Jacksonville Dolphins vs. North Alabama Lions Free Prediction 02/26/19

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The Jacksonville Dolphins (12-17, 5-9 Asun) will be at Flowers Hall to meet the North Alabama Lions (9-20, 6-8 Asun) in an Asun matchup. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 26, 2019.

Jacksonville Dolphins at North Alabama Lions Betting Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last game. The Lions lost a tough one against the Stetson Hatters, 63-60, while the Dolphins were beaten by the NJIT Highlanders, 77-73.

Jacksonville held NJIT to an offensive rebounding percentage of 14.8 (below their season average of 22.7) while North Alabama did a fantastic job of making free throws (13-18; 72.2 percent). North Alabama received a boost from Kendarius Smith, who finished with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, JD Notae played a pivotal role for Jacksonville with 25 points and eight rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Christian Agnew led the Lions to a 91-88 victory. He scored a game-high 26 points. North Alabama was lights out from beyond the arc (12-25; 48.0 percent). Jacksonville, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (29.6 vs. 16.7).

Points at the line might be scarce for North Alabama in this contest. The Lions rank 241st in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.219, while Jacksonville ranks 62nd in FTA rate allowed (0.198).

Jacksonville Dolphins vs. North Alabama Lions Betting Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – North Alabama, ATS Winner – North Alabama, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Jacksonville ranks 77th in assists per game (14.6) while North Alabama ranks 268th (10.3).
  • The Dolphins rank 92nd in rebounds per game (36.9) while the Lions rank 247th in rebounds allowed per game (37.4).
  • North Alabama ranks 117th in steals per game (6.4) while Jacksonville ranks 192nd in steals allowed per game (7.4).
  • The Dolphins rank seventh in blocks per game (5.4) while the Lions rank 188th (2.4).
  • North Alabama ranks 72nd in three pointers attempted per game (24.9) while Jacksonville ranks 238th (20.0).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Lions’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.8, down from 7.1 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Dolphins have scored an average of 79.6 points per game (3.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.2 points per game (1.9 above their season average).