It will be a battle between Asun opponents when the FGCU Eagles (9-15, 4-5 Asun) welcome the North Alabama Lions (8-16, 5-4 Asun) to Alico Arena. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.
North Alabama Lions at FGCU Eagles Betting Prediction
The Lions are hoping for a better outcome after their 102-80 loss to the Lipscomb Bisons in their last matchup. Getting to the free throw line was one of Lipscomb’s largest advantages. They had 30 free throw attempts, while North Alabama had 19. Kendall Stafford was North Alabama’s leading scorer with 18 points on 8-for-17 shooting.
In the Eagles’ last outing, they beat the Jacksonville Dolphins, 73-60. FGCU’s 0.298 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Jacksonville, who had a rate of 0.078. The Eagles’ mark was above their season average of 0.220, while the Dolphins’ was below their season average of 0.226. Zach Scott was FGCU’s high scorer with 18 points on 6-for-13 shooting from the field.
This is the second game of the season between these two squads. In the first, Cantavio Dutreil had 11 points and 12 rebounds and the Lions defeated the Eagles 61-56. North Alabama’s 0.510 effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over FGCU, who had a mark of 0.412.
North Alabama may have difficulty getting to the foul line in this meeting. The Lions currently rank 227th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.220, while FGCU ranks 29th in FTA rate allowed (0.179).
North Alabama vs. FGCU Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – FGCU, ATS Winner – FGCU, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
North Alabama averages 24.7 three pointers per game, which ranks 79th in the country. FGCU ranks 223rd in three pointers allowed per game (24.7).
The Eagles rank 107th in assists per game (14.0) while the Lions rank 247th (10.4).
North Alabama ranks 154th in rebounds per game (35.6) while FGCU ranks 252nd (33.1).
The Eagles rank 76th in blocks per game (3.7) while the Lions rank 160th in blocks allowed per game (4.2).
FGCU averages 7.1 steals per game, which ranks 74th in the nation. North Alabama ranks 129th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
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The Lions’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 9.4, up from 8.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 76.6 points per game (4.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.0 points per game (4.1 below their season average).
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