Belmont Bruins at Green Bay Phoenix Betting Prediction

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The Belmont Bruins (6-0) hope to remain unbeaten when they challenge the Green Bay Phoenix (4-3) at Resch Center. The game begins at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 1, 2018.

Belmont Bruins vs. Green Bay Phoenix ATS Odds

Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Phoenix edged the Northern Illinois Huskies 85-83, while the Bruins defeated the Samford Bulldogs 99-93.

Belmont played a perfect game. They had an effective field goal percentage of 0.525 (below their season average of 0.616) and a turnover percentage of 10.7 (better than their season average of 15.8). For those same stats, Samford put up marks of 0.481 and 11.6, respectively. Green Bay, meanwhile, dominated nearly every stat category in their game. They had a free throw rate of 0.200 (matching their season average) and a turnover percentage of 11.6 (better than their season average of 13.3). For those same stats, Northern Illinois was 0.045 and 18.5, respectively. Tank Hemphill played a pivotal role for Green Bay with 25 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, Dylan Windler led the way for Belmont, finishing with 31 points and 11 rebounds.

The Bruins won the sole contest between these two teams last year, 86-75. Belmont’s 0.271 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Green Bay, who had a mark of 0.175.

Second-chance points could be few and far between for Green Bay in this contest. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Phoenix rank 271st in offensive rebounding percentage (26.4 percent), while Belmont ranks 30th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.2 percent).

Belmont Bruins vs. Green Bay Phoenix Odds Pick

Free Pick: SU Winner – Green Bay, ATS Winner – Belmont, O/U – Under

Betting Notes (2017-Present):

  • Belmont averages 29.9 three pointers per game, which ranks fourth in the nation. Green Bay ranks 270th in three pointers allowed per game (24.1).
  • The Bruins rank 76th in blocks allowed per game (2.9) while the Phoenix rank 241st (4.1).
  • Belmont averages 16.9 assists per game, which ranks 15th in the country. Green Bay ranks 156th in assists allowed per game (13.2).
  • The Bruins rank 60th in rebounds allowed per game (32.7) while the Phoenix rank 316th (39.7).
  • Green Bay ranks 51st in steals per game (7.3) while Belmont ranks 227th (5.4).