The Davidson Wildcats (10-10, 4-4 A10) welcome the Massachusetts Minutemen (9-12, 3-5 A10) to Belk Arena. The Minutemen can put an end to a nine-game road losing streak. The game can be seen on CBS Sports Network at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
Massachusetts Minutemen vs. Davidson Wildcats ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Wildcats lost a tough one against the George Washington Colonials, 107-104, while the Minutemen were victorious over the Saint Joseph’s Hawks, 91-76.
The Minutemen had a turnover percentage of 12.0 (better than their season average of 17.5) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.683 (above their season average of 0.491). Davidson, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 6.9 (better than their season average of 15.2). Jon Axel Gudmundsson played a pivotal role for Davidson with 31 points, 10 rebounds and six assists. Meanwhile, Massachusetts rallied around Samba Diallo, who put up 19 points.
The Minutemen won the lone contest between these two teams last year, 54-51. Massachusetts out-rebounded Davidson. The Minutemen had 13 offensive rebounds and 36 total rebounds, while the Wildcats had five and 27, respectively. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Davidson appears to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Wildcats currently rank 94th in offensive efficiency, while Massachusetts ranks 254th in defensive efficiency.
Massachusetts Minutemen at Davidson Wildcats Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Davidson, ATS Winner – Davidson, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Davidson ranks 34th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Massachusetts ranks 176th (7.4).
- The Wildcats rank 145th in assists per game (13.1) while the Minutemen rank 214th in assists allowed per game (14.5).
- Massachusetts ranks 14th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while Davidson ranks 74th (3.0).
- The Wildcats rank 117th in rebounds allowed per game (34.4) while the Minutemen rank 229th (37.4).
- Massachusetts ranks 28th in three pointers allowed per game (18.4) while Davidson ranks 117th (21.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Minutemen have scored an average of 67.8 points per game (2.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.4 points per game (0.2 below their season average).
- The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.0, up from 3.5 for the season.
