Lipscomb Bisons vs UNC Asheville Bulldogs Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/23
Looking to win big? The Bisons and Bulldogs face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bulldogs are hosting the game at Place Bell in Laval, PQ. The over/under for this game is set at 155 points, and the Bulldogs are the home favorites against the Bisons in a non-conference matchup.
LIPSCOMB BISONS VS UNC ASHEVILLE BULLDOGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: UNC Asheville Bulldogs -1
This game will be played at Place Bell at 2:00 ET on Friday, November 24th.
WHY BET THE UNC ASHEVILLE BULLDOGS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Bulldogs.
- Not only will UNC Asheville pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 155 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.
Is a Road Win Possible for Lipscomb?
Lipscomb will be entering their fifth game of the season, with a current record of 2-2. Over their previous ten games on the road, including last year, Lipscomb has a 5-5 record. As of today, Lipscomb holds a 2-2 ATS record. Taking into account last season, Lipscomb has gone 6-3 against the spread in their last ten games.
Through four games, Lipscomb has an over/under record of 3-1-0 with their games averaging a combined 159.5 points per game so far. When assessing the Bisons’ performance in their last three games, their over/under record stands at 2-0, with their games averaging 105 points per game.
Lipscomb’s offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 106 points against Alabama A&M. They had an overall field goal percentage of 56.2% and made 16/19 free throws. In terms of offense, the Bisons have a season-long field goal percentage of 51%, putting them 28th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 35th in percentage and 2nd in three-pointers made.
On defense, Lipscomb is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 76.2 points per game. In their most recent game, the Lipscomb defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Alabama A&M knocked down 18 three-pointers on their way to 81 points.
Will UNC Asheville Come Through as Home Favorites?
UNC Asheville, who currently have a record of 0-2, will face Lipscomb in their third game of the season. In their last five home games, including those from last year, UNC Asheville has a record of 3-2. As UNC Asheville gets ready to face Lipscomb, their ATS record stands at 0-2. Over their last ten games, which includes the previous season, UNC Asheville has gone 4-3-1 vs. the spread.
Looking at their over/under performance through two games, UNC Asheville has an over/under record of 2-0-0, with their games averaging 161 points per game on average. When analyzing the Bulldogs’ last five games, they have produced a combined average of 88 points per game and an over/under record of 2-1.
In contrast to their season average of 92.8 points per game, the UNC Asheville had a below average performance. They scored 66 points against UNCW and had a field goal percentage of 44.9%. The top scorer for the Bulldogs was Drew Pember with 19 points, while Nicholas McMullen also added 10 to the scoreboard.
UNC Asheville’s defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 73.8 points per game. Against UNCW in their most recent game, the UNC Asheville defense gave up a total of 83 points while allowing UNCW to hit 44% of their shots.