The Albany Great Danes (2-5) will be in the Basketball Hall of Fame Belfast Classic at SSE Arena Belfast when they square off with the Dartmouth Big Green (3-4). The game starts at 2:30 p.m. ET on Friday, November 30, 2018, and will air on CBS Sports Network.
Dartmouth Big Green vs. Albany Great Danes ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Great Danes lost a winnable game to the LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds, 80-77, while the Big Green got blown out by the Marist Red Foxes, 76-58.
Dartmouth had a better turnover percentage (17.1 vs. 16.0) while Albany had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (38.9 vs. 26.3). Ahmad Clark had a good performance for Albany with 24 points, six rebounds and five assists. Meanwhile, Dartmouth was lifted by Chris Knight, who recorded 16 points and seven rebounds.
Dating back to last season, a focal point for the Albany offense has been to get to and convert from the free throw line. The Great Danes rank 46th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.275), but Dartmouth has been among the best in the nation at keeping opponents away from the charity stripe (ranking 17th by yielding a FTA rate of 0.182). Furthermore, the Big Green, who rank 324th in offensive rebounding percentage (23.5 percent), could struggle to get put-back points against the Great Danes, who rank 33rd in defensive rebounding percentage (75.2 percent).
Dartmouth Big Green vs. Albany Great Danes Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Albany, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Albany ranks 80th in rebounds per game (37.4) while Dartmouth ranks 304th (32.4).
- The Big Green rank 147th in assists per game (13.8) while the Great Danes rank 229th (12.8).
- Dartmouth ranks 221st in steals per game (5.5) while Albany ranks 278th (4.8).
- The Big Green rank 143rd in three pointers attempted per game (22.6) while the Great Danes rank 312th (17.1).
- Dartmouth ranks 100th in blocks allowed per game (3.1) while Albany ranks 251st (4.3).
