The Liberty Flames (22-3, 8-2 Asun) will be at Flowers Hall to clash against the North Alabama Lions (10-13, 5-5 Asun) in an Asun matchup. Action gets underway at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
Liberty Flames at North Alabama Lions Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Lions lost a tough one against the Lipscomb Bisons, 73-71, while the Flames defeated the Jacksonville Dolphins, 71-62.
Liberty played a nearly flawless game. They had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 34.3 (above their season average of 25.1) and a turnover percentage of 11.0 (better than their season average of 14.3). For those same stats, Jacksonville had marks of 13.8 and 14.9, respectively. North Alabama, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.136 vs. 0.045). Christian Agnew played well for North Alabama, finishing with 20 points and seven rebounds. Liberty, meanwhile, received a boost from Caleb Homesley, who finished with 25 points and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Scottie James led the Flames to a 63-52 victory. He produced 14 points and seven rebounds. Liberty won the rebounding battle. The Flames had eight offensive rebounds and 32 total rebounds, while the Lions had two and 26, respectively.
The ineffective offense of North Alabama (276th in the nation with an offensive efficiency of 98.2) will go head-to-head against the elite defense of Liberty (second in the country with a defensive efficiency of 85.3). The Flames figure to have the edge on that side of the ball.
Liberty vs. North Alabama ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Liberty, ATS Winner – Liberty, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Liberty ranks fifth in rebounds allowed per game (29.1) while North Alabama ranks 183rd (35.9).
- The Flames are ninth in the country with 4.7 steals allowed per game while the Lions are 34th with 5.3 steals allowed per game.
- North Alabama is 29th in the NCAA with 18.4 three pointers allowed per game while Liberty is 48th with 19.2 three pointers allowed per game.
- The Flames rank first in blocks allowed per game (1.7) while the Lions rank 121st (3.6).
- Liberty ranks 158th in assists per game (12.8) while North Alabama ranks 236th (11.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Lions have scored an average of 76.0 points per game (7.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.0 points per game (1.6 above their season average).
- The Flames’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 11.2, down from 15.8 for the season.
