Jacksonville (5-6) vs Lipscomb (8-5)
Game Info: Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Swisher Gym)
The Line: Betting Odds: Jacksonville / Lipscomb — Over/Under:
In this article, we will formulate a Lipscomb vs Jacksonville Prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday, January 2nd, at the Swisher Gym. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
-The Bisons’ recent form and recent player performance
-The Dolphins’ recent form and recent player performance
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Lipscomb
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Jacksonville
-Recent betting trends in games played between Lipscomb and Jacksonville
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Bisons and Dolphins.
The home team has won each of the last four games played between the two teams. In the last meeting, Lipscomb was able to secure the 84-82 victory.
Big Game for Lipscomb
Lipscomb has had a pretty decent start to the season but they have fallen short a few times. Two games ago against Middle Tennessee, Lipscomb scored 65 points, but the defense gave up 67 points and they fell short. Lipscomb outscored Middle Tennessee 35-30 in the second half, but they still ended up falling short. In the last game against Ashbury, the offense was impressive scoring 112 points Jacob Ognacevic had a strong game putting up 25 points, 12 rebounds, and four assists. Guard Will Pruit had a strong game putting up 10 points, five rebounds, and two assists.
Lipscomb on the season is averaging 78.2 points while their defense is giving up 66.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 118th in the league while the defense is ranked 78th. They are averaging 64.1 shot attempts per game which is 36th in college basketball. Jacob Ognacevic has been the top player for this team averaging 19.3 points while shooting 54.9 percent from the field.
Why Lipscomb Will Beat Jacksonville
- Lipscomb has won six of its last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Jacksonville has lost three of its last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Lipscomb has won the first half in each of its last four games against the ASUN Conference at Swisher Gymnasium.
How Does Jacksonville Bounce Back?
Jacksonville in the last game faced off against UCF and they scored 66 points but the defense gave up 86 points and that led to the 20-point defeat. Jacksonville shot 41.1 percent from the field and 30 percent from behind the three-point line. Robert McCray V had a strong game putting up 18 points, four assists, and one rebound. Enrico Borio also put up 11 points. The rest of the team didn’t do much though and that led to the defeat. Two games ago against East Tennessee State, Jacksonville secured the 60-52 victory.
Jacksonville is averaging 70.8 points while their defense is giving up 74.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 291st while the defense is ranked 271st. This is a squad that is blocking 4.42 shots per game which is 63rd in the league. Robert McCray V has been the top player averaging 15.8 points while shooting 46.7 percent from the field and 29.4 percent from behind the three-point line. Jacksonville will take on Austin Peay after this game.
Lipscomb vs Jacksonville Prediction
Lipscomb is 7-2-2 against the spread so far this season and they are going to continue that success here. The Bison have a better offense and they also have a much better defense. Jacksonville on the season is giving up 74.7 points per game, compared to Lipscomb who is giving up only 66.7 points per game. Lipscomb’s offense is averaging 78.2 points per game and they are going to have an issue running up the score against the Jacksonville defense. This game is going to get out of control here, and Lipscomb is going to end up cruising here. Back Lipscomb against the spread.