The Yale Bulldogs (12-4, 2-1 Ivy) will be at Edward Leede Arena to take on the Dartmouth Big Green (10-9, 1-2 Ivy) in an Ivy matchup. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Yale Bulldogs vs. Dartmouth Big Green Betting Odds
Both teams fell in their last game. The Big Green (10.5-point favorites) were defeated by the Brown Bears, 60-58, while the Bulldogs (7-point underdogs) fell to the Harvard Crimson, 65-49. The Dartmouth game went 22 points under the projected point total of 140, while the Yale game went 39.5 points under the projected point total of 153.5.
Yale forced Harvard into a turnover percentage of 24.0 (above their season average of 20.8) while Dartmouth had a free throw rate of 0.244 (above their season average of 0.184). Dartmouth rallied around Ian Sistare, who recorded 10 points and 10 rebounds. Alex Copeland was a key piece for Yale with 14 points.
The Bulldogs dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the last game, Yale won 77-65. The Bulldogs’ 15.5 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Big Green, who had a rate of 17.8. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Vegas has been spot on when setting the total of Bulldogs games, with an even split between overs and unders. Yale holds records of 12-4 straight up (SU) and 8-6 against the spread (ATS).
Big Green games also have no tendency in regards to the total, as there has been an even split between games finishing over and under. Moreover, Dartmouth is 10-9 SU and 8-7-1 ATS.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, this appears to be a matchup of two heavyweights. The sharp-shooting Dartmouth offense ranks 42nd in the country in that metric at 0.549, while the top-notch Yale defense is ranked 32nd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.464).
Yale Bulldogs at Dartmouth Big Green Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Yale, ATS Winner – Yale, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Dartmouth ranks 43rd in three pointers attempted per game (26.2) while Yale ranks 200th in three pointers allowed per game (24.3).
- The Big Green average 15.3 assists per game, which ranks 56th in the NCAA. The Bulldogs rank 126th in assists allowed per game (13.1).
- Dartmouth blocks 3.8 opponent shots per game, which ranks 73rd in the nation. Yale ranks 113th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
- The Bulldogs rank 13th in rebounds per game (40.9) while the Big Green rank 154th (35.8).
- Yale ranks 148th in steals per game (5.9) while Dartmouth ranks 226th (4.5).
- Yale is 4-5 ATS on the road, while Dartmouth is 4-2 ATS at home.
- The total has gone under in 5 of the Bulldogs’ 9 road games, while 3 of the Big Green’s 6 home games have gone over.
Bettings Trends:
- The Bulldogs are 3-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Big Green are 2-3.
- In their last five games, Yale has 2 overs and 2 unders, while Dartmouth has 3 unders and 2 overs.
- During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 76.0 points per game (4.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.4 points per game (3.4 below their season average).
- The Big Green’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.0, down from 5.8 for the season.
