The Pittsburgh Panthers (4-0) look to remain perfect when they go head-to-head against the North Alabama Lions (1-2) at Petersen Events Center. The game starts at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 17, 2018, and will air on ACC Network.
North Alabama Lions at Pittsburgh Panthers ATS Prediction
In the Lions’ last outing, they were beaten by the Saint Louis Billikens, 69-58. Saint Louis’ 11.3 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over North Alabama, who had a rate of 17.9. Cameron Diggs led North Alabama in scoring with 16 points on 7-for-11 shooting.
The Panthers dismantled the Central Arkansas Bears in their last contest, 97-71. The Panthers made 26 of their 35 free throws (74.3 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 11.1 (better than their season average of 17.9). Jared Wilson-Frame was the game’s top scorer with 20 points on 8-for-13 shooting from the field.
It could be a tough matchup for Pittsburgh on the offensive glass. The Panthers rank 313th in offensive rebounding percentage (24.2 percent), while North Alabama ranks fifth in defensive rebounding percentage (79.2 percent) since last season.
North Alabama Lions at Pittsburgh Panthers Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
North Alabama ranks 27th in rebounds per game (39.0) while Pittsburgh ranks 290th (32.4).
The Lions rank 56th in steals per game (7.3) while the Panthers rank 282nd (4.5).
North Alabama averages 28.0 three pointers per game, which ranks 14th in the nation. Pittsburgh ranks 187th in three pointers allowed per game (22.5).
The Panthers average 3.4 blocks per game, which ranks 133rd in the NCAA. The Lions rank 257th in blocks allowed per game (4.7).
North Alabama ranks 180th in assists allowed per game (13.7) while Pittsburgh ranks 254th (14.7).
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