Many eyes in the college basketball world will be on The Palestra Saturday as host Pennsylvania looks to handle the James Madison Dukes in NCAAB action.

The Quakers bring a 3-3 record (2-1 ATS) to this tilt against the 2-2 Dukes, who are 1-2 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have witnessed Pennsylvania go 3-0 so far and the Dukes go 2-0-1.



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Power Rankings / Prediction:
It's a betting matchup between the No. 280-rated Quakers and the No. 161-ranked Dukes, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark. Prediction formulas run on this game indicate a possible 76-72 result in favor of the Dukes.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits Pennsylvania's No. 239-ranked offense, averaging 65.5 PPG, against a Dukes defense that ranks No. 323 at 79 PPG. The Quakers field goal percentage has averaged 44.7% so far, less than the Dukes marksmen have achieved on the year, 46.3% per game.

Defensively, James Madison features the nation's No. 299-rated defense on the road, allowing 80.5 points per game. Pennsylvania, meanwhile, comes in at No. 280 nationally in scoring at home.

James Madison was an 86-69 Sportsbook in their most recent outing on the road against Rider. They covered the 4.5–point spread as favorites. A.J. Davis scored 29 points for James Madison on Friday, leading the Dukes to an 86-69 win over Rider at The Palestra.

Pennsylvania lost its last outing, a 78-58 result against Pittsburgh on November 25. They failed to cover in that game as an 8.5-point underdog. Pennsylvania was crushed on Friday, getting blown out by Pittsburgh and falling by a 78-58 score at The Palestra.


James Madison Dukes Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Hofstra are 3-7
After a win are 4-6

Pennsylvania Quakers Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 6-2
Before playing Manhattan are 2-0
After playing Pittsburgh are 1-0
After a loss are 4-6

A few Dukes at Quakers trends to consider:
Pennsylvania is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home


Next up:
James Madison at Hofstra, Saturday, December 3
Pennsylvania home to Manhattan, Tuesday, November 29