Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Penn vs VCU NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Richmond.
Penn vs VCU Prediction
The Quakers and Rams are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Rams will host the game at Stuart C. Siegel Center in Richmond, VA. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 134.5 points, and VCU is favored by -22.5 at home against Penn.
Penn vs. VCU Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Penn Quakers at VCU Rams
- Where: Richmond at Stuart C. Siegel Center
- Date: Monday, December 9th
- Betting Odds VCU -22.5, PENN +1833 | VCU -8000 O/U 134.5
Quakers Preview: Will the Quakers Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?
Penn Quakers Recent Game
The Quakers dropped to 3-6 on the season after a 60-47 loss to Drexel on Saturday. Penn, who entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 107 fell well short of the O/U line of 137.5.
After a 30-30 tie at halftime, Penn struggled offensively in the second half, managing just 17 points while allowing 30.
Quakers Offense Breakdown
In their last game, the Quakers struggled offensively, managing just 47 points on 33.9% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.3%, and they hit only 22.2% of their threes, going 4-for-18 from beyond the arc.
Nick Spinoso led the team with 21 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 47.4% from the field. Cole Hargrove added 17 points and 13 rebounds, hitting 70% of his shots.
Quakers Team Defense
Defensively, the Penn Quakers were strong, holding their opponent to just 60 points on 33% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the other team making only 16 of 41 attempts, a 39% success rate.
From beyond the arc, Penn's defense was effective, as their opponent shot just 4/18, or 22%. The Quakers also kept them off the free-throw line, where they went 3/6. On the boards, Penn allowed 7 offensive rebounds.
Rams Preview: Will VCU Live Up to Expectations at Home?
VCU Rams Recent Game/Games
The Rams improved to 6-2 on the season with an 89-54 win over Georgia Southern on Wednesday. VCU, favored by 20.5 points, covered the spread in the home victory. The total points for the game were 143, falling short of the 149.5 O/U line.
VCU led 39-31 at halftime before dominating the 2nd half, scoring 50 points and holding the Eagles to just 23.
Rams Offense Breakdown
VCU's offense put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 46.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.4%. They connected on 37.5% of their threes, hitting 12 of 32 attempts, and were strong from the line, making 79.4% of their free throws (27/34).
Max Shulga led the way with 29 points, hitting 6 of 8 from deep (75.0%) and shooting 70.0% overall. Alphonzo Billups III also impressed, going 4 for 5 from three (80.0%) and contributing 14 points and 6 rebounds in just 16 minutes.
Rams Team Defense
Even though VCU gave up 54 points, they allowed the opposing team to shoot 46% from the field, with 12 made threes on 32 attempts (37%). Inside the arc, the Rams' defense saw their opponents hit 59% of their shots, going 13/22 on two-point attempts.
VCU also sent the other team to the free-throw line 34 times, where they converted 27 of their attempts (79%). The Rams gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.
Quakers vs Rams Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Through their last ten road contests, the Quakers offense has averaged 65 points per game while allowing an average of 74. Penn posted an overall record of 2-8 while going 2-8 ATS.
- Through their last ten home contests, the Rams offense has averaged 72 points per game while allowing an average of 70. VCU posted an overall record of 5-5 while going 7-3 ATS.
- Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the Quakers have a straight up record of 1-4. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-4.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Rams have a strong straight up record of 4-1. In addition, their ATS record was 4-1 in these scenarios.
Penn vs VCU Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Penn +22.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.