Dartmouth Big Green at Columbia Lions ATS Prediction 03/08/19

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The Dartmouth Big Green (11-17, 2-10 Ivy) travel to Francis S. Levien Gymnasium to square off with the Columbia Lions (9-17, 4-8 Ivy). The Big Green look to put an end to their six-game losing streak. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, March 8, 2019.

Dartmouth Big Green at Columbia Lions Betting Odds

In their last outing, the Lions beat the Yale Bulldogs, 83-75, while the Big Green fell to the Penn Quakers, 65-51.

Columbia was 9-21 on three pointers (42.9 percent). Yale, meanwhile, was 5-22 (22.7 percent). Dartmouth, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.041 vs. 0.016). Quinton Adlesh had a good game for Columbia, putting up 19 points and six assists. Meanwhile, James Foye was a key piece for Dartmouth with 13 points.

In their first matchup this season, Brendan Barry led the Big Green to an 82-66 win. He was the game’s leading scorer with 21 points. Converting at the free throw line was one of Dartmouth’s largest strengths. They were 20-23 (87.0 percent), while the Lions were just 13-23 (56.5 percent).

The Big Green’s Foye has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 15 points per game. Meanwhile, Gabe Stefanini has averaged 16 points,7.2 rebounds,5.0 assists during that same time frame for the Lions.

Second-chance opportunities might be few and far between for Columbia in this showdown. The Lions currently rank 257th in offensive rebounding percentage (26.3 percent), while Dartmouth ranks 37th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.2 percent).

Dartmouth at Columbia Free Pick

Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Dartmouth, ATS Winner – Dartmouth, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Columbia ranks 33rd in steals per game (7.8) while Dartmouth ranks 206th (5.3).
  • The Big Green average 3.5 blocks per game, which ranks 91st in the nation. The Lions rank 112th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
  • The Big Green average 24.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 81st in the nation. The Lions rank 192nd in three pointers allowed per game (23.3).
  • Columbia ranks 23rd in assists per game (16.0) while Dartmouth ranks 94th (14.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Lions have been outscored by an average of 1.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Columbia has defeated opponents by an average of 0.2 points.
  • During their last five games, the Big Green have scored an average of 63.8 points per game (9.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.2 points per game (0.5 above their season average).