The Presbyterian Blue Hose (2-8) will be at home in the Ross E. Templeton P.E. Center when they challenge the Jacksonville Dolphins (6-6). Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 18, 2019.
Jacksonville Dolphins vs. Presbyterian Blue Hose Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Blue Hose lost a tough one against the St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers, 64-63, while the Dolphins defeated the Middle Georgia State Knights, 93-79.
Jacksonville dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.349 (above their season average of 0.229) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 36.1 (above their season average of 26.3). Middle Georgia State was 0.122 and 22.2, respectively, for those same stats. Presbyterian, on the other hand, had a free throw rate of 0.234 (above their season average of 0.142). Chris Martin had a good game for Presbyterian with 12 points and six rebounds. David Bell, meanwhile led the way for Jacksonville, putting up 10 points and 12 rebounds.
This series was highly competitive last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the last contest, the Blue Hose won 72-67. The Blue Hose’s 9.1 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Dolphins, who had a rate of 20.3. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
It will be a battle of conflicting tempos as the fast-breaking Dolphins will look to push the more half-court-oriented Blue Hose. The Dolphins currently rank 76th in possessions per game while the Blue Hose are 267th.
Jacksonville Dolphins at Presbyterian Blue Hose Free Pick
Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Jacksonville, ATS Winner – Jacksonville, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Jacksonville ranks 41st in blocks per game (2.3) while Presbyterian ranks 170th (2.0).
- The Dolphins rank 137th in three pointers allowed per game (24.8) while the Blue Hose rank 245th (26.7).
- Presbyterian ranks 100th in steals per game (6.9) while Jacksonville ranks 147th in steals allowed per game (7.2).
- The Dolphins average 40.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 91st in the nation. The Blue Hose rank 212th in rebounds allowed per game (37.6).
- Jacksonville ranks 100th in assists per game (12.3) while Presbyterian ranks 213th in assists allowed per game (14.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Dolphins have scored an average of 69.8 points per game (1.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 64.2 points per game (2.6 below their season average).
- The Blue Hose have outscored opponents by an average of 0.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Presbyterian has lost by an average of 8.8 points.
