The Liberty Flames (13-4, 2-0 Asun) will attempt to continue their seven-game home winning streak in a matchup against the Jacksonville Dolphins (8-9, 1-1 Asun) at Vines Center. The game is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Jacksonville Dolphins at Liberty Flames Free Prediction
The last time the Dolphins played, they blew out the Kennesaw State Owls, 90-70. The Dolphins had an extraordinary effective field goal percentage of 0.650 (above their season average of 0.508) and held the Owls to an offensive rebounding percentage of 19.5 (below their season average of 29.5). With 19 points on 8-for-10 shooting, Tyreese Davis led Jacksonville in scoring.
The Flames had no trouble getting past the Stetson Hatters in their last outing, 71-53. The Flames had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 36.0 (above their season average of 25.8) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.630 (above their season average of 0.598). Scottie James was the game’s high scorer with 15 points on 7-for-10 shooting from the field.
The high-powered offense of Liberty (11th in the NCAA with an offensive efficiency of 118.2) will battle against the mid-tier defense of Jacksonville (208th in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 102.4). The Flames figure to have the edge on that end of the court. It will also be a showdown of opposite styles as the fast-paced Dolphins rank 38th in possessions per game, while the more methodical Flames rank 323rd.
Jacksonville Dolphins at Liberty Flames Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Liberty, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Liberty ranks 13th in rebounds allowed per game (30.2) while Jacksonville ranks 196th (37.3).
The Flames rank 38th in three pointers attempted per game (26.8) while the Dolphins rank 206th (20.0).
Liberty ranks 20th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while Jacksonville ranks 142nd (7.2).
The Dolphins rank seventh in blocks per game (5.8) while the Flames rank 122nd (2.8).
Liberty ranks 18th in assists allowed per game (10.2) while Jacksonville ranks 99th (12.6).
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The Dolphins have been outscored by an average of 8.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Jacksonville has defeated opponents by an average of 1.6 points.
During their last five games, the Flames have scored an average of 72.8 points per game (5.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 60.8 points per game (0.1 below their season average).
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