It will be a battle between Asun opponents when the North Alabama Lions (3-13, 0-1 Asun) welcome the FGCU Eagles (5-11, 0-1 Asun) to Flowers Hall. The game gets underway at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 8, 2019.
FGCU Eagles at North Alabama Lions Free Prediction
In the Eagles’ last game, they were beaten by the Illinois State Redbirds, 74-66. Illinois State’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over FGCU. The Redbirds had a rate of 0.298, while the Eagles posted a mark of 0.111. Schadrac Casimir was the top scorer from either team with 18 points on 6-for-9 shooting.
The Lions were beaten by the Samford Bulldogs in their last contest, 91-74. Samford’s 0.664 effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over North Alabama, who had a mark of 0.431. With 17 points on 4-for-13 shooting, Jamari Blackmon was North Alabama’s high scorer.
Getting to the line could be scarce for North Alabama in this battle. The Lions rank 262nd in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.209, while FGCU ranks 39th in FTA rate allowed (0.181).
Blackmon has averaged 0 points over the last five games for North Alabama.
FGCU Eagles at North Alabama Lions Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
North Alabama ranks 51st in three pointers attempted per game (26.4) while FGCU ranks 181st in three pointers allowed per game (24.1).
The Lions rank 109th in rebounds per game (37.0) while the Eagles rank 228th (33.4).
North Alabama ranks 141st in assists allowed per game (13.5) while FGCU ranks 227th (16.8).
The Eagles average 6.7 steals per game, which ranks 101st in the nation. The Lions rank 148th in steals allowed per game (7.3).
FGCU ranks 102nd in blocks per game (3.3) while North Alabama ranks 130th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
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The Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 5.4, down from 6.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Lions have scored an average of 70.0 points per game (4.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.6 points per game (3.5 below their season average).
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