Expect a fast-paced game when the Lipscomb Bisons (9-4) head to Jacksonville to play the Dolphins (7-8). The game gets underway at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Lipscomb Bisons vs. Jacksonville Dolphins Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Dolphins fell to the Florida A&M Rattlers, 65-50, while the Bisons easily got past the Sewanee Tigers, 97-53.
Lipscomb played a perfect game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.3 and a turnover percentage of 15.2. Sewanee was 12.1 and 32.8, respectively, for those same stats. Jacksonville, meanwhile, did a terrific job of converting from the free throw line (19-22; 86.4 percent). Jacksonville was lifted by Dave Bell, who contributed 12 points and nine rebounds. Ahsan Asadullah was a key piece for Lipscomb with 26 points and nine rebounds.
The Bisons edged out the Dolphins in this series last year, securing victories in two out of three games. In the most recent contest, Lipscomb won 77-62. The Bisons’ 14.4 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Dolphins, who had a rate of 24.1. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Garrison Mathews has been playing at a high level as of late for Lipscomb, averaging 0 points over the last five games.
There should be a fair amount of transition offense in this battle that features a pair of the nation’s more up-tempo teams. Jacksonville currently ranks 47th in possessions per game (73.9) and Lipscomb is 14th (76.6).
Lipscomb Bisons vs. Jacksonville Dolphins Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Jacksonville, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Jacksonville averages 5.9 blocks per game, which ranks eighth in the nation. Lipscomb ranks 144th in blocks allowed per game (4.4).
- The Bisons average 17.8 assists per game, which ranks 13th in the country. The Dolphins rank 96th in assists allowed per game (12.5).
- Jacksonville averages 20.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 208th in the nation. Lipscomb ranks 224th in three pointers allowed per game (26.2).
- The Bisons rank 29th in steals per game (8.4) while the Dolphins rank 138th in steals allowed per game (7.1).
- Lipscomb averages 36.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 115th in the country. Jacksonville ranks 210th in rebounds allowed per game (37.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bisons have scored an average of 83.6 points per game (2.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.2 points per game (1.0 above their season average).
- The Dolphins have been outscored by an average of 6.0 points in their last five games. On the season, Jacksonville has defeated opponents by an average of 0.7 points.
