North Alabama Lions at Lipscomb Bisons ATS Prediction 02/02/19

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The Lipscomb Bisons (17-4, 8-0 Asun) welcome the North Alabama Lions (8-15, 5-3 Asun) to Allen Arena. The Bisons will try to lengthen their eight-game winning streak. Action gets underway at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.

North Alabama Lions at Lipscomb Bisons Betting Odds

In their last contest, the Bisons won big over the Liberty Flames, 79-59, while the Lions lost to the NJIT Highlanders, 76-70.

Lipscomb dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a ridiculous effective field goal percentage of 0.634 (above their season average of 0.554) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.5 (above their season average of 25.1). Liberty was 0.407 and 29.7, respectively, for those same stats. North Alabama, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (13.2 vs. 17.7). Garrison Mathews played a key role for Lipscomb with 22 points. Kendarius Smith, meanwhile played well for North Alabama, recording 21 points.

Lipscomb could dominate on defense as they face off against one of the nation’s worst offenses. The Bisons rank 42nd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.468), while North Alabama is 342nd in effective field goal percentage (0.447). Additionally, the Lions rank 257th in offensive rebounding percentage (26.1 percent), while the Bisons rank fifth in defensive rebounding percentage (77.7 percent).

North Alabama Lions at Lipscomb Bisons Odds Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Lipscomb, ATS Winner – Lipscomb, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Lipscomb ranks 11th in assists per game (17.6) while North Alabama ranks 253rd (10.5).
  • The Bisons average 8.0 steals per game, which ranks 33rd in the nation. The Lions rank 130th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
  • The Bisons average 37.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 70th in the nation. The Lions rank 261st in rebounds allowed per game (38.7).
  • North Alabama ranks 69th in three pointers attempted per game (25.0) while Lipscomb ranks 216th in three pointers allowed per game (24.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Lions’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.4, down from 7.3 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Bisons have scored an average of 82.4 points per game (2.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 62.8 points per game (5.6 below their season average).