The FGCU Eagles (5-11, 0-1 Asun) will be at Flowers Hall to meet the North Alabama Lions (3-13, 0-1 Asun) in an Asun matchup. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 8, 2019.
FGCU Eagles vs. North Alabama Lions Betting Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last matchup. The Lions fell to the Samford Bulldogs, 91-74, while the Eagles were defeated by the Illinois State Redbirds, 74-66.
FGCU made 12 of their 29 three pointers (41.4 percent) while North Alabama had a much better turnover percentage (12.2 vs. 20.0). North Alabama was lifted by Jamari Blackmon, who finished with 17 points. Meanwhile, Schadrac Casimir played well for FGCU, putting up 18 points.
Blackmon has taken his game to another level as of late for North Alabama, averaging 0 points over the last five games.
North Alabama could have difficulty getting to the charity stripe in this showdown. The Lions rank 262nd in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.209, while FGCU ranks 39th in FTA rate allowed (0.181).
FGCU Eagles vs. North Alabama Lions Free Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – North Alabama, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- North Alabama ranks 51st in three pointers attempted per game (26.4) while FGCU ranks 181st in three pointers allowed per game (24.1).
- The Eagles rank 101st in steals per game (6.7) while the Lions rank 148th in steals allowed per game (7.3).
- FGCU blocks 3.3 opponent shots per game, which ranks 102nd in the country. North Alabama ranks 130th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
- The Lions rank 109th in rebounds per game (37.0) while the Eagles rank 228th (33.4).
- North Alabama ranks 141st in assists allowed per game (13.5) while FGCU ranks 227th (16.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Lions’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.6, down from 9.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 75.0 points per game (2.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 80.4 points per game (1.7 above their season average).
