Yale Bulldogs at Massachusetts Minutemen Free Prediction 12/11/19

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The Yale Bulldogs (8-3) travel to William D. Mullins Center to challenge the Massachusetts Minutemen (5-5). The Bulldogs have won five games in a row, while the Minutemen have lost their last five games. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 11, 2019.

Yale Bulldogs at Massachusetts Minutemen ATS Odds

In their last game, the Minutemen were blown out by the Harvard Crimson, 89-55, while the Bulldogs beat the Lehigh Mountain Hawks, 78-65.

Yale dominated every stat category in the game. They had a great free throw rate of 0.273 (above their season average of 0.235) and a turnover percentage of 14.5 (better than their season average of 17.9). For those same stats, Lehigh recorded marks of 0.145 and 23.3, respectively. Massachusetts, on the other hand, forced Harvard into a turnover percentage of 22.9 (above their season average of 17.8). Sy Chatman fueled Massachusetts with 10 points and five rebounds. Yale received a boost from Paul Atkinson, who recorded 16 points and 11 rebounds.

Massachusetts might struggle to score as they clash against one of the nation’s best defenses. Yale ranks 11th in defensive efficiency, while the Minutemen rank 229th in offensive efficiency.

Yale Bulldogs at Massachusetts Minutemen Pick

Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Yale, ATS Winner – Yale, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Yale ranks 35th in rebounds per game (39.4) while Massachusetts ranks 258th (31.5).
  • The Minutemen average 7.2 steals per game, which ranks 82nd in the nation. The Bulldogs rank 184th in steals allowed per game (7.5).
  • Massachusetts ranks 24th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while Yale ranks 61st (2.9).
  • The Minutemen rank fifth in three pointers allowed per game (16.6) while the Bulldogs rank 206th (24.0).
  • Yale averages 15.7 assists per game, which ranks 32nd in the nation. Massachusetts ranks 182nd in assists allowed per game (14.0).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Minutemen have scored an average of 60.2 points per game (9.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 78.2 points per game (8.1 above their season average).
  • The Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 15.4, up from 12.4 for the season.