An eight-game home winning streak is on the line for the Liberty Flames (17-1, 3-0 Asun) when they take on the Jacksonville Dolphins (8-9, 1-1 Asun) at Vines Center. The game begins at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 11, 2020.
Jacksonville Dolphins at Liberty Flames Betting Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Flames defeated the North Alabama Lions 63-52, while the Dolphins beat the NJIT Highlanders 68-52.
Jacksonville played a flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.196 (matching their season average) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 43.3 (above their season average of 26.8). NJIT was 0.086 and 23.1, respectively, for those same stats. The Flames, on the other hand, held the Lions to an offensive rebounding percentage of 7.7 (below their season average of 27.9). The Lions also had a turnover percentage of 24.2 (above their season average of 18.3). Liberty rallied around Scottie James, who recorded 14 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, David Bell fueled Jacksonville with 18 points and 11 rebounds.
The Flames dominated this series last year, taking all three games. In the most recent matchup, Liberty won 72-58. One of Liberty’s biggest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 18-21 (85.7 percent), while the Dolphins were just 9-14 (64.3 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
This matchup pits one of the nation’s top offenses against one of its elite defensesLiberty ranks 13th in effective field goal percentage (0.559), while Jacksonville is 42nd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.448).
Jacksonville Dolphins at Liberty Flames ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Liberty, ATS Winner – Liberty, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Jacksonville ranks 42nd in rebounds per game (39.5) while Liberty ranks 186th (34.5).
- The Flames rank 164th in three pointers attempted per game (21.1) while the Dolphins rank 210th in three pointers allowed per game (24.4).
- Liberty is fifth in the country with 1.9 blocks allowed per game while Jacksonville is 43rd with 2.7 blocks allowed per game.
- The Flames rank 17th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while the Dolphins rank 119th (6.8).
- Liberty is third in the nation with 8.1 assists allowed per game while Jacksonville is 54th with 11.0 assists allowed per game.
Bettings Trends:
- The Flames’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.4, down from 17.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Dolphins have scored an average of 59.4 points per game (6.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 59.6 points per game (5.1 below their season average).
