Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Dartmouth vs Boston NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Boston.
Dartmouth vs Boston Prediction
Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Big Green and Terriers. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Terriers at Case Gym in Boston, MA. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 137 points, and Boston is favored by -4.5 vs. Dartmouth.
Dartmouth vs. Boston Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Dartmouth Big Green at Boston Terriers
- Where: Boston at Case Gym
- Date: Saturday, November 16th
- Betting Odds BOSTU -4.5, DART +150 | BOSTU -180 O/U 137
Big Green Preview: Can Dartmouth Stun the Crowd at Case Gym?
Dartmouth Big Green Recent Game
Dartmouth fell to Albany 87-73 on Wednesday, November 13th, in a home game where they were favored by 4.5 points. The Big Green not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 43-40 at halftime, Dartmouth struggled in the second half, scoring just 33 points while allowing 44. The game’s total points reached 160, surpassing the O/U line of 151.
Big Green Offense Breakdown
Dartmouth's offense put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 51.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.3%. They connected on 60% of their two-point attempts (21/35), but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 12 threes (25%). At the free-throw line, they made 22 of 31 attempts, good for 71%.
The Big Green had 10 assists and 5 offensive rebounds. Kheni Briggs and Byron Joshua each scored 19 points, with Briggs hitting 5 of 8 threes. Ryan Cornish and Justin Neely added 18 points each, with Neely shooting 75% from the field. Jackson Munro contributed 11 points and 10 rebounds.
Big Green Team Defense
Despite Dartmouth's defensive efforts, they couldn't contain their opponent, giving up 87 points on 51% shooting. The Big Green allowed 21 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 60% conversion rate.
From beyond the arc, Dartmouth held their opponent to 3 made threes on 12 attempts, but they sent them to the free-throw line 31 times, where they hit 22. Dartmouth limited second-chance opportunities, allowing just 5 offensive rebounds.
Terriers Preview: Will the Terriers Win at Home?
Boston Terriers Recent Game/Games
Boston faced a tough challenge on Monday, November 11th, as they went on the road to take on UCLA. Entering the game as +25.5 point underdogs, the Terriers were unable to cover the spread, losing 71-40.
Boston trailed 39-22 at halftime and managed only 18 points in the 2nd half while allowing 32. The total points for the game were 111, falling short of the O/U line of 134.5.
Terriers Offense Breakdown
Boston's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 40 points with a field goal percentage of 30.4% (14/46) and an effective field goal percentage of 37%. They hit only 25% from beyond the arc, going 6/24, and shot 36.4% on two-pointers (8/22).
Eric Dailey Jr. and Lazar Stefanovic each scored 13 points, with Stefanovic hitting 3 of 5 from deep. Sebastian Mack added 12 points, shooting 60% overall and 50% from three-point range.
Terriers Team Defense
Boston's defense gave up 71 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 40% from the field, hitting 24 of 60 shots. Inside the arc, the other team connected on 19 of 38 attempts, good for 50% shooting.
From three-point range, Boston held their opponents to just 5 made threes on 22 attempts, a 22% shooting performance. At the free-throw line, the other team shot 85%, making 18 of 21. Boston also allowed 11 offensive rebounds.
Big Green vs Terriers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last five games away from home, the Big Green have a straight up record of 0-5 while going 1-3-1 vs. the spread. The team averaged 65 points per game in this stretch.
- In their last five games at home, the Terriers have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 56 points per game in this stretch.
- As the betting underdog, the Big Green have an ATS mark of just 2-3 in their last five games. Dartmouth posted a straight up mark of 1-4 in these matchups.
- Through their last five games as the favorite, the Terriers have an ATS record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 4-1.
Dartmouth vs Boston Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Dartmouth +4.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.