The North Alabama Lions (3-7) look to end their six-game road losing streak in a matchup against the UNCG Spartans (9-2) at Michael B. Fleming Gymnasium. The game is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 15, 2018.
North Alabama Lions at UNCG Spartans ATS Prediction
The last time the Lions played, they were defeated by the Samford Bulldogs, 91-74. Samford’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over North Alabama. The Bulldogs had a rate of 0.664, while the Lions posted a mark of 0.431. Jamari Blackmon led North Alabama in scoring with 17 points on 4-for-13 shooting.
The Spartans defeated the North Carolina A&T Aggies in their last outing, 74-66. UNCG’s 54.3 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over North Carolina A&T, who had a rate of 41.0. Francis Alonso was the top scorer from either team with 23 points on 9-for-16 shooting from the field.
Both teams have had a player take their game to the next level over their last five games. Blackmon (0 points) has been fantastic for the Lions while Alonso (0 points) has made great contributions to the Spartans.
The sweet-shooting offense of UNCG (seventh in the country with an effective field goal percentage 0.580) will battle against the porous defense of North Alabama (256th in effective field goal percentage allowed 0.517). The Spartans should have the advantage on that end of the court.
North Alabama Lions at UNCG Spartans Odds Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – UNCG, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UNCG ranks 92nd in rebounds allowed per game (33.5) while North Alabama ranks 257th (38.8).
The Spartans rank 15th in steals per game (8.8) while the Lions rank 139th (6.1).
UNCG ranks 34th in assists allowed per game (10.7) while North Alabama ranks 145th (13.5).
The Spartans rank 18th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while the Lions rank 124th (3.5).
North Alabama ranks 10th in three pointers attempted per game (29.4) while UNCG ranks 108th (23.3).
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The Lions’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.6, down from 3.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Spartans have scored an average of 85.2 points per game (2.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.4 points per game (3.6 above their season average).
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