The Dartmouth Big Green (7-11, 0-3 Ivy) travel to Palestra to go head-to-head against the Penn Quakers (9-7, 1-2 Ivy). The Big Green look to snap their six-game losing streak. Action gets underway at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
Dartmouth Big Green vs. Penn Quakers ATS Odds
In their last game, the Quakers barely escaped the Harvard Crimson, 75-72, while the Big Green got blown out by the Princeton Tigers, 66-44.
The Quakers knocked down 18 of their 25 free throws (72.0 percent) and held the Crimson to an effective field goal percentage of 0.400 (below their season average of 0.527). Dartmouth, meanwhile, held Princeton to an offensive rebounding percentage of 11.5 (below their season average of 30.1). AJ Brodeur led the way for Penn, putting up 20 points, eight rebounds and seven assists. Dartmouth was lifted by Chris Knight, who contributed 10 points.
The Quakers dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the last matchup, Penn won 65-51. Penn won the rebounding battle. The Quakers had nine offensive rebounds and 37 total rebounds, while the Big Green had two and 28, respectively. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
It will be a battle of contrasting styles as the fast-breaking Quakers will look to push the more methodical Big Green. The Quakers currently rank 40th in possessions per game while the Big Green are 267th. Also, the Big Green, who rank 320th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.178), could struggle to get to the line against the Quakers, who rank 49th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.178).
Dartmouth vs. Penn Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Penn, ATS Winner – Penn, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Penn averages 27.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 21st in the nation. Dartmouth ranks 229th in three pointers allowed per game (24.5).
- The Quakers rank 158th in steals per game (5.9) while the Big Green rank 228th (4.7).
- Dartmouth ranks 42nd in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Penn ranks 76th (3.1).
- The Quakers rank 36th in assists per game (15.3) while the Big Green rank 185th (12.4).
- Dartmouth ranks 109th in rebounds allowed per game (34.1) while Penn ranks 257th (38.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Quakers have scored an average of 68.8 points per game (7.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.8 points per game (1.7 below their season average).
- The Big Green have been outscored by an average of 10.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Dartmouth has defeated opponents by an average of 0.8 points.
