The Davidson Wildcats (17-5, 8-1 A10) put their five-game winning streak on the line when they meet the Massachusetts Minutemen (8-15, 1-9 A10) at William D. Mullins Center. The game begins at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Davidson Wildcats at Massachusetts Minutemen Betting Prediction
In the Wildcats’ last outing, they beat the Rhode Island Rams, 68-53. Davidson’s 0.395 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Rhode Island, who had a mark of 0.059. The Wildcats’ mark was above their season average of 0.193, while the Rams’ was below their season average of 0.262. Davidson received a boost from Jon Axel Gudmundsson, who was the game’s leading scorer with 20 points on 4-for-7 shooting.
The Minutemen lost big to the Fordham Rams in their last outing, 85-67. Fordham’s 9.0 turnover percentage was the team’s largest advantage over Massachusetts, who had a mark of 22.8. The Rams’ mark was better than their season average of 14.7, while the Minutemen’s was above their season average of 16.7. With 10 points, six rebounds and six assists, Unique McLean put together a solid performance for Massachusetts.
Massachusetts might have difficulty finding the bottom of the net as they go head-to-head against one of the country’s best defenses. Davidson ranks 83rd in defensive efficiency while the Minutemen rank 200th in offensive efficiency.
After the Wildcats won the lone contest against the Minutemen last season, 83-78, these teams will battle for the first time this year. The Wildcats made 21 of their 28 free throws (75.0 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (15.4 vs. 8.8).
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Massachusetts ranks 65th in three pointers allowed per game (20.4) while Davidson ranks 237th (25.1).
The Wildcats average 14.4 assists per game, which ranks 94th in the country. The Minutemen rank 219th in assists allowed per game (15.1).
Davidson ranks seventh in blocks allowed per game (2.0) while Massachusetts ranks 114th (3.5).
The Wildcats rank 24th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while the Minutemen rank 112th (6.4).
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The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.8, up from 6.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Minutemen have scored an average of 61.6 points per game (9.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.8 points per game (3.9 below their season average).
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