Lipscomb Bisons vs. FGCU Eagles ATS Prediction 01/04/20

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The Lipscomb Bisons (6-8, 1-0 Asun) will be at Alico Arena to square off against the FGCU Eagles (3-13, 0-1 Asun) in an Asun matchup. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020.

Lipscomb Bisons at FGCU Eagles Betting Odds

In their last matchup, the Eagles lost to the Liberty Flames, 59-46, while the Bisons won a close one over the Stetson Hatters, 66-63.

The Bisons had a solid free throw rate of 0.319 (above their season average of 0.179) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.543 (above their season average of 0.503). FGCU, on the other hand, did a terrific job of making free throws (9-11; 81.8 percent). Jalen Warren had a solid performance for FGCU, contributing 12 points and seven assists. Andrew Fleming, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Lipscomb with 10 points and five assists.

This was a highly contested series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the most recent contest, the Eagles won 67-61. FGCU did a great job of making free throws (18-21; 85.7 percent). Lipscomb, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (12.7 vs. 18.7). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

Points at the line could be scarce for FGCU in this battle. The Eagles rank 313th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.173, while Lipscomb ranks 33rd in FTA rate allowed (0.159).

Lipscomb vs. FGCU Betting Pick

Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Lipscomb, ATS Winner – Lipscomb, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • FGCU averages 25.0 three pointers per game, which ranks 65th in the country. Lipscomb ranks 227th in three pointers allowed per game (25.5).
  • The Eagles rank 135th in assists per game (13.1) while the Bisons rank 159th in assists allowed per game (13.5).
  • Lipscomb ranks 160th in steals per game (5.7) while FGCU ranks 172nd in steals allowed per game (8.5).
  • The Eagles average 4.3 blocks per game, which ranks 51st in the country. The Bisons rank 134th in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
  • FGCU averages 35.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 171st in the country. Lipscomb ranks 214th in rebounds allowed per game (37.9).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 5.6, down from 8.9 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Bisons have scored an average of 72.4 points per game (1.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.4 points per game (2.1 above their season average).