Don’t expect a fast-paced game when the Liberty Flames (19-2, 5-1 Asun) head to Stetson to play the Hatters (10-11, 4-2 Asun). Action gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.
Liberty Flames at Stetson Hatters Betting Odds
In their last game, the Hatters barely escaped the NJIT Highlanders, 65-64, while the Flames lost a close one to the North Florida Ospreys, 71-70.
The Hatters had a better free throw rate (0.163 vs. 0.113) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.674 (above their season average of 0.493). Liberty, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (10.2 vs. 14.6). Stetson rallied around Mahamadou Diawara, who recorded 19 points. Darius McGhee led the way for Liberty, finishing with 19 points.
The Flames dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the last contest, Liberty won 57-54. The Flames’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Hatters. Liberty had a rate of 12.7, while Stetson posted a mark of 20.9. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Half-court execution will be at a premium when a pair of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. Stetson currently ranks 342nd in possessions per game (64.7) and Liberty is 351st (61.3). Ball security should be an advantage for the Flames. They rank 19th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.1 percent). Conversely, the Hatters force the 93rd-fewest turnovers in the country (opponents’ turnover percentage of 18.3 percent).
Liberty Flames vs. Stetson Hatters Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Liberty, ATS Winner – Liberty, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Liberty ranks 80th in three pointers allowed per game (20.1) while Stetson ranks 275th (27.0).
- The Flames allow the fewest blocks per game (1.8) while the Hatters rank 53rd (2.9).
- Liberty allows the eighth-fewest rebounds per game (29.8) while Stetson ranks 48th (32.3).
- The Flames rank second in assists allowed per game (8.2) while the Hatters rank 185th (13.9).
- Liberty ranks 13th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while Stetson ranks 65th (5.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Flames have scored an average of 63.8 points per game (4.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 51.6 points per game (0.8 below their season average).
- The Hatters have outscored opponents by an average of 2.0 points in their last five games. On the season, Stetson has been defeated by an average of 2.1 points.
