The Yale Bulldogs (4-3) will be at home in John J. Lee Amphitheater when they meet the Albany Great Danes (3-6). Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 11, 2018.
Albany Great Danes vs. Yale Bulldogs ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Bulldogs defeated the California Golden Bears, 76-59, while the Great Danes fell to the Iona Gaels, 72-68.
The Bulldogs had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.567 vs. 0.373) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (25.8 vs. 25.0). Albany, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.1 vs. 27.8). Yale rallied around Azar Swain, who contributed 16 points and six rebounds. Devonte Campbell, meanwhile had a solid performance for Albany, recording 17 points and 10 rebounds.
The Great Danes won the lone game between these two teams last season, 80-72. Albany’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over Yale. The Great Danes had a rate of 0.220, while the Bulldogs posted a mark of 0.134.
When looking at effective field goal percentage, Yale should have a noteworthy advantage. Dating back to last season, the Bulldogs offense ranks 86th in that metric at 0.538, while the Albany defense ranks 294th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.511).
Albany Great Danes vs. Yale Bulldogs Odds Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Yale, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Yale ranks 23rd in assists per game (16.5) while Albany ranks 247th in assists allowed per game (14.0).
- The Bulldogs rank 134th in blocks per game (3.1) while the Great Danes rank 174th in blocks allowed per game (4.2).
- The Bulldogs rank 82nd in three pointers attempted per game (24.3) while the Great Danes rank 225th in three pointers allowed per game (21.3).
- Yale ranks 110th in steals per game (6.5) while Albany ranks 204th in steals allowed per game (5.9).
