Lipscomb Bisons at Auburn Tigers Free Prediction 12/29/19

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The undefeated eighth-ranked Auburn Tigers (11-0) try to remain undefeated when they clash against the Lipscomb Bisons (5-7) at Auburn Arena. The game will air on SEC Network at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 29, 2019.

Lipscomb Bisons at Auburn Tigers Betting Odds

In their last game, the Tigers won big over the Lehigh Mountain Hawks, 74-51, while the Bisons were blown out by the Vermont Catamounts, 86-63.

Auburn dominated every facet of the game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.400 (above their season average of 0.264) and a turnover percentage of 17.2 (worse than their season average of 15.5). For those same stats, Lehigh had marks of 0.208 and 24.2, respectively. Lipscomb, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (14.3 vs. 15.5). Austin Wiley played a key role for Auburn with 14 points and 15 rebounds. Lipscomb, meanwhile, rallied around Ahsan Asadullah, who recorded 18 points and eight rebounds.

Auburn could dominate the offensive glass in this showdown. The Tigers currently rank 25th in offensive rebounding percentage (35.7 percent), while Lipscomb ranks 284th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.2 percent). Additionally, the Bisons, who rank 298th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.180), could have a difficult time getting to the line against the Tigers, who rank 49th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.161).

Lipscomb Bisons at Auburn Tigers Free Pick

Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Auburn, ATS Winner – Auburn, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Auburn averages 42.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 13th in the NCAA. Lipscomb ranks 220th in rebounds allowed per game (38.0).
  • The Tigers rank 42nd in assists allowed per game (10.5) while the Bisons rank 126th (12.9).
  • The Tigers average 26.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 44th in the nation. The Bisons rank 221st in three pointers allowed per game (25.8).
  • Auburn ranks seventh in blocks per game (6.2) while Lipscomb ranks 114th in blocks allowed per game (4.0).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 76.0 points per game (5.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.6 points per game (0.6 below their season average).
  • The Bisons have been outscored by an average of 2.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Lipscomb has defeated opponents by an average of 1.9 points.