The North Alabama Lions (3-8) will try to put an end to their seven-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (6-4) at Pete Mathews Coliseum. The game is scheduled to begin at 8:15 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 18, 2018.
North Alabama Lions at Jacksonville State Gamecocks ATS Prediction
In the Lions’ last outing, they were defeated by the Samford Bulldogs, 91-74. Samford couldn’t miss, shooting 62.3 percent from the field. North Alabama, on the other hand, had a field goal percentage of just 33.3. Jamari Blackmon led North Alabama in scoring with 17 points on 4-for-13 shooting.
The Gamecocks were blown out by the Samford Bulldogs in their last game, 92-72. Samford’s 0.647 effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Jacksonville State, who had a rate of 0.421. Jacksonville State’s Jason Burnell had a good game, leading the team in scoring with 16 points on 4-for-10 shooting.
This is the second game of the season between these two squads. In the first, the Lions lost 76-65. Blackmon put up 22 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. The Gamecocks’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Lions. Jacksonville State had a rate of 12.1, while North Alabama posted a mark of 16.5.
Blackmon has averaged 0 points over the last five games for North Alabama.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Jacksonville State should have a substantial edge. The Gamecocks defense ranks 90th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.475), while the North Alabama offense is ranked 334th in effective field goal percentage (0.452).
North Alabama Lions at Jacksonville State Gamecocks Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Jacksonville State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
North Alabama ranks 16th in three pointers attempted per game (28.9) while Jacksonville State ranks 265th (16.9).
The Gamecocks average 37.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 91st in the NCAA. The Lions rank 231st in rebounds allowed per game (38.9).
Jacksonville State ranks 13th in steals per game (9.0) while North Alabama ranks 138th (5.8).
The Gamecocks rank 31st in blocks per game (4.7) while the Lions rank 149th (2.6).
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The Lions’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.6, down from 3.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Gamecocks have scored an average of 73.0 points per game (1.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.6 points per game (7.4 above their season average).
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