Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bulldogs versus the Bisons? Tip off is at at 1:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Allen Arena in Nashville, TN. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Bisons as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 147 points.
ALABAMA A&M BULLDOGS VS LIPSCOMB BISONS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Lipscomb Bisons -12.5
This game will be played at Allen Arena at 1:00 ET on Saturday, November 18th.
WHY BET THE LIPSCOMB BISONS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-64 in favor of the Bisons.
- Not only will Lipscomb pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -12.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 147 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.
Can Alabama A&M Secure a Road Victory?
After one game, Alabama A&M has a record of 0-1. In the previous three games where they were the underdog, Alabama A&M has a record of 1-2. As of today’s game, Alabama A&M holds a 0-1 ATS record. Looking back at their previous three games, the team has gone 1-2 against the spread, with an average scoring margin of -5.
Alabama A&M has started the season with an over/under mark of 1-0-0 after one game, after going 14-16-0 last season. In the Bulldogs’ last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 64 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 2-3.
In their season opener, Alabama A&M’s offense shot 20/56 from the field, resulting in 67 points against North Alabama. Coming into the game, the Bulldogs offense has strugled with their outside shot this season, hitting threes at a rate of just 28%. On average, they get up 14 three-point attempts per game and are averaging 23 made free-throws.
Alabama A&M’s defense started their season by giving up 83 points to North Alabama. Alabama A&M’s defense, in the season prior, gave up 83.0 points per game on average, which was 149th in college basketball.
Will Lipscomb Live Up to Expectations at Home?
As they prepare for their fourth game of the season, Lipscomb currently holds a 1-2 overall record. In their last five home games, which includes last year, Lipscomb has gone 2-3. As we assess Lipscomb’s performance against the spread thus far, they currently stand at 1-2. Taking into account the previous season, Lipscomb holds a 6-3 ATS record in their last ten games.
Looking at their over/under performance through three games, Lipscomb has an over/under record of 2-1-0, with their games averaging 150.3 points per game on average. The Bisons’ last five games have culminated with an average of 84 points per game and an over/under record of 1-3.
Lipscomb’s offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 96 points against Tennessee Tech. They had an overall field goal percentage of 57.1% and made 12/14 free throws. Derrin Boyd led the team in scoring, putting up 22 points. Additionally, A.J McGinnis contributed 16 points for the Bisons.
The Bisons’ defense is presently ranked 111st nationally, allowing an average of 75.0 points per contest. Against Tennessee Tech, the Bisons’ defense gave up 65 points and did a good job not fouling. For the game, Tennessee Tech only made 6 free-throws.