The Lipscomb Bisons (25-7), 2.5-point underdogs, meet the Davidson Wildcats (24-9) in the NIT at Belk Arena. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 145.5 points and it will air on ESPN 3 at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 19, 2019.
Lipscomb Bisons vs. Davidson Wildcats Betting Odds
Both teams fell in their last outing. The Wildcats lost big to the Saint Louis Billikens, 67-44, while the Bisons lost to the Liberty Flames, 74-68.
Lipscomb had a better offensive rebounding percentage (22.6 vs. 22.6) while Davidson had a turnover percentage of 7.4 (better than their season average of 15.2). Jon Axel Gudmundsson fueled Davidson with 15 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Garrison Mathews played well for Lipscomb, contributing 21 points.
Of the Bisons’ 29 games that accepted bets, 14 have finished over, 13 have finished under and two have pushed. Lipscomb holds records of 25-7 straight up (SU) and 15-14 against the spread (ATS).
In opposition of Lipscomb, a little over half of Wildcats games have finished under the total. Further, Davidson is 24-9 SU and 17-14-1 ATS.
Ball security could play a significant role in this showdown. Davidson commits the 57th-fewest miscues in the country (turnover percentage of 16.8 percent), while the gambling defense of Lipscomb forces the 54th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 21.1 percent). This game should be a battle of opposite paces. The up-and-down Bisons rank 19th in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Wildcats rank 324th.
Lipscomb Bisons vs. Davidson Wildcats Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Davidson, ATS Winner – Lipscomb, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Lipscomb ranks 46th in steals per game (7.5) while Davidson ranks 211th (5.1).
- The Bisons rank eighth in assists per game (17.3) while the Wildcats rank 97th in assists allowed per game (12.4).
- Lipscomb averages 37.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 65th in the NCAA. Davidson ranks 101st in rebounds allowed per game (33.7).
- The Wildcats average 25.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 46th in the NCAA. The Bisons rank 196th in three pointers allowed per game (23.2).
- Davidson ranks eighth in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while Lipscomb ranks 153rd (3.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bisons have scored an average of 80.0 points per game (3.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.4 points per game (1.4 above their season average).
- The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.8, up from 5.7 for the season.
