The Liberty Flames (9-3) meet the Alabama State Hornets (2-7) in the St. Pete Shootout at McArthur Center. Action gets underway at 12 p.m. ET on Friday, December 21, 2018.
Liberty Flames vs. Alabama State Hornets Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Hornets were blown out by the Iowa State Cyclones, 79-53, while the Flames easily got past the Maine-Fort Kent Bengals, 89-40.
Liberty played a perfect game. They had a free throw rate of 0.368 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 44.1. Maine-Fort Kent put up marks of 0.054 and 22.0, respectively, for those same stats. Alabama State, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.073 vs. 0.075). Alabama State rallied around Reginald Gee, who had 15 points. Scottie James was a key piece for Liberty with 11 points and 11 rebounds.
Scottie James has really been playing well as of late for Liberty, averaging 0 points over the last five games.
The ineffective offense of Alabama State will battle against the top-notch defense of Liberty. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Hornets rank 337th in offensive efficiency, while the Flames are 23rd in defensive efficiency. The Flames figure to have the advantage on that side of the ball.
Liberty Flames vs. Alabama State Hornets Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Alabama State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Liberty ranks 17th in assists per game (15.0) while Alabama State ranks 218th in assists allowed per game (14.1).
- The Flames rank 30th in steals allowed per game (5.8) while the Hornets rank 160th (7.0).
- Liberty ranks 48th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while Alabama State ranks 128th (3.9).
- The Flames rank 27th in three pointers attempted per game (23.2) while the Hornets rank 226th in three pointers allowed per game (21.7).
- Liberty ranks 35th in rebounds allowed per game (30.1) while Alabama State ranks 228th (39.6).
