The Belmont Bruins (6-1) welcome the Lipscomb Bisons (6-1) in a matchup that pits great offense against tremendous defense. The game gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 4, 2018.
Lipscomb Bisons vs. Belmont Bruins Free Prediction
In the Bisons’ last contest, they defeated the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders, 84-74. The Bisons forced 17 turnovers and had a free throw rate of 0.386 (above their season average of 0.306). Lipscomb was lifted by Garrison Mathews, who was the team’s leading scorer with 29 points on 8-for-19 shooting.
The Bruins were beaten by the Green Bay Phoenix in their last game, 100-92. One of Green Bay’s biggest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They made 27 trips to the line, while Belmont went 16 times. With 31 points on 12-for-24 shooting, Dylan Windler was the top scorer from either team.
This will be the second game of the season between these two teams. Mathews led both teams with 27 points in the first game, in which Lipscomb lost 87-83. The Bruins’ offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over the Bisons. Belmont had a rate of 22.6, while Lipscomb posted a mark of 10.8.
The game should be a matchup of strength against strength as the high-octane offense of Belmont takes on the top-notch defense of Lipscomb. Dating back to last season, the Bruins rank 17th in offensive efficiency, while the Bisons are 53rd in defensive efficiency. Furthermore, the Bisons, who rank 17th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.295), will face a difficult test against the Bruins, who rank 54th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.196).
Lipscomb vs. Belmont Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Belmont, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Belmont averages 29.9 three pointers per game, which ranks third in the NCAA. Lipscomb ranks 204th in three pointers allowed per game (22.6).
The Bruins rank 81st in blocks allowed per game (3.0) while the Bisons rank 234th (4.3).
Belmont averages 16.9 assists per game, which ranks 14th in the nation. Lipscomb ranks 163rd in assists allowed per game (13.4).
The Bruins rank 150th in steals allowed per game (6.1) while the Bisons rank 231st (6.8).
Belmont ranks 149th in rebounds per game (36.2) while Lipscomb ranks 191st in rebounds allowed per game (35.5).
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