Lipscomb Bisons vs. North Alabama Lions Betting Prediction 02/06/20

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The Lipscomb Bisons (8-14, 3-6 Asun) will be at Flowers Hall to square off with the North Alabama Lions (10-12, 5-4 Asun) in an Asun matchup. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 6, 2020.

Lipscomb Bisons at North Alabama Lions ATS Odds

Both teams lost a tough one in their last outing. The Lions fell to the Jacksonville Dolphins, 85-83, while the Bisons were defeated by the Stetson Hatters, 55-53.

Lipscomb had an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.0 (above their season average of 27.1) while North Alabama had a better turnover percentage (15.3 vs. 19.1). North Alabama’s Emanuel Littles played well, recording 14 points and 15 rebounds. Meanwhile, Lipscomb was led by Ahsan Asadullah, who contributed 15 points and 14 rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Christian Agnew led the Lions to an 82-69 victory. He put up 20 points and five rebounds. North Alabama’s 0.508 effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Lipscomb, who had a rate of 0.455.

North Alabama does a great job at getting to the charity stripe. They rank 45th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.275), but Lipscomb is among the best in the country at keeping opponents off the line (ranking 49th by allowing a FTA rate of 0.178).

Lipscomb at North Alabama ATS Pick

Pick: SU Winner – North Alabama, ATS Winner – North Alabama, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • North Alabama ranks 27th in three pointers allowed per game (18.2) while Lipscomb ranks 226th (24.0).
  • The Lions average 35.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 155th in the NCAA. The Bisons rank 187th in rebounds allowed per game (36.3).
  • The Lions rank 25th in assists allowed per game (10.2) while the Bisons rank 137th (12.7).
  • North Alabama ranks 36th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while Lipscomb ranks 97th (6.2).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Bisons’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.8, up from 1.3 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Lions have scored an average of 71.6 points per game (2.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.2 points per game (2.1 below their season average).