The country’s top shooting defense will be on the road at SEFCU Arena, when the Yale Bulldogs (6-3) face off with the Albany Great Danes (5-3). The game starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 4, 2019.
Yale Bulldogs vs. Albany Great Danes ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Great Danes defeated the American University Eagles 68-64, while the Bulldogs beat the Vermont Catamounts 65-52.
Yale dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a solid free throw rate of 0.288 (above their season average of 0.242) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.0 (above their season average of 24.5). For those same stats, Vermont had marks of 0.085 and 20.0, respectively. The Great Danes, on the other hand, made 17 of their 23 free throws (73.9 percent) and held the Eagles to an effective field goal percentage of 0.433 (below their season average of 0.531). Cameron Healy had a good outing for Albany, contributing 18 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Paul Atkinson fueled Yale with 23 points and seven rebounds.
The Bulldogs won the only game between these two teams last season, 71-63. The Bulldogs’ offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over the Great Danes. Yale had a rate of 24.2, while Albany posted a mark of 17.9.
Albany might have difficulty finding the bottom of the net as they square off against one of the country’s best defenses. Dating back to last season, Yale ranks second in defensive efficiency while the Great Danes rank 282nd in offensive efficiency. Opposite styles will be on display in this matchup. The fast-breaking Bulldogs rank 36th in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Great Danes rank 270th.
Yale at Albany Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Albany, ATS Winner – Albany, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Yale ranks 23rd in assists allowed per game (12.2) while Albany ranks 252nd (14.2).
- The Bulldogs rank 26th in blocks per game (4.4) while the Great Danes rank 209th (2.8).
- Albany ranks 174th in steals allowed per game (6.5) while Yale ranks 283rd (7.2).
- The Bulldogs rank fourth in rebounds per game (39.2) while the Great Danes rank 225th (34.3).
- Albany ranks 94th in three pointers attempted per game (24.1) while Yale ranks 281st in three pointers allowed per game (24.2).
