The Boston University Terriers (3-7) welcome the Dartmouth Big Green (6-4) to Case Gym. The Terriers will attempt to put an end to their five-game losing streak. Action gets underway at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 14, 2019.
Dartmouth Big Green at Boston University Terriers ATS Odds
In their last game, the Terriers lost to the Binghamton Bearcats, 84-79, while the Big Green won big over the Maine Black Bears, 77-44.
Dartmouth dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a great turnover percentage of 9.0 (better than their season average of 18.5) and a free throw rate of 0.208 (above their season average of 0.157). Maine had marks of 20.8 and 0.102, respectively, for those same stats. Boston University, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 8.2 (better than their season average of 16.4). Max Mahoney played a pivotal role for Boston University with 38 points and 13 rebounds. James Foye, meanwhile had a solid performance for Dartmouth, finishing with 18 points.
The Big Green won the only game between these two teams last year, 78-68. Dartmouth’s rebounding was their largest advantage. The Big Green had 12 offensive rebounds and 36 total rebounds, while the Terriers had two and 22, respectively. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Boston University might have a tough time finding the bottom of the net as they square off against one of the country’s best defenses. Dartmouth currently ranks 52nd in defensive efficiency, while the Terriers rank 258th in offensive efficiency.
Dartmouth Big Green vs. Boston University Terriers Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Dartmouth, ATS Winner – Dartmouth, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Boston University ranks 71st in three pointers allowed per game (20.2) while Dartmouth ranks 246th (26.0).
- The Big Green average 35.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 129th in the nation. The Terriers rank 159th in rebounds allowed per game (35.8).
- The Terriers rank 39th in assists allowed per game (10.8) while the Big Green rank 143rd (13.0).
- Dartmouth ranks 12th in blocks allowed per game (2.1) while Boston University ranks 85th (3.2).
Bettings Trends:
- The Big Green’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.6, up from 5.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Terriers have scored an average of 62.8 points per game (5.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.2 points per game (3.4 above their season average).
