The Dartmouth Big Green (7-5) will be at home in Edward Leede Arena when they square off against the Bryant Bulldogs (7-4). The game gets underway at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019.
Bryant Bulldogs at Dartmouth Big Green ATS Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Big Green defeated the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils 76-60, while the Bulldogs beat the Fordham Rams 69-61.
Bryant dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.396 (above their season average of 0.155) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.5 (above their season average of 32.4). Fordham was 0.186 and 26.2, respectively, for those same stats. The Big Green, meanwhile, had a free throw rate of 0.228 (above their season average of 0.166) and held the Blue Devils to an offensive rebounding percentage of 14.3 (below their season average of 19.9). Aaryn Rai played well for Dartmouth with 14 points, 14 rebounds and seven assists. Meanwhile, Bryant was lifted by Benson Lin, who contributed 15 points.
The Bulldogs won the sole contest between these two teams last season, 68-67. Bryant had a much better turnover percentage (14.4 vs. 21.4). Dartmouth, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (24.2 vs. 10.0). This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
The offense of Dartmouth will clash against the elite defense of Bryant. The Big Green currently rank 198th in offensive efficiency, while the Bulldogs are 81st in defensive efficiency. The Bulldogs figure to have the advantage on that end of the court. It will also be a showdown of opposite tempos as the fast-breaking Bulldogs rank 46th in possessions per game, while the more methodical Big Green rank 287th.
Bryant Bulldogs at Dartmouth Big Green ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Dartmouth, ATS Winner – Dartmouth, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Bryant ranks 11th in three pointers attempted per game (29.0) while Dartmouth ranks 211th in three pointers allowed per game (24.8).
- The Bulldogs rank 40th in blocks per game (4.5) while the Big Green rank 112th (2.9).
- Dartmouth averages 14.2 assists per game, which ranks 84th in the NCAA. Bryant ranks 147th in assists allowed per game (13.6).
- The Bulldogs rank 33rd in steals per game (8.7) while the Big Green rank 189th (4.8).
- Bryant ranks fourth in rebounds per game (43.3) while Dartmouth ranks 122nd (36.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 69.2 points per game (6.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.8 points per game (1.2 above their season average).
- The Big Green’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.0, down from 6.0 for the season.
