Dartmouth Big Green vs. Penn Quakers Free Prediction 02/15/19

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The Dartmouth Big Green (11-11, 2-4 Ivy) will be at Palestra to meet the Penn Quakers (14-8, 2-4 Ivy) in an Ivy matchup. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, February 15, 2019.

Dartmouth Big Green vs. Penn Quakers ATS Odds

In their last outing, the Quakers were beaten by the Yale Bulldogs, 78-65, while the Big Green were victorious over the Columbia Lions, 82-66.

Dartmouth played a nearly perfect game. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.377 (above their season average of 0.189) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.585 (above their season average of 0.545). Columbia put up marks of 0.236 and 0.482, respectively, for those same stats. Penn, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 8.3 (better than their season average of 16.5). AJ Brodeur fueled Penn with 14 points, eight rebounds and seven assists. Brendan Barry had a good game for Dartmouth, recording 21 points and seven rebounds.

The Quakers dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the last contest, Penn won 74-46. Penn had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (25.7 vs. 10.0). Dartmouth, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (13.9 vs. 17.9). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

Getting to the line might be rare for Penn in this meeting. The Quakers currently rank 291st in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.199, while Dartmouth ranks 39th in FTA rate allowed (0.187).

Dartmouth Big Green at Penn Quakers Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Penn, ATS Winner – Penn, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Penn is 14th in the nation with 18.4 three pointers allowed per game while Dartmouth is 57th with 20.1 three pointers allowed per game.
  • The Big Green rank 169th in rebounds per game (35.0) while the Quakers rank 212th in rebounds allowed per game (36.4).
  • Penn allows the 17th-fewest assists per game (10.4) while Dartmouth ranks 56th (11.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Big Green have been outscored by an average of 3.0 points in their last five games. For the season, Dartmouth has defeated opponents by an average of 4.7 points.
  • During their last five games, the Quakers have scored an average of 75.6 points per game (0.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.0 points per game (6.0 above their season average).