The Dartmouth Big Green (10-8, 1-1 Ivy) will try to extend their five-game home winning streak in a matchup against the Brown Bears (12-6, 0-2 Ivy) at Edward Leede Arena. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, February 1, 2019.
Brown Bears at Dartmouth Big Green Betting Prediction
The Bears are trying to rebound after their 79-71 loss to the Yale Bulldogs in their last matchup. Yale’s 28.9 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over Brown, who had a rate of 18.2. The Bulldogs’ mark was above their season average of 28.8, while the Bears’ was below their season average of 27.1. Tamenang Choh was the top scorer from either team with 24 points on 8-for-16 shooting.
In the Big Green’s last outing, they fell to the Harvard Crimson, 64-59. Making free throws was one of Harvard’s largest advantages. They were 14-16 (87.5 percent), while the Big Green were just 4-7 (57.1 percent). With 12 points and eight rebounds, Chris Knight had a solid game for Dartmouth.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, this appears to be a matchup of two heavyweights. The sharp-shooting Dartmouth offense ranks 41st in the nation in that metric at 0.550, while the elite Brown defense is ranked 24th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.456).
After splitting two games last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. The Big Green won the most recent game 66-63. Dartmouth launched 15 three pointers, making seven of them (46.7 percent). Brown was, on the other hand, just 4-22 (18.2 percent).
Brown Bears vs. Dartmouth Big Green Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Dartmouth, ATS Winner – Dartmouth, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Brown ranks 48th in rebounds per game (38.4) while Dartmouth ranks 140th (35.9).
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The Bears’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.6, down from 8.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Big Green have scored an average of 68.4 points per game (7.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.2 points per game (1.9 below their season average).
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