The Dartmouth Big Green (4-4) square off with the Quinnipiac Bobcats (2-4) at Edward Leede Arena. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 5, 2018.
Quinnipiac Bobcats vs. Dartmouth Big Green Betting Prediction
The Bobcats are hoping for a better outcome after their 86-53 loss to the No. 9 Villanova Wildcats in their last game. Villanova won the rebounding battle. The Wildcats had more offensive rebounds (20 vs. 10), defensive rebounds (30 vs. 19) and total rebounds (50 vs. 29). Cameron Young led Quinnipiac in scoring with 18 points on 7-for-18 shooting.
In the Big Green’s last matchup, they won big over the Newbury Nighthawks, 114-39. The Big Green had a better free throw rate (0.096 vs. 0.014) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (48.8 vs. 20.4). Brendan Barry was the top scorer from either team with 26 points on 9-for-11 shooting from the field.
The Bobcats won the only contest against the Big Green last season, 78-77. The Bobcats had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (42.1 vs. 23.8) and had a much better free throw rate (0.367 vs. 0.235).
Looking at effective field goal percentage, Dartmouth should have a considerable advantage. Dating back to last season, the Big Green offense ranks 88th in that metric at 0.531, while the Quinnipiac defense ranks 306th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.531).
Quinnipiac Bobcats at Dartmouth Big Green Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Quinnipiac, ATS Winner – Quinnipiac, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Quinnipiac averages 27.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 20th in the nation. Dartmouth ranks 206th in three pointers allowed per game (22.7).
The Big Green rank 132nd in assists per game (14.0) while the Bobcats rank 271st (11.8).
Dartmouth ranks 100th in rebounds allowed per game (33.8) while Quinnipiac ranks 230th (36.3).
The Big Green rank 142nd in blocks per game (3.4) while the Bobcats rank 231st (2.5).
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