The Lipscomb Bisons (9-4) and the Jacksonville Dolphins (7-8), who both like to play fast, will face off at Swisher Gym. The game begins at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Lipscomb Bisons vs. Jacksonville Dolphins Betting Prediction
The last time the Bisons played, they blew out the Sewanee Tigers, 97-53. The Bisons had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.3 vs. 12.1) and had a much better turnover percentage (15.2 vs. 32.8). With 26 points on 11-for-12 shooting, Ahsan Asadullah was the top scorer from either team.
The Dolphins were beaten by the Florida A&M Rattlers in their last matchup, 65-50. Florida A&M launched 13 three pointers, making six of them (46.2 percent). Jacksonville, on the other hand, was just 1-17 (5.9 percent). Dave Bell put together a solid game for Jacksonville, leading both teams in scoring with 12 points on 4-for-6 shooting.
After the Bisons won two out of three contests against the Dolphins last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent matchup, Lipscomb won 77-62. The Bisons had a much better turnover percentage (14.4 vs. 24.1) and had a better free throw rate (0.237 vs. 0.164).
Garrison Mathews has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Lipscomb.
There could be plenty of transition action in this contest that features a pair of the NCAA’s more fast-breaking teams. Jacksonville ranks 47th in possessions per game (73.9) and Lipscomb is 14th (76.6).
Lipscomb Bisons vs. Jacksonville Dolphins Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Jacksonville averages 5.9 blocks per game, which ranks eighth in the nation. Lipscomb ranks 144th in blocks allowed per game (4.4).
The Bisons rank 29th in steals per game (8.4) while the Dolphins rank 138th in steals allowed per game (7.1).
Lipscomb averages 36.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 115th in the country. Jacksonville ranks 210th in rebounds allowed per game (37.9).
The Bisons average 17.8 assists per game, which ranks 13th in the country. The Dolphins rank 96th in assists allowed per game (12.5).
Jacksonville averages 20.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 208th in the NCAA. Lipscomb ranks 224th in three pointers allowed per game (26.2).
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The Bisons’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.4, down from 15.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Dolphins have scored an average of 66.6 points per game (9.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.6 points per game (3.0 below their season average).
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