The Alabama Crimson Tide (6-3) square off with the Liberty Flames (9-2) at Von Braun Center. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 18, 2018, and will air on SEC Network.
Liberty Flames vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Prediction
In the Flames’ last outing, they blew out the Maine-Fort Kent Bengals, 89-40. The Flames had a much better free throw rate (0.368 vs. 0.054) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (44.1 vs. 22.0). Scottie James played well for Liberty, putting up 11 points and 11 rebounds.
The Crimson Tide won big over the Southern University Jaguars in their last game, 82-62. The Crimson Tide had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (44.4 vs. 27.5) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.573 vs. 0.409). Donta Hall was the top scorer from either team with 20 points on 8-for-9 shooting from the field.
The battle on the backboards could prove decisive, pitting strength against strength. Dating back to last season, the Crimson Tide rank 38th in offensive rebounding percentage (30.6 percent), while Liberty ranks sixth in defensive rebounding percentage (78.9 percent).
James has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Liberty.
Liberty Flames vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Free Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Liberty, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Liberty is 15th in the NCAA with 30.0 rebounds allowed per game while Alabama is 42nd with 35.0 rebounds allowed per game.
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