Jacksonville Dolphins at North Alabama Lions Betting Prediction 01/02/20

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A five-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the North Alabama Lions (5-8) when they welcome the Jacksonville Dolphins (7-8) to Flowers Hall. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 2, 2020.

Jacksonville Dolphins at North Alabama Lions Betting Odds

Both teams fell in their last contest. The Lions fell to the 17th-ranked Florida State Seminoles, 88-71, while the Dolphins were defeated by the South Carolina State Bulldogs, 58-52.

Jacksonville had a better free throw rate (0.204 vs. 0.154) while North Alabama had an effective field goal percentage of 0.558 (above their season average of 0.490). Christian Agnew had a good game for North Alabama, putting up 12 points and eight rebounds. David Bell was a key piece for Jacksonville with eight points and eight rebounds.

The Lions dominated this series last year, winning both contests. In the last game, North Alabama won 69-55. One of North Alabama’s largest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 13-16 (81.3 percent), while the Dolphins were just 7-11 (63.6 percent). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.

It could be a difficult game for North Alabama on the offensive glass. The Lions rank 190th in offensive rebounding percentage (28.5 percent), while Jacksonville ranks 45th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.2 percent).

Jacksonville at North Alabama ATS Pick

Basketball Tip: SU Winner – North Alabama, ATS Winner – North Alabama, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • North Alabama ranks 36th in three pointers allowed per game (18.6) while Jacksonville ranks 221st (24.8).
  • The Lions rank 37th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while the Dolphins rank 104th (6.6).
  • The Dolphins rank 48th in rebounds per game (39.3) while the Lions rank 206th in rebounds allowed per game (37.2).
  • Jacksonville ranks 47th in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while North Alabama ranks 129th (3.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Lions’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.2, up from 1.5 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Dolphins have scored an average of 69.4 points per game (3.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 64.6 points per game (1.1 below their season average).