The Jacksonville Dolphins (6-5) and the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (4-7), who both like to play up-tempo, will battle at Moore Gym. The game begins at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 15, 2018.
Jacksonville Dolphins at Bethune-Cookman Wildcats ATS Prediction
In the Dolphins’ last contest, they were defeated by the Florida A&M Rattlers, 65-50. Florida A&M’s effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Jacksonville. The Rattlers had a rate of 0.547, while the Dolphins posted a mark of 0.298. Dave Bell was the game’s high scorer with 12 points on 4-for-6 shooting.
The Wildcats got blown out by the DePaul Blue Demons in their last matchup, 80-58. One of DePaul’s biggest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They had 30 free throw attempts, while Bethune-Cookman had just 13. With 11 points and nine rebounds, Bethune-Cookman’s Cletrell Pope had a good game.
After the Wildcats won the only game against the Dolphins last season, 77-66, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Wildcats knocked down 23 of their 28 free throws (82.1 percent) and had a much better turnover percentage (14.1 vs. 19.4).
There should be a fair amount of transition offense in this meeting that features two of the nation’s more up-and-down teams. Bethune-Cookman ranks 41st in possessions per game (74.0) and Jacksonville is 54th (75.1).
Jacksonville vs. Bethune-Cookman Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Bethune-Cookman, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Bethune-Cookman ranks eighth in rebounds per game (43.0) while Jacksonville ranks 231st in rebounds allowed per game (38.8).
The Wildcats rank 36th in steals per game (7.8) while the Dolphins rank 172nd in steals allowed per game (7.5).
Jacksonville ranks 48th in blocks per game (6.5) while Bethune-Cookman ranks 167th in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
The Wildcats rank 126th in three pointers attempted per game (22.7) while the Dolphins rank 245th (20.8).
Bethune-Cookman averages 14.4 assists per game, which ranks 103rd in the nation. Jacksonville ranks 112th in assists allowed per game (11.1).
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The Dolphins have been outscored by an average of 6.0 points in their last five games. On the season, Jacksonville has defeated opponents by an average of 5.7 points.
During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 77.6 points per game (4.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.2 points per game (4.6 below their season average).
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