Penn Quakers vs Saint Joseph’s Hawks Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Saint Joseph's vs Penn NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Philadelphia.

Saint Joseph's vs Penn Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Hawks versus the Quakers? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on NBCS. The game will be played at The Palestra in Philadelphia, PA. Saint Joseph's comes into this non-conference matchup as the -8 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 149.5 points.

Saint Joseph's vs. Penn Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Saint Joseph's Hawks at Penn Quakers
Where: Philadelphia at The Palestra
Date: Friday, November 15th
Betting Odds STJOE -8, STJOE -325 | PENN +252 O/U 149.5

Hawks Preview: Will the Hawks Find a Way to Win on the Road?

Saint Joseph's Hawks Recent Game/Games

Saint Joseph's pulled off an impressive 83-76 win over Villanova on Tuesday. The Hawks were +2.5 point underdogs but not only won outright, they also covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 159, surpassing the O/U line of 141.5.

After trailing 37-36 at halftime, Saint Joseph's turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Villanova 47-39. Their strong 2nd half performance was key to the win, as they tightened up defensively while finding their rhythm offensively.

Hawks Offense Breakdown

Saint Joseph's put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 43.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They hit 9 of 27 from beyond the arc, shooting 33.3%, and were strong from the free-throw line, connecting on 22 of 25 attempts for 88%.

The Hawks dished out 20 assists, with Xzayvier Brown leading the way with 13 assists, despite shooting just 22.2% from the field. Eric Dixon contributed 24 points and 9 rebounds, while Jhamir Brickus added 22 points on 60% shooting. Rasheer Fleming was efficient, hitting 7 of 9 shots for 19 points.

Hawks Team Defense

Saint Joseph's defense gave up 76 points, with their opponents shooting 43% from the field. They allowed 17 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, a 51% success rate.

From beyond the arc, Saint Joseph's allowed 9 threes on 27 attempts, a 33% shooting percentage. They also sent their opponents to the line 25 times, where they made 22 free throws, shooting 88%. Saint Joseph's gave up 7 offensive rebounds.

Quakers Preview: Taking a Look at the Quakers Chances at Home

Penn Quakers Recent Game/Games

The Quakers dropped a close one on Tuesday, falling 65-63 to the Leopards. Penn, who were -2.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 29-23 at halftime, Penn put up 40 points in the 2nd half but couldn’t complete the comeback. They allowed 36 points in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 128 fell short of the 141.5 O/U line.

Quakers Offense Breakdown

In their last game, the Quakers struggled offensively, shooting just 37.5% from the field and 31.8% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.9%, and they hit only 58.3% of their free throws.

Caleb Williams led the team with 17 points, hitting 4 of 8 threes. Ethan Roberts contributed 14 points and 7 assists, while Nick Spinoso added 13 points and 7 rebounds.

Quakers Team Defense

Despite giving up 9 threes, the Quakers held their opponent to 65 points on 40% shooting. Penn's defense was particularly effective inside, limiting them to 38% on two-point attempts.

Penn sent them to the line 17 times, where they hit 12 free throws. The Quakers also allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.

Hawks vs Quakers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Saint Joseph's has a 1-2 record in their last three road games. In this stretch, they averaged 66 points per game while allowing 67. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
Through their last ten home contests, the Quakers offense has averaged 67 points per game while allowing an average of 73. Penn posted an overall record of 2-8 while going 3-7 ATS.
In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Quakers have a straight up record of 0-3 and an ATS mark of 0-3.
Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the Hawks have a straight up record of 9-1. Their record vs the spread in these games was 4-6.