Dartmouth Big Green vs. Yale Bulldogs Betting Prediction 02/08/20

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It will be a meeting between two stifling defenses when the Yale Bulldogs (16-5, 4-1 Ivy) challenge the Dartmouth Big Green (7-13, 0-5 Ivy) at John J. Lee Amphitheater. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.

Dartmouth Big Green at Yale Bulldogs ATS Odds

Both teams lost a tough one in their last game. The Bulldogs fell to the Harvard Crimson, 78-77, while the Big Green were defeated by the Brown Bears, 67-65.

Dartmouth had an effective field goal percentage of 0.630 (above their season average of 0.492) while Yale had a free throw rate of 0.364 (above their season average of 0.236). Yale received a boost from Paul Atkinson, who put up 28 points, six rebounds and five steals. Meanwhile, Aaryn Rai played a key role for Dartmouth with 13 points and six rebounds.

The Bulldogs dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the last contest, Yale won 77-59. Yale’s 0.636 effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over Dartmouth, who had a rate of 0.410. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.

Second-chance opportunities might be rare for Yale in this contest. The Bulldogs rank 267th in offensive rebounding percentage (25.8 percent), while Dartmouth ranks eighth in defensive rebounding percentage (78.3 percent). Additionally, the 311th-ranked offense of the Big Green (offensive efficiency of 95.9) will face a difficult test against the 16th-ranked defense of the Bulldogs (defensive efficiency of 90.1).

Dartmouth Big Green vs. Yale Bulldogs ATS Pick

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

Betting Notes:

  • Yale ranks ninth in assists per game (16.9) while Dartmouth ranks 190th (12.1).
  • The Bulldogs rank 140th in steals per game (6.2) while the Big Green rank 231st (4.7).
  • Dartmouth ranks 40th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Yale ranks 84th (3.1).
  • The Bulldogs average 24.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 78th in the NCAA. The Big Green rank 212th in three pointers allowed per game (23.9).
  • Yale ranks 39th in rebounds per game (39.0) while Dartmouth ranks 161st (35.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 14.0, up from 13.3 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Big Green have scored an average of 56.6 points per game (8.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.8 points per game (0.4 above their season average).