PENNSYLVANIA QUAKERS @ NAVY MIDSHIPMEN

Penn looks to build on its Howard response

Penn bounced back from its season-opening loss at Illinois with a 78-65 win over Howard. TJ Power scored 23 in that victory, giving the Quakers a recent offensive focal point to watch in Annapolis.

Navy’s early lineup is still taking shape

Navy’s season-opening lineup at George Washington included four players making their first career starts, while Jinwoo Kim was the most experienced starter. How that group handles Penn’s established rotation is a key matchup question.

Pennick’s return adds a scoring option

Navy’s official notes said Jordan Pennick missed the opener while recovering from a wrist injury, then scored a career-high 24 in his next appearance. The notes report no new status update for this game, so his availability should be confirmed close to tip.

A familiar matchup returns to Annapolis

Penn leads the all-time series 59-27, but Navy won the most recent meeting, 86-78, in November 2024. This is the teams’ first meeting in Annapolis since 2016.

Veterans Classic sets the stage

The game is part of the 13th annual Veterans Classic at Alumni Hall, with tip scheduled for 5:30 p.m. and national coverage on CBS Sports Network. Navy is hosting the doubleheader in Annapolis.

Pick Ideas

Angles drawn from the matchup analysis above and refreshed as the news changes. They are a separate read from the LineCrush pick for this matchup, so the two can land on different sides.

Navy plus the points

Consider Navy at +10 or better: the home underdog gets some cushion in a matchup where the spread has varied around 9.5 to 10.5 points. Avoid chasing a worse number if the line moves down.

Under only at a favorable number

The under is worth considering at 148.5 or higher, but the available market has shown totals as low as 146.5. Shop around and pass rather than take a reduced number.