Alabama A&M (4-4) vs Lipscomb (3-4)
Game Info: Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 8:00 pm (Alabama A&M Events Center)
Betting Odds: Alabama A&M +10.5 / Lipscomb -10.5 --- Over/Under: 149.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Lipscomb Bisons are visiting the Alabama A&M Bulldogs on Saturday, November 30th at the Alabama A&M Events Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Lipscomb Bisons vs Alabama A&M Bulldogs Prediction.
Alabama A&M Bulldogs Preview
The Alabama A&M Bulldogs have a 4-3 record this season and are coming off an 83-88 loss to IU Indy. The Bulldogs are 1-3 against the spread, and 3-1 in over/under, while having a 4-2 home record.
Offensively, Alabama A&M is averaging 84.1 points per game, which ranks 47th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 77.3 points per game (297th). The Bulldogs shoot 44.9% from the field (184th) and 32.5% from beyond the arc (223rd). The Bulldogs shoot 66.7% from the free-throw line (282nd) and are grabbing 40.5 rebounds per game (48th).
Chad Moodie leads Alabama A&M in scoring this season, with an average of 14.1 points and a team-high 5.1 rebounds, while Anthony Bryant adds 12.4 points and 3.5 rebounds per game. Alabama A&M will face Chattanooga, UAB, Samford, and Georgia Tech following this game.
Lipscomb Bisons Preview
The Lipscomb Bisons have a 3-4 record this season and are coming off a 77-53 win over Jackson State. The Bisons are 4-2-1 against the spread, and 3-4 in over/under, while having a 1-3 road record.
Offensively, Lipscomb is averaging 71.4 points per game, which ranks 265th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 73.3 points per game (233rd). The Bison shoot 42.2% from the field (278th) and 28.9% from beyond the arc (318th). The Bisons shoot 77.8% from the free-throw line (31st) and are grabbing 34 rebounds per game (290th).
Jacob Ognacevic leads Lipscomb in scoring with an average of 19.4 points and a team-high 8 rebounds, while Will Pruitt adds 12.1 points and 4.6 rebounds. Lipscomb will meet Chattanooga and SE Missouri State after this one.
Why the Alabama A&M Bulldogs will win
- The home team has won five of Lipscomb's last six games.
- Lipscomb has lost five of its last six night games against non-conference opponents.
- Lipscomb has lost the first half in five of its last six night games against non-conference opponents.
Why the Lipscomb Bisons will win
- Alabama A&M has lost 56 of its last 62 night games against non-conference opponents.
- Lipscomb has won nine of its last 10 Saturday games.
- Alabama A&M has lost the first half in 19 of its last 21 night games against non-conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of Alabama A&M's last nine night games against non-conference opponents have produced a total of 150+ points.
- Four of Lipscomb's last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Alabama A&M ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (29.4).
- Alabama A&M ranks T4th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (18.6).
- Lipscomb ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (7.6).
- Lipscomb ranks T5th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (12.3).
Lipscomb Bisons vs Alabama A&M Bulldogs Prediction
Lipscomb leads Alabama A&M 2-1 wins in their previous three meetings, but are 1-2 against the spread. In this Lipscomb Bisons vs Alabama A&M Bulldogs Prediction, Lipscomb is coming as -10.5 road favorites. Alabama A&M is better offensively, scoring 12.7 points more than Lipscomb, while the Bisons are better defensively, allowing 5.9 points less. The Bulldogs have better percentages both in field goals and in 3-pointers, as the Bisons are bottom-100 and bottom-50 in those categories. Alabama A&M is also an elite rebounding team, ranking in the top 50 of the nation, while Lipscomb is in the bottom 80 of the nation. The value here lies with the home dog, so pick the Alabama A&M Bulldogs and lay the points at home.