Liberty Flames vs Florida Atlantic Owls Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/23
Planning on watching today’s Flames and Owls game? Catch the action at FAU Arena in Boca Raton, FL, as the Owls hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on ESPNU. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 146.5 points, and the Owls are favored to win at home against the Flames.
LIBERTY FLAMES VS FLORIDA ATLANTIC OWLS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Liberty Flames +7
This game will be played at FAU Arena at 6:00 ET on Thursday, November 30th.
WHY BET THE LIBERTY FLAMES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-69 in favor of the Owls.
- Even though we have Florida Atlantic winning straight-up, we like Liberty at +7.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 142 points.
Does Liberty Have What it Takes on the Road?
Liberty, who are currently 6-0, will face Florida Atlantic in their 7th game. In their last three road games, which includes last year, Liberty went 1-2. Looking at Liberty’s ATS performance, they enter today’s game with a perfect 5-0 record. In their previous five games, they have gone 5-0 vs. the spread.
Through six games, Liberty has an over/under record of 3-1-1 with their games averaging a combined 146.8 points per game so far. Looking at the Flames’ last three games, their over/under record is 2-1 with their games averaging 147 points per game.
Liberty’s offense is coming off a good game, putting up 99 points vs. Maryland Eastern Shore. Overall, they hit 65% of their shots from the field and went 6/9 from the free-throw line. The team’s top scorer is Kyle Rode, who enters today’s matchup with an average of 15.8, while Brody Peebles also carries a PPG average of 14.7 into the game.
At this time, the Flames’ defense is positioned 18th in the country, permitting 60.8 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Liberty’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 41.5% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 24.2% this season.
Can the Owls Secure a Win at Home?
In their matchup against Liberty, the Liberty Flames have a record of 5-1. Looking at their previous five home games, which includes last year, Florida Atlantic has gone 4-1. Florida Atlantic has a 4-2 ATS record going into today’s game. In home games this season, they are 2-1 vs. the spread, and in their last ten home games, they are 7-3 ATS.
In six games, Florida Atlantic comes in with an over/under mark of 3-3-0, with their games averaging 150.5 points per game. When assessing the Owls’ performance in their last three games, their over/under record stands at 2-1, with their games averaging 151 points per game.
Coming off a good offensive performance, Florida Atlantic’s offense scored 84 points against Virginia Tech. Their field goal percentage for the game was 56.9%, and they went 9/11 from the free-throw line. In terms of offense, the Owls have a season-long field goal percentage of 49%, putting them 57th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 76th in percentage and 36th in three-pointers made.
Coming into today’s game, the Florida Atlantic defense is giving up an average of 67.5 points per contest. Florida Atlantic’s three-point defense is currently 50th in the country at 6.2 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 41.9% of their shots vs. Florida Atlantic.