The Lipscomb Bisons (3-4) will travel to the Cintas Center to take on the 25th-ranked Xavier Musketeers (6-1). The game gets underway at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 30, 2019.
Lipscomb Bisons vs. Xavier Musketeers Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Musketeers were beaten by the Florida Gators, 70-65, while the Bisons beat the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles, 78-65.
Lipscomb dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.133 (matching their season average) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.583 (above their season average of 0.487). Tennessee Tech put up marks of 0.057 and 0.436, respectively, for those same stats. Xavier, meanwhile, held Florida to an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.7 (below their season average of 31.3). Xavier received a boost from Paul Scruggs, who put up 24 points. Meanwhile, KJ Johnson had a good outing for Lipscomb, contributing 23 points, eight assists and seven rebounds.
The offense of Xavier will face off against the stingy defense of Lipscomb. Since last season, the Musketeers rank 149th in offensive efficiency, while the Bisons are 20th in defensive efficiency. The Bisons figure to have the advantage on that end of the court.
Lipscomb Bisons vs. Xavier Musketeers Free Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Lipscomb, ATS Winner – Lipscomb, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Lipscomb averages 16.8 assists per game, which ranks 10th in the nation. Xavier ranks 197th in assists allowed per game (13.3).
- The Musketeers rank 111th in blocks per game (3.7) while the Bisons rank 212th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
- Xavier ranks 48th in rebounds allowed per game (32.5) while Lipscomb ranks 130th (34.2).
- The Bisons average 23.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 117th in the country. The Musketeers rank 253rd in three pointers allowed per game (24.1).
- Lipscomb ranks 96th in steals per game (6.9) while Xavier ranks 216th in steals allowed per game (6.8).