The Jacksonville Dolphins (3-4) will be at home in Swisher Gym when they take on the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (3-3). Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 30, 2017, and it can be seen on ESPN 3.
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats vs. Jacksonville Dolphins Betting Preview
In the Wildcats last contest, they dismantled the Florida College Falcons, 95-67. With 16 points and 11 rebounds, Shawntrez Davis played well for Bethune-Cookman. Bethune-Cookman played a nearly perfect game. They had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 40.0 (above their season average of 31.8) and a turnover percentage of 10.9 (better than their season average of 18.9). Florida College recorded marks of 26.0 and 16.0, respectively, for those same stats.
The Dolphins will look to keep it rolling after defeating the Gardner-Webb Runnin Bulldogs in their last matchup, 106-99. With 29 points on 10-for-20 shooting, Jace Hogan was the games high scorer. The Dolphins knocked down 31 of their 41 free throws (75.6 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 11.9 (better than their season average of 18.5).
Jacksonville should have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Dolphins rank 96th in offensive efficiency, while the Wildcats rank 257th in defensive efficiency dating back to last season.
The Dolphins won the sole contest against the Wildcats last season, 76-66. The Dolphins dominated every stat category in the game. They had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.404 and a turnover percentage of 12.5. The Wildcats recorded marks of 0.158 and 15.7, respectively, for those same stats.
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats at Jacksonville Dolphins Free Prediction
Predictions: SU Winner – Jacksonville, ATS Winner – Jacksonville, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2016-Present):
- The Wildcats rank 113th in assists per game (14.3) while the Dolphins rank 230th in assists allowed per game (14.3).
- Jacksonville averages 7.9 steals per game, which ranks 23rd in the nation. Bethune-Cookman ranks 127th in steals allowed per game (6.0).
- Jacksonville ranks 125th in rebounds allowed per game (34.4) while Bethune-Cookman ranks 318th (39.9).
- The Wildcats average 22.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 98th in the nation. The Dolphins rank 270th in three pointers allowed per game (23.5).
- Bethune-Cookman ranks 122nd in blocks per game (3.6) while Jacksonville ranks 283rd (1.9).
