A key college basketball betting odds battle sees the away Massachusetts Minutemen taking on the Davidson Wildcats Saturday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Massachusetts Minutemen were listed as 10-point underdogs at many online sportsbooks, including the odds makers at Sportsbook.
Massachusetts Minutemen vs Davidson Wildcats Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Davidson Wildcats sport a record of 10-5 and 4-10 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the Massachusetts Minutemen have 8-8 and 4-10 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 8-6 for the Davidson Wildcats and 10-4 for the Massachusetts Minutemen.
The Wildcats - Minutemen odds would favor the Wildcats if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Davidson is rated No. 214 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Massachusetts is at No. 215.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Davidson's No. 32-ranked scoring average of 81.07 PPG, against a Massachusetts Minutemen defense rated No. 227 and allowing 77.88 PPG. The Davidson Wildcats FG% has averaged 43.86% to date this season, less than the Massachusetts Minutemen shooters have managed so far (44.85% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Minutemen got 19 points from Donte Clark, but it was George Washington that prevailed in a 81-70 final on Tuesday at Mullins Center.
Jack Gibbs was dynamite, scoring 31 points and adding 1 rebounds but Dayton still won, 80-74, over Davidson on Tuesday at Dayton Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Massachusetts home to Saint Louis, Saturday, January 23rd
Davidson at Saint Louis, Wednesday, January 20th