The Lipscomb Bisons (15-4, 6-0 Asun) head to Edmunds Center to clash against the Stetson Hatters (4-17, 0-6 Asun). The Bisons have won six games in a row, while the Hatters are on a six-game losing streak. Action begins at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 27, 2019.
Lipscomb Bisons vs. Stetson Hatters Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Hatters were blown out by the NJIT Highlanders, 82-59, while the Bisons were victorious over the FGCU Eagles, 89-81.
Lipscomb dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 34.3 (above their season average of 25.1) and a free throw rate of 0.277 (above their season average of 0.274). For those same stats, FGCU had marks of 15.6 and 0.220, respectively. Stetson, on the other hand, forced NJIT into a turnover percentage of 21.9 (above their season average of 16.3). Stetson received a boost from Christiaan Jones, who recorded 10 points and six rebounds. Garrison Mathews played a key role for Lipscomb with 31 points and 10 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Rob Marberry led the Bisons to a 95-71 victory. He scored a game-high 23 points. Lipscomb out-rebounded Stetson. The Bisons had 15 offensive rebounds and 48 total rebounds, while the Hatters had 10 and 34, respectively.
Stetson might struggle to find the bottom of the net as they square off against one of the country’s best defenses. Lipscomb ranks 10th in defensive efficiency while the Hatters rank 320th in offensive efficiency.
Lipscomb Bisons vs. Stetson Hatters Odds Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Stetson, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Lipscomb averages 17.7 assists per game, which ranks 11th in the NCAA. Stetson ranks 241st in assists allowed per game (16.7).
- The Hatters rank 160th in three pointers attempted per game (22.2) while the Bisons rank 221st in three pointers allowed per game (24.8).
- Stetson ranks 103rd in blocks per game (3.2) while Lipscomb ranks 155th in blocks allowed per game (4.5).
- The Bisons average 37.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 72nd in the country. The Hatters rank 265th in rebounds allowed per game (39.6).
- Lipscomb ranks 32nd in steals per game (8.1) while Stetson ranks 149th in steals allowed per game (7.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bisons have scored an average of 84.2 points per game (0.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.4 points per game (3.7 below their season average).
- The Hatters’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 16.0, up from 11.0 for the season.
