The North Alabama Lions (2-5) challenge the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (3-3) at Flowers Hall. The game is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 1, 2018.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs. North Alabama Lions ATS Prediction
The last time the Gamecocks played, they dismantled the Carver College Cougars, 101-61. The Gamecocks knocked down 19 of their 25 free throws (76.0 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 9.2 (better than their season average of 17.9). Jacksonville State was lifted by Jason Burnell, who was the top scorer from either team with 19 points on 7-for-11 shooting.
North Alabama got blown out by the Toledo Rockets in their last matchup, 80-59. Toledo’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over North Alabama. The Rockets had a rate of 0.627 (above their season average of 0.574), while the Lions posted a mark of 0.411. With 14 points and six rebounds, North Alabama’s Christian Agnew had a solid game.
The inefficient offense of North Alabama will clash against the top-notch defense of Jacksonville State. Since last season, the Lions rank 344th in offensive efficiency, while the Gamecocks are 33rd in defensive efficiency. The Gamecocks should have the advantage on that end of the court. Additionally, the Gamecocks have been among the nation’s best on the offensive backboards, ranking 53rd in offensive rebounding percentage (33.2 percent). The Lions, meanwhile, rank 10th in defensive rebounding percentage (77.0 percent).
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Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs. North Alabama Lions Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Jacksonville State, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
North Alabama ranks 14th in three pointers attempted per game (28.0) while Jacksonville State ranks 305th (17.8).
The Gamecocks rank 23rd in blocks per game (4.9) while the Lions rank 281st (2.0).
Jacksonville State ranks 59th in rebounds allowed per game (32.7) while North Alabama ranks 300th (38.6).
The Gamecocks rank 82nd in assists per game (14.9) while the Lions rank 270th (12.0).
Jacksonville State averages 6.7 steals per game, which ranks 96th in the nation. North Alabama ranks 196th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
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