The Albany Great Danes (2-5) square off against the Dartmouth Big Green (3-4) in the Basketball Hall of Fame Belfast Classic at SSE Arena Belfast. The game starts at 2:30 p.m. ET on Friday, November 30, 2018, and will air on CBS Sports Network.
Dartmouth Big Green vs. Albany Great Danes Free Prediction
The Big Green are hoping for a better outcome after their 76-58 loss to the Marist Red Foxes in their last contest. One of Marist’s largest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 14-15 (93.3 percent), while the Big Green were 9-12 (75.0 percent). Chris Knight led Dartmouth in scoring with 16 points on 7-for-13 shooting.
The last time the Great Danes played, they lost a tight one to the LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds, 80-77. LIU Brooklyn’s turnover percentage was the team’s largest advantage over Albany. The Blackbirds posted a mark of 18.0 (uglier than their season average of 14.7), while the Great Danes had a rate of 27.7 (above their season average of 18.1). With 24 points on 6-for-13 shooting, Ahmad Clark was Albany’s leading scorer.
Dating back to the 2017-18 season, a focal point for the Albany offense has been to get to and convert from the free throw line. The Great Danes rank 46th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.275), but Dartmouth has been among the best in the country at keeping opponents away from the charity stripe (ranking 17th by yielding a FTA rate of 0.182). Additionally, the Big Green rank 324th in offensive rebounding percentage (23.5 percent), while the Great Danes rank 33rd in defensive rebounding percentage (75.2 percent).
Dartmouth Big Green vs. Albany Great Danes Odds Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Albany, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Albany ranks 80th in rebounds per game (37.4) while Dartmouth ranks 304th (32.4).
The Big Green rank 143rd in three pointers attempted per game (22.6) while the Great Danes rank 312th (17.1).
Dartmouth ranks 100th in blocks allowed per game (3.1) while Albany ranks 251st (4.3).
The Big Green rank 147th in assists per game (13.8) while the Great Danes rank 229th (12.8).
Dartmouth ranks 221st in steals per game (5.5) while Albany ranks 278th (4.8).
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