five road games, the team averaged 67 points per game while allowing 70. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 2-3 straight-up.
Through their last five home games, Lafayette has an ATS record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 1-4 while averaging 59 points per game.
Looking back on the team's last five games as the underdog, the Leopards have a straight up record of 0-5. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-4.
Over the team's last three games as the favorite, the Quakers struggled vs the spread going just 1-2. However, they still had a straight up mark of 3-0.