North Alabama Lions vs. Stetson Hatters ATS Prediction 02/23/19

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The Stetson Hatters (6-22, 2-11 Asun) close out their home schedule at Edmunds Center against the North Alabama Lions (9-19, 6-7 Asun). The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.

North Alabama Lions at Stetson Hatters Betting Odds

In their last game, the Hatters lost to the NJIT Highlanders, 82-77, while the Lions beat the Kennesaw State Owls, 76-61.

The Lions, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.453, had a solid mark of 0.570 and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 36.4 (above their season average of 27.0). Stetson, meanwhile, held NJIT to an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.1 (below their season average of 22.9). Ricardo Lynch played a pivotal role for Stetson with 21 points. Kendall Stafford, meanwhile had a good game for North Alabama, finishing with 21 points and 10 rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Emanuel Littles led the Lions to a 63-62 win. He recorded a double-double with 11 points and 18 rebounds. North Alabama out-rebounded Stetson. The Lions had more offensive rebounds (17 vs. 11) and total rebounds (48 vs. 44).

North Alabama Lions at Stetson Hatters Free Pick

Pick: SU Winner – North Alabama, ATS Winner – North Alabama, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • North Alabama ranks 77th in three pointers attempted per game (24.6) while Stetson ranks 217th in three pointers allowed per game (24.1).
  • The Hatters average 7.1 steals per game, which ranks 71st in the NCAA. The Lions rank 131st in steals allowed per game (6.5).
  • Stetson blocks 3.1 opponent shots per game, which ranks 134th in the nation. North Alabama ranks 179th in blocks allowed per game (4.6).
  • The Lions rank 144th in rebounds per game (35.8) while the Hatters rank 282nd in rebounds allowed per game (39.0).
  • Stetson ranks 150th in assists per game (13.3) while North Alabama ranks 261st (10.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Lions have scored an average of 72.6 points per game (5.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 79.2 points per game (5.0 above their season average).
  • The Hatters’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 0.4, down from 9.6 for the season.