The North Alabama Lions (3-9) look to snap their eight-game road losing streak in a matchup against the VMI Keydets (5-7) at Cameron Hall. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, December 21, 2018.
North Alabama Lions at VMI Keydets Free Prediction
The Lions are trying to rebound after their 91-74 loss to the Samford Bulldogs in their last contest. Samford’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over North Alabama. The Bulldogs had a rate of 0.664, while the Lions posted a mark of 0.431. Jamari Blackmon was North Alabama’s leading scorer with 17 points on 4-for-13 shooting.
In the Keydets’ previous outing, they easily got past the Washington College Shoremen, 89-56. The Keydets had a much better free throw rate (0.235 vs. 0.081) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.537 vs. 0.338). With 11 points and 10 assists, VMI’s Greg Parham had a good game.
Both teams have had a player step their game up over their last five games. Blackmon (0 points) has been great for the Lions while Bubba Parham (0 points) has made great contributions to the Keydets.
VMI should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. VMI ranks 37th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.4 percent), while North Alabama forces the 98th-fewest turnovers (18.0 percent).
North Alabama Lions vs. VMI Keydets Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – VMI, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
North Alabama averages 28.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 19th in the nation. VMI ranks 157th in three pointers allowed per game (23.4).
The Lions average 37.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 96th in the country. The Keydets rank 233rd in rebounds allowed per game (39.8).
VMI ranks 81st in steals per game (6.9) while North Alabama ranks 97th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
The Lions rank 191st in assists per game (11.6) while the Keydets rank 201st in assists allowed per game (15.6).
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The Lions’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.6, down from 4.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Keydets have scored an average of 80.4 points per game (4.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.6 points per game (7.2 below their season average).
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