Bethune-Cookman Wildcats at Jacksonville Dolphins Betting Prediction 12/07/19

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Expect a fast-paced game when the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (5-4) head to Jacksonville to play the Dolphins (4-6). Action starts at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 7, 2019.

Bethune-Cookman Wildcats vs. Jacksonville Dolphins ATS Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last outing. The Dolphins lost big to the Marquette Golden Eagles, 75-56, while the Wildcats were beaten by the Stetson Hatters, 72-67.

Bethune-Cookman had a turnover percentage of 11.6 (better than their season average of 19.7) while Jacksonville had a better turnover percentage (17.2 vs. 15.5). Jacksonville’s Destin Barnes played well, finishing with 12 points. Isaiah Bailey, meanwhile fueled Bethune-Cookman with nine points and 11 rebounds.

The Dolphins won the lone game between these two teams last year, 79-71. Jacksonville had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.516 vs. 0.390). Bethune-Cookman, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (10.3 vs. 17.2).

The inefficient offense of Jacksonville will go head-to-head against the elite defense of Bethune-Cookman. Since the 2018-19 season, the Dolphins rank 274th in offensive efficiency, while the Wildcats are 16th in defensive efficiency. The Wildcats should have the advantage on that side of the ball.

Bethune-Cookman at Jacksonville ATS Pick

Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Jacksonville, ATS Winner – Jacksonville, O/U – Under

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • Bethune-Cookman ranks 26th in steals per game (7.7) while Jacksonville ranks 226th in steals allowed per game (7.2).
  • The Wildcats average 3.6 blocks per game, which ranks 66th in the NCAA. The Dolphins rank 148th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
  • Jacksonville averages 13.6 assists per game, which ranks 128th in the country. Bethune-Cookman ranks 153rd in assists allowed per game (13.8).
  • The Wildcats average 40.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 11th in the country. The Dolphins rank 210th in rebounds allowed per game (35.8).
  • Bethune-Cookman ranks ninth in three pointers allowed per game (20.9) while Jacksonville ranks 158th (22.1).