The Liberty Flames welcome the Radford Highlanders to Vines Center to start the new season. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 8, 2019.
Radford Highlanders vs. Liberty Flames ATS Odds
Liberty made the tournament last season following a 24-5 regular season campaign that earned them a 12 seed in the tournament. They made it to the Second Round, where the Virginia Tech Hokies defeated them. Radford, meanwhile, was unable reach the tournament following a 20-10 regular season campaign.
Last season, the Highlanders were 20-10 straight up (SU) and 6-5 against the spread (ATS). Vegas had a tendency to set the total a little high when Radford is involved, as 70.0 percent of their games gone under the O/U total.
The Flames, meanwhile, were 24-5 SU and 6-5 ATS last season. Games including Liberty had a tendency to go under the O/U total (72.7 percent).
This matchup figures to be a high-scoring affair as two of the nation’s top offenses clash. Liberty ranked 16th with 114.1 points per 100 possessions and Radford was 49th (111.5) last season.
Radford Highlanders vs. Liberty Flames Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Liberty, ATS Winner – Liberty, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Liberty ranks 45th in three pointers allowed per game (19.8) while Radford ranks 261st (24.6).
- The Flames rank 48th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Highlanders rank 107th (3.2).
- Radford is fifth in the country with 4.5 steals allowed per game while Liberty is 52nd with 5.4 steals allowed per game.
- The Highlanders rank 165th in rebounds per game (35.4) while the Flames rank 275th (32.6).
- Liberty ranks 10th in assists allowed per game (10.1) while Radford ranks 76th (12.0).
