The Liberty Flames (7-2) look to extend their five-game home winning streak when they square off with the South Carolina State Bulldogs (2-9), who will try to put an end to their nine-game road losing streak. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 11, 2018.
South Carolina State Bulldogs vs. Liberty Flames Betting Prediction
The last time the Bulldogs played, they thoroughly outplayed the Brevard College Tornados, 99-51. The Bulldogs had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (60.0 vs. 25.0) and had a much better turnover percentage (17.5 vs. 33.4). South Carolina State was lifted by Ozante Fields, who finished with 15 points and 11 rebounds.
The Flames had no trouble getting past the Maine-Fort Kent Bengals in their last outing, 89-40. The Flames had a much better free throw rate (0.368 vs. 0.054) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (44.1 vs. 22.0). With 11 points and 11 rebounds, Scottie James put together a good outing for Liberty.
Damni Applewhite has averaged 0 points over the last five games for South Carolina State.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Liberty figures to have a substantial edge. Dating back to last season, the Flames offense ranks 54th in that metric at 0.547, while the South Carolina State defense ranks 338th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.562).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Liberty ranks 21st in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while South Carolina State ranks 195th (4.0).
The Flames rank 91st in assists per game (14.6) while the Bulldogs rank 259th (10.7).
Liberty ranks 120th in three pointers attempted per game (23.0) while South Carolina State ranks 286th (18.0).
The Flames are 12th in the nation with 30.2 rebounds allowed per game while the Bulldogs are 52nd with 36.3 rebounds allowed per game.
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