The Lipscomb Bisons (25-6, 16-2 Asun) will be in the Atlantic Sun Conference Tourney at Allen Arena when they clash against the Liberty Flames (27-6, 16-2 Asun). The game will air on ESPN at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 10, 2019.
Liberty Flames vs. Lipscomb Bisons ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Bisons won big over the NJIT Highlanders 78-55, while the Flames defeated the North Florida Ospreys 71-63.
Liberty played a nearly flawless game. They had a great turnover percentage of 8.8 (better than their season average of 15.4) and a free throw rate of 0.182 (matching their season average). For those same stats, North Florida put up marks of 23.5 and 0.082, respectively. Lipscomb, meanwhile, played a nearly perfect game. They had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 40.6 (above their season average of 26.8) and a turnover percentage of 16.3 (worse than their season average of 16.0). NJIT recorded marks of 10.7 and 24.7, respectively, for those same stats. Garrison Mathews was a key piece for Lipscomb with 22 points, nine rebounds and five assists. Scottie James, meanwhile had a good outing for Liberty, finishing with 24 points and nine rebounds.
The game should be a battle of strength against strength as the high-octane offense of Lipscomb takes on the top-notch defense of Liberty. The Bisons rank 36th in offensive efficiency, while the Flames are 11th in defensive efficiency. Also, the Flames rank 258th in offensive rebounding percentage (26.2 percent), while the Bisons rank seventh in defensive rebounding percentage (77.6 percent).
Liberty Flames vs. Lipscomb Bisons ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Lipscomb, ATS Winner – Lipscomb, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Lipscomb ranks 56th in rebounds per game (37.7) while Liberty ranks 255th (32.8).
- The Flames rank 92nd in three pointers attempted per game (24.1) while the Bisons rank 189th in three pointers allowed per game (23.3).
- Liberty ranks seventh in assists allowed per game (9.9) while Lipscomb ranks 66th (11.8).
- The Flames rank 35th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Bisons rank 149th (3.7).
- Liberty ranks 32nd in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Lipscomb ranks 138th (6.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Flames’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.0, down from 13.5 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bisons have scored an average of 78.6 points per game (5.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.0 points per game (0.1 above their season average).