The Jacksonville Dolphins (11-14, 4-6 Asun) and the Lipscomb Bisons (19-4, 10-0 Asun), who both like to play up-tempo, will face off at Allen Arena. The game starts at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Jacksonville Dolphins vs. Lipscomb Bisons Free Prediction
The last time the Dolphins played, they topped the Kennesaw State Owls, 82-73. The Dolphins made 20 of their 26 free throws (76.9 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 8.8 (better than their season average of 17.8). Jacksonville rallied around Dave Bell, who put up 17 points and 15 rebounds.
The Bisons easily got past the North Florida Ospreys in their last outing, 92-55. The Bisons had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 38.9 (above their season average of 25.9), while the Ospreys had a free throw rate of 0.119 (below their season average of 0.192). Garrison Mathews was the top scorer from either team with 22 points on 7-for-15 shooting from the field.
There should be plenty of transition offense in this battle that showcases two of the NCAA’s more up-and-down teams. Lipscomb currently ranks 13th in possessions per game (75.8) and Jacksonville is 39th (73.3). Also, the Dolphins rank 256th in turnover percentage (20.0 percent), while the Bisons rank 52nd in opponents’ turnover percentage (21.9 percent).
This is the second game of the season between these two squads. Eli Pepper recorded 11 points and 12 rebounds in the first game, in which the Bisons topped the Dolphins 77-74. The Bisons had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (21.9 vs. 12.5) and had a better turnover percentage (18.8 vs. 21.3).
Jacksonville Dolphins at Lipscomb Bisons Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Lipscomb, ATS Winner – Lipscomb, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Lipscomb ranks 120th in three pointers attempted per game (23.2) while Jacksonville ranks 241st (19.6).
Bettings Trends:
The Dolphins’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.2, up from 0.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bisons have scored an average of 90.0 points per game (4.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.0 points per game (0.3 below their season average).
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