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Lipscomb vs North Alabama Prediction 1/23/25 College Basketball Picks
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North Alabama (12-7) vs Lipscomb (13-6)
January 23, 2025 at 07:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: North Alabama +2.5 — Over/Under: 147
The Lipscomb Bisons and North Alabama Lions meet Thursday in college basketball action at the Flowers Hall. Here’s a Lipscomb vs North Alabama Prediction. This article will include a Lipscomb vs North Alabama Pick.
Lipscomb Bisons Betting Preview
The Lipscomb Bisons recently beat Austin Peay and Bellarmine, and they play Central Arkansas, Eastern Kentucky, and Bellarmine next. The Lipscomb Bisons are averaging 79.8 points on 47.7 percent shooting and allowing 65.8 points on 40.8 percent shooting. Jacob Ognacevic is averaging 18.9 points and 7.9 rebounds, while Will Pruitt is averaging 11.9 points and 5.7 rebounds. Gyasi Powell is the third double-digit scorer and Dylan Faulkner is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The Lipscomb Bisons are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 75.5 percent from the free throw line. The Lipscomb Bisons are allowing 30.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.1 rebounds per game.
North Alabama Lions Betting Preview
The North Alabama Lions beat North Florida, lost to Jacksonville, and they play Austin Peay, Queens, and Central Arkansas next. The North Alabama Lions are averaging 78.8 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 71.6 points on 43.9 percent shooting. Jacari Lane is averaging 15.9 points and 2.9 rebounds, while Dallas Howell is averaging 11.3 points and 2.7 rebounds. Daniel Ortiz is the third double-digit scorer and Taye Fields is grabbing 8.3 rebounds. The North Alabama Lions are shooting 33.7 percent from beyond the arc and 73 percent from the free throw line. The North Alabama Lions are allowing 32.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.2 rebounds per game.
Why the North Alabama Lions will win
- North Alabama has won each of its last 11 Thursday games at CB&S Bank Arena at Flowers Hall.
- Lipscomb has lost three of its last four games at CB&S Bank Arena at Flowers Hall against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Lipscomb has lost the first half in each of its last four games at CB&S Bank Arena at Flowers Hall against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Lipscomb Bisons will win
- Lipscomb has won each of its last five road games against Conference opponents.
- North Alabama has lost three of its last four night games against Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of North Alabama’s last nine home games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 148+ points.
- Twenty-two of Lipscomb’s last 26 games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 148+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- North Alabama ranks T12th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (5.2).
- North Alabama ranks T33rd among Division 1 teams for field goal attempts per game this season (63.2).
- Lipscomb ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (12.5).
- Lipscomb ranks T10th among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (9.8).
Lipscomb vs North Alabama Injury Report
North Alabama doesn’t have a player listed on its injury report. Lipscomb will be without Dylan Faulkner due to a foot injury.
Lipscomb vs North Alabama Prediction
The Lipscomb Bisons are flexing their muscle offensively lately and are arguably the team to beat in the Atlantic Sun when they’ve got things rolling. I still want the bucket with North Alabama. The North Alabama Lions are 7-1 SU at home and shoot the ball well enough to hang around with Lipscomb. North Alabama is also 7-3 SU and ATS in its last 10 games to improve to 11-6 ATS on the season. This is a statement game for North Alabama in terms of finding out the top teams in the Atlantic Sun. I expect a decent home crowd. Give me the bucket with North Alabama in a game it can win outright.
