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Pennsylvania @ Saint Joseph's

Current Records: Pennsylvania 3-8; Saint Joseph's 4-4

What to Know

The Pennsylvania Quakers are on the road again Wednesday and play against the Saint Joseph's Hawks at 7 p.m. ET Dec. 8 at Michael J. Hagan '85 Arena. Given that these two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.

The Quakers came up short against the Temple Owls this past Saturday, falling 81-72. Despite the loss, UPenn had strong showings from guard Max Martz, who had 14 points in addition to eight rebounds, and forward Michael Wang, who had 21 points along with eight boards.

Meanwhile, Saint Joseph's has to be hurting after a devastating 81-52 defeat at the hands of the Villanova Wildcats this past Saturday. Guard Jordan Hall (22 points) was the top scorer for Saint Joseph's.

UPenn is expected to lose this next one by 3.5. Those betting on them against the spread shouldn't have high expectations for them since the team is 2-5 ATS when expected to lose.

UPenn is now 3-8 while the Hawks sit at 4-4. A pair of stats to keep an eye on: The Quakers are stumbling into the matchup with the 30th fewest takeaways in college basketball, having accrued only 11.1 on average. Saint Joseph's has experienced some struggles of their own as they are 37th worst in college basketball in takeaways, with only 11.3 on average. It's possible one of these Achilles' heels will wind up tripping the losing team up.

How To Watch

  • When: Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Michael J. Hagan '85 Arena -- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Hawks are a 3.5-point favorite against the Quakers, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 3.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Saint Joseph's have won three out of their last five games against Pennsylvania.

  • Jan 18, 2020 - Saint Joseph's 87 vs. Pennsylvania 81
  • Jan 26, 2019 - Pennsylvania 78 vs. Saint Joseph's 70
  • Jan 27, 2018 - Pennsylvania 67 vs. Saint Joseph's 56
  • Jan 21, 2017 - Saint Joseph's 78 vs. Pennsylvania 71
  • Jan 20, 2016 - Saint Joseph's 75 vs. Pennsylvania 60