Jacksonville Dolphins vs. Liberty Flames ATS Prediction 03/04/19

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The Liberty Flames (25-6, 14-2 Asun) will be in the Atlantic Sun Conference Tourney at Vines Center when they meet the Jacksonville Dolphins (12-19, 5-11 Asun). Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, March 4, 2019.

Jacksonville Dolphins at Liberty Flames Betting Odds

In their last game, the Flames were victorious over the NJIT Highlanders, 57-51, while the Dolphins lost a tough one against the FGCU Eagles, 77-74.

Liberty’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over NJIT. The Flames had a rate of 0.511 (below their season average of 0.573), while the Highlanders posted a mark of 0.380 (below their season average of 0.511). Jacksonville, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 11.2 (better than their season average of 17.5). Liberty’s Scottie James played well, putting up 19 points and 11 rebounds. Jacksonville was led by JD Notae, who finished with 29 points, five rebounds and five assists.

Liberty could have trouble getting to the charity stripe in this showdown. The Flames currently rank 304th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.195, while Jacksonville ranks 57th in FTA rate allowed (0.195). It will also be a battle of opposite paces as the up-tempo Dolphins rank 34th in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Flames rank 341st.

Jacksonville at Liberty Free Pick

Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Liberty, ATS Winner – Liberty, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Liberty ranks 13th in rebounds allowed per game (30.6) while Jacksonville ranks 193rd (35.8).
  • The Dolphins rank seventh in blocks per game (5.4) while the Flames rank 154th (2.7).
  • Liberty ranks seventh in assists allowed per game (9.8) while Jacksonville ranks 110th (12.6).
  • The Flames rank 34th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Dolphins rank 200th (7.4).
  • Liberty ranks 81st in three pointers attempted per game (24.6) while Jacksonville ranks 240th (20.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Dolphins have scored an average of 73.6 points per game (1.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.6 points per game (0.6 below their season average).
  • The Flames’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.2, down from 13.6 for the season.