The Liberty Flames (19-5, 8-1 Asun) welcome the Stetson Hatters (5-19, 1-8 Asun) to Vines Center. The Hatters will try to put an end to a 12-game road losing streak. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 5, 2019.
Stetson Hatters vs. Liberty Flames Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Flames won big over the NJIT Highlanders 77-57, while the Hatters were victorious over the Kennesaw State Owls 92-75.
Stetson dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a great turnover percentage of 8.6 (better than their season average of 16.0) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.604 (above their season average of 0.450). For those same stats, Kennesaw State put up marks of 12.6 and 0.457, respectively. Liberty, meanwhile, dominated every facet of their game. They had a free throw rate of 0.185 (matching their season average) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.9 (below their season average of 27.0). For those same stats, NJIT was 0.073 and 14.3, respectively. Liberty rallied around Scottie James, who finished with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Abayomi Iyiola, meanwhile was a key piece for Stetson with 15 points and 11 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, James led the Flames to a 71-53 victory. He scored a game-high 15 points. The Flames’ offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over the Hatters. Liberty had a rate of 36.0, while Stetson posted a mark of 22.6.
Liberty could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their high-powered offense squares off against one of the country’s worst defenses. The Flames currently rank 16th in offensive efficiency, while Stetson ranks 340th in defensive efficiency.
Stetson Hatters at Liberty Flames Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Liberty, ATS Winner – Liberty, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Liberty ranks 12th in rebounds allowed per game (30.0) while Stetson ranks 269th (40.0).
- The Flames rank 33rd in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Hatters rank 127th (6.6).
- Liberty ranks 48th in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while Stetson ranks 121st (3.6).
- The Flames rank ninth in assists allowed per game (9.8) while the Hatters rank 249th (16.4).
- Liberty ranks 36th in three pointers allowed per game (19.3) while Stetson ranks 190th (23.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Flames have scored an average of 69.4 points per game (6.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 61.2 points per game (1.4 above their season average).
- The Hatters’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 13.2, up from 10.5 for the season.
