Lipscomb Bisons forward Kennedy Okpara (3) grabs a rebound over Cincinnati Bearcats guard Jalen Celestine (32) in the second half of the NCAA basketball game at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati on Dec. 29, 2025.
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Lipscomb vs Stetson Prediction 1/8/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

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MATCHUP Lipscomb Bisons Stetson Hatters
Team Records 9-7 6-10
Where Edmunds Center, DeLand, FL
When Thursday, January 8, 2026
Time 07:00 PM EST
TV ESPN+

In this article, we will formulate a Lipscomb vs Stetson Prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, January 8th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Stetson Hatters Preview


Stetson Hatters have a 5-10 record this season and are tied for 7th place in the ASUN Conference. They have a 4-1 home record and are coming off a 93-73 away loss against Central Arkansas. Their previous three games were a 70-67 away win against North Alabama, a 107-54 away loss against Oklahoma and a 95-76 home win against Rhodes.

Offensively, Stetson averages 69.1 points per game, while allowing 80.6 points per game defensively. The Hatters shoot with 43% from the field and grab 32.9 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.5 assists per game. They average 2.1 blocks per game and 6.5 steals per game defensively.

Jamie Phillips Jr. leads Stetson in scoring, with an average of 15.6 points per game, while shooting with 44.3% from the field and 68.0% from the free throw line. Jamie Phillips Jr. is also the team’s leading rebounder with 5.7 per game, while Calvin Sirmans III adds a team-high 4.4 assists per game.

Lipscomb Bisons Preview


Lipscomb Bisons have a 9-6 record this season and are tied for 2nd place in the ASUN Conference. They have a 2-6 away record and are coming off an 82-74 home win against North Florida. Their previous three games were a 76-57 home win against Jacksonville, an 89-62 away loss against Cincinnati and a 123-60 home win against Blue Mountain Christian.

Offensively, Lipscomb averages 81.3 points per game, while allowing 74.3 points per game defensively. The Bisons shoot with 45% from the field and grab 36.3 rebounds per game, while dishing out 19.2 assists per game. They average 2.9 blocks per game and 8.2 steals per game defensively.

Grant Asman leads Lipscomb in scoring, with an average of 13.9 points per game, while shooting with 51.7% from the field and 79.4% from the free throw line. Grant Asman is also the team’s leading rebounder with 6.6 per game, while Mateo Esmeraldo adds a team-high 6.9 assists per game.

Lipscomb Bisons @ Stetson Hatters Betting Trends: January 8, 2026


Why the Stetson Hatters will win

  • The home team has won each of Lipscomb’s last seven games.
  • Lipscomb has lost each of its last five night games.
  • The home team has won the first half in each of Lipscomb’s last seven games.

Why the Lipscomb Bisons will win

  • Lipscomb has won each of its last eight games against Conference opponents.
  • Stetson has lost seven of its last eight night games against Conference opponents.
  • Lipscomb has won the first half in each of its last eight games against Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of Lipscomb’s last four road games have produced a total of 151+ points.
  • Four of the last five games between Lipscomb and Stetson have produced a total of 153+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

  • Stetson ranks T4th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.1).
  • Stetson ranks T48th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (12.0).
  • Lipscomb ranks 9th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (11.4).
  • Lipscomb ranks 11th among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (19.2).

Lipscomb vs Stetson Prediction


In this Lipscomb vs Stetson Prediction, Lipscomb is coming as -11 road favorites. Lipscomb has been the better team this season, with a better overall record but have been terrible on the road, while Stetson has been almost perfect at home. Lipscomb is coming into this matchup in far better form, with an 8-2 record in its last 10 games and 6-3 against the spread, while Stetson is 2-7 in its last 9 and 2-6 against the spread, so the value here lies with the road team. Take Lipscomb and lay the points in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Lipscomb -11

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