The Liberty Flames (18-4, 7-0 Asun) welcome the Lipscomb Bisons (16-4, 7-0 Asun) in a matchup that pits great offense against superb defense. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 29, 2019.
Lipscomb Bisons vs. Liberty Flames ATS Prediction
The last time the Bisons played, they thoroughly outplayed the Stetson Hatters, 88-65. Getting to the free throw line was one of Lipscomb’s largest advantages. They made 30 trips to the line, while Stetson went 17 times. With 31 points on 10-for-17 shooting, Garrison Mathews was the game’s leading scorer.
The Flames were victorious over the Jacksonville Dolphins in their last matchup, 69-59. The Flames knocked down 10 of their 12 free throws (83.3 percent), while the Dolphins had a turnover percentage of 21.1 (above their season average of 17.4). Caleb Homesley was the game’s leading scorer with 19 points on 7-for-10 shooting from the field.
This matchup pits one of the country’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses as Liberty ranks 11th in offensive efficiency and Lipscomb is ninth in defensive efficiency. It will also be a showdown of conflicting paces as the up-and-down Bisons rank eighth in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Flames rank 341st.
Both teams have had a player take their game to the next level over their last five games. Mathews (22 points,6.2 rebounds) has been stellar for the Bisons while Homesley (12 points,7.4 rebounds) has contributed greatly to the Flames.
Lipscomb Bisons vs. Liberty Flames Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Liberty, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Liberty ranks 33rd in three pointers allowed per game (19.1) while Lipscomb ranks 234th (24.9).
The Bisons rank 67th in rebounds per game (37.9) while the Flames rank 244th (33.3).
Liberty ranks 25th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while Lipscomb ranks 157th (7.1).
The Flames rank sixth in assists allowed per game (9.5) while the Bisons rank 96th (12.6).
Liberty averages 3.0 blocks per game, which is ranked 121st in the NCAA. Lipscomb ranks 163rd in blocks allowed per game (4.4).
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The Bisons’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 20.4, up from 16.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Flames have scored an average of 68.4 points per game (7.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 52.8 points per game (6.2 below their season average).
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