The Lipscomb Bisons (6-2) go head-to-head against the Navy Midshipmen (3-5) at Allen Arena. The game is scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 9, 2018.
Navy Midshipmen at Lipscomb Bisons Free Prediction
In the Midshipmen’s last matchup, they were dismantled by the Old Dominion Monarchs, 67-44. Old Dominion’s 10.6 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Navy, who had a mark of 18.0. Navy’s John Carter Jr. had a solid game, recording eight points and 10 rebounds.
The Bisons easily got past the Sewanee Tigers in their last contest, 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). Ahsan Asadullah was the game’s leading scorer with 26 points on 11-for-12 shooting from the field.
The Bisons won the lone contest against the Midshipmen last season, 73-64. The Bisons made 19 of their 26 free throws (73.1 percent) and had a better turnover percentage (16.6 vs. 20.4).
This game should be a matchup of opposite styles. Lipscomb ranks seventh in possessions per game (77.2) while Navy is 331st (66.3) since last season.
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Lipscomb ranks 71st in three pointers attempted per game (24.6) while Navy ranks 244th (19.6).
The Midshipmen rank 12th in rebounds allowed per game (30.7) while the Bisons rank 180th (35.5).
Lipscomb averages 6.9 steals per game, which ranks 80th in the country. Navy ranks 182nd in steals allowed per game (6.6).
The Bisons rank 39th in assists per game (15.9) while the Midshipmen rank 137th in assists allowed per game (12.9).
Lipscomb ranks 176th in blocks per game (3.0) while Navy ranks 255th (1.4).
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