The Lipscomb Bisons (2-0) challenge the Belmont Bruins (2-0) at Allen Arena. The game is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 15, 2018.
Belmont Bruins at Lipscomb Bisons Betting Prediction
The last time the Bruins played, they blew out the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders, 92-73. The Bruins had a much better turnover percentage (14.7 vs. 22.3) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.585 vs. 0.454). With 34 points on 12-for-20 shooting, Dylan Windler was the top scorer from either team.
The Bisons were victorious over the Tennessee State Tigers in their last contest, 86-79. The Bisons had a much better free throw rate (0.474 vs. 0.157) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (18.8 vs. 17.1). With 19 points and 17 rebounds, Lipscomb’s Eli Pepper put together a good performance.
Since last season, a focal point for the Lipscomb offense has been to get to and convert from the free throw line. The Bisons rank 22nd in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.294), but Belmont has been among the best in the NCAA at keeping opponents away from the charity stripe (ranking 42nd by yielding a FTA rate of 0.194). Also, put-back points could be few and far between for the Bruins. They rank 295th in the nation in offensive rebounding percentage at 25.3 percent, while the Bisons have been 19th-best on the defensive glass (defensive rebounding percentage of 76.6 percent).
The Bisons won both contests against the Bruins last season. In the last matchup, Lipscomb won 69-54. Lipscomb had a much better turnover percentage (19.5 vs. 25.9). Belmont, on the other hand, did a great job of converting from the free throw line (12-16; 75.0 percent).
Belmont Bruins at Lipscomb Bisons ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Belmont ranks fifth in three pointers attempted per game (30.2) while Lipscomb ranks 197th in three pointers allowed per game (22.7).
The Bisons rank 80th in steals per game (6.9) while the Bruins rank 259th (5.0).
Belmont ranks 71st in blocks allowed per game (2.9) while Lipscomb ranks 243rd (4.3).
The Bisons rank 39th in rebounds per game (38.8) while the Bruins rank 210th (34.6).
Belmont ranks 25th in assists per game (16.5) while Lipscomb ranks 155th in assists allowed per game (13.4).
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