The North Alabama Lions (5-13, 2-1 Asun) will try to end their 12-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Jacksonville Dolphins (8-10, 1-2 Asun) at Swisher Gym. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 16, 2019.
North Alabama Lions at Jacksonville Dolphins ATS Prediction
The Lions come in on a high note after beating the NJIT Highlanders in their last matchup, 61-55. The Lions held the Highlanders to an offensive rebounding percentage of 11.8 (below their season average of 23.8) and had a free throw rate of 0.442 (above their season average of 0.207). Kendarius Smith had a good outing for North Alabama, putting up 16 points and five rebounds.
The last time the Dolphins took the court, they lost to the Liberty Flames, 69-53. Liberty’s 11.5 turnover percentage was the team’s biggest advantage over Jacksonville, who had a mark of 20.5. The Flames’ mark was better than their season average of 15.4, while the Dolphins’ was above their season average of 17.4. With 15 points on 6-for-12 shooting, JD Notae led Jacksonville in scoring.
It could be a tough game for Jacksonville on the offensive glass. The Dolphins are among the nation’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 215th in offensive rebounding percentage at 27.8 percent. Meanwhile, North Alabama ranks 96th in the nation at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 73.7 percent.
North Alabama at Jacksonville Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Jacksonville ranks 11th in blocks per game (5.6) while North Alabama ranks 145th (2.6).
The Dolphins rank 125th in rebounds per game (36.2) while the Lions rank 222nd in rebounds allowed per game (38.2).
Jacksonville ranks 102nd in steals per game (6.6) while North Alabama ranks 150th in steals allowed per game (7.3).
The Dolphins average 15.3 assists per game, which ranks 60th in the nation. The Lions rank 108th in assists allowed per game (12.9).
Jacksonville ranks 50th in three pointers allowed per game (19.9) while North Alabama ranks 68th (20.7).
Bettings Trends:
The Lions’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 14.8, up from 8.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Dolphins have scored an average of 69.6 points per game (6.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.4 points per game (1.4 above their season average).
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