North Alabama Lions at FGCU Eagles ATS Prediction 02/06/19

Posts AdminArticles, Basketball, College Basketball

The North Alabama Lions (8-16, 5-4 Asun) will be at Alico Arena to clash with the FGCU Eagles (9-15, 4-5 Asun) in an Asun matchup. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.

North Alabama Lions at FGCU Eagles ATS Odds

In their last matchup, the Eagles were victorious over the Jacksonville Dolphins, 73-60, while the Lions were blown out by the Lipscomb Bisons, 102-80.

The Eagles had a great free throw rate of 0.298 (above their season average of 0.220) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.628 (above their season average of 0.521). North Alabama, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (18.3 vs. 16.8). FGCU’s Zach Scott had a good game, contributing 18 points. Kendall Stafford, meanwhile played a key role for North Alabama with 18 points and six rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Cantavio Dutreil led the Lions to a 61-56 win. He registered a double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds. North Alabama’s effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over FGCU. The Lions had a rate of 0.510 while the Eagles posted a mark of 0.412.

North Alabama may have trouble getting to the free throw line in this contest. The Lions currently rank 227th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.220, while FGCU ranks 29th in FTA rate allowed (0.179).

North Alabama vs. FGCU ATS Pick

Pick: SU Winner – FGCU, ATS Winner – FGCU, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • North Alabama averages 24.7 three pointers per game, which ranks 79th in the nation. FGCU ranks 223rd in three pointers allowed per game (24.7).
  • The Eagles rank 76th in blocks per game (3.7) while the Lions rank 160th in blocks allowed per game (4.2).
  • FGCU ranks 74th in steals per game (7.1) while North Alabama ranks 129th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
  • The Eagles rank 107th in assists per game (14.0) while the Lions rank 247th (10.4).
  • North Alabama ranks 154th in rebounds per game (35.6) while FGCU ranks 252nd (33.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Lions have scored an average of 67.2 points per game (0.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.6 points per game (2.3 above their season average).
  • The Eagles have outscored opponents by an average of 4.6 points in their last five games. For the season, FGCU has been defeated by an average of 4.0 points.