The UNCG Spartans (29-6) will be 1.5-point underdogs in the NIT at Greensboro Coliseum when they clash with the Lipscomb Bisons (26-7). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 155.5 points and it can be seen on ESPN at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 23, 2019.
Lipscomb Bisons at UNCG Spartans ATS Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Spartans defeated the Campbell Fighting Camels 84-69, while the Bisons beat the Davidson Wildcats 89-81.
Lipscomb dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.321 (above their season average of 0.275) and a turnover percentage of 16.5 (worse than their season average of 16.0). For those same stats, Davidson put up marks of 0.153 and 19.0, respectively. Meanwhile, UNCG’s 30.0 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over Campbell, who had a mark of 18.4. The Spartans’ mark was below their season average of 32.1, while the Fighting Camels’ was below their season average of 24.1. Isaiah Miller fueled UNCG with 25 points and six rebounds. Lipscomb was led by Rob Marberry, who contributed 17 points.
Of the Bisons’ 30 games that accepted bets, 15 have finished over, 13 have finished under and two have pushed. Lipscomb heads into the contest with records of 26-7 straight up (SU) and 16-14 against the spread (ATS).
In opposition of Lipscomb, Spartans games have a slight tendency to finish under the total (54.5 percent). Additionally, UNCG owns records of 29-6 SU and 15-17-1 ATS.
Points could be at a premium in this showdown between a pair of the country’s best defenses. UNCG ranks 45th in defensive efficiency (97.1) and Lipscomb is ninth (93.4).
Lipscomb Bisons at UNCG Spartans ATS Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – UNCG, ATS Winner – UNCG, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Lipscomb ranks eighth in assists per game (17.4) while UNCG ranks 185th (12.7).
- The Spartans average 22.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 153rd in the nation. The Bisons rank 207th in three pointers allowed per game (23.3).
- Lipscomb averages 37.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 79th in the country. UNCG ranks 94th in rebounds allowed per game (33.6).
- The Spartans rank 11th in steals per game (8.8) while the Bisons rank 155th in steals allowed per game (6.5).
- UNCG ranks 78th in blocks per game (3.9) while Lipscomb ranks 162nd in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bisons’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.4, down from 14.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Spartans have scored an average of 71.8 points per game (4.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 63.6 points per game (3.7 below their season average).
