The Davidson Wildcats (1-0) take on the Dartmouth Big Green (1-0) at Belk Arena. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 9, 2018.
Dartmouth Big Green at Davidson Wildcats ATS Prediction
The Big Green come in on a high note after blowing out the Newbury Nighthawks in their last matchup, 114-39. The Big Green had a better free throw rate (0.096 vs. 0.014) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (48.8 vs. 20.4). With 26 points on 9-for-11 shooting, Brendan Barry was the top scorer from either team.
The last time the Wildcats played, they easily got past the Cleveland State Vikings, 83-63. Davidson out-rebounded Cleveland State. The Wildcats had 21 offensive rebounds and 47 total rebounds, while the Vikings had two and 25, respectively. Kellan Grady was the top scorer from either team with 24 points on 8-for-15 shooting from the field.
Half-court execution will be critical when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams face off. Davidson ranks 330th in possessions per game (65.6) and Dartmouth is 259th (67.8) dating back to last season. Moreover, put-back points figure to be tough to come by for the Big Green. They rank 298th in the country in offensive rebounding percentage at 24.9 percent, while the Wildcats have been 13th-best on the defensive glass (defensive rebounding percentage of 77.0 percent).
Dartmouth Big Green vs. Davidson Wildcats Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Dartmouth, ATS Winner – Dartmouth, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Davidson ranks 17th in three pointers attempted per game (27.7) while Dartmouth ranks 233rd in three pointers allowed per game (23.3).
The Wildcats rank 12th in assists per game (16.8) while the Big Green rank 169th in assists allowed per game (13.7).
Davidson ranks 10th in steals allowed per game (4.7) while Dartmouth ranks 142nd (6.2).
The Big Green rank 143rd in blocks per game (3.3) while the Wildcats rank 262nd (2.0).
Davidson ranks 21st in rebounds allowed per game (31.4) while Dartmouth ranks 87th (33.3).
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