Brown Bears at Dartmouth Big Green Betting Prediction 02/01/19

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A five-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the Dartmouth Big Green (10-8, 1-1 Ivy) when they take on the Brown Bears (12-6, 0-2 Ivy) at Edward Leede Arena. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, February 1, 2019.

Brown Bears vs. Dartmouth Big Green Betting Odds

Both teams fell in their last outing. The Big Green fell to the Harvard Crimson, 64-59, while the Bears were defeated by the Yale Bulldogs, 79-71.

Brown had a turnover percentage of 11.9 (better than their season average of 17.4) while Dartmouth held Harvard to an effective field goal percentage of 0.455 (below their season average of 0.554). Dartmouth was lifted by Chris Knight, who finished with 12 points and eight rebounds. Tamenang Choh played a pivotal role for Brown with 24 points, 15 rebounds and five assists.

This series was highly contested last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the last matchup, the Big Green won 66-63. Dartmouth’s effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over Brown. The Big Green had a rate of 0.598 while the Bears posted a mark of 0.414. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.

From an effective field goal percentage perspective, this will 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).

Brown Bears at Dartmouth Big Green Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Dartmouth, ATS Winner – Dartmouth, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Brown ranks 50th in steals per game (7.6) while Dartmouth ranks 214th (4.6).
  • The Big Green rank 74th in blocks per game (3.8) while the Bears rank 118th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
  • Dartmouth ranks 52nd in assists per game (15.4) while Brown ranks 65th in assists allowed per game (11.8).
  • The Big Green average 26.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 33rd in the country. The Bears rank 190th in three pointers allowed per game (23.6).
  • Brown ranks 48th in rebounds per game (38.4) while Dartmouth ranks 140th (35.9).

Bettings Trends:

  • 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).
  • The Bears’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.6, down from 8.7 for the season.