The Liberty Flames (18-4, 7-0 Asun) and their outstanding offense welcome the Lipscomb Bisons (16-4, 7-0 Asun) and their exceptional defense. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 29, 2019.
Lipscomb Bisons vs. Liberty Flames Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Flames defeated the Jacksonville Dolphins 69-59, while the Bisons dismantled the Stetson Hatters 88-65.
The Bisons knocked down 22 of their 30 free throws (73.3 percent) and held the Hatters to an effective field goal percentage of 0.388 (below their season average of 0.456). The Flames, meanwhile, made 10 of their 12 free throws (83.3 percent), while the Dolphins had a turnover percentage of 21.1 (above their season average of 17.4). Liberty received a boost from Caleb Homesley, who had 19 points and five rebounds. Garrison Mathews had a solid performance for Lipscomb, contributing 31 points and seven rebounds.
The Bisons’ Mathews has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 22 points,6.2 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, Homesley has averaged 12 points,7.4 rebounds during that same time frame for the Flames.
The game should be a matchup of strength against strength as the productive offense of Liberty (11th in the NCAA with an offensive efficiency of 116.6) takes on the stingy defense of Lipscomb (ninth in the country with a defensive efficiency of 90.3). It will also be a showdown of conflicting styles as the fast-breaking Bisons rank eighth in possessions per game, while the more half-court oriented Flames rank 341st.
Lipscomb Bisons at Liberty Flames ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Liberty, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Liberty ranks 33rd in three pointers allowed per game (19.1) while Lipscomb ranks 234th (24.9).
- The Flames rank sixth in assists allowed per game (9.5) while the Bisons rank 96th (12.6).
- Liberty ranks 121st in blocks per game (3.0) while Lipscomb ranks 163rd in blocks allowed per game (4.4).
- The Bisons rank 67th in rebounds per game (37.9) while the Flames rank 244th (33.3).
- Liberty ranks 25th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while Lipscomb ranks 157th (7.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bisons’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 20.4, up from 16.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Flames have scored an average of 68.4 points per game (7.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 52.8 points per game (6.2 below their season average).
