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The Lipscomb Bisons (11-7, 2-1 ASUN) look to continue a six-game home winning run when hosting the Central Arkansas Bears (6-13, 2-1 ASUN) on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET.
Lipscomb is a sizable 15-point favorite against Central Arkansas when the Bisons play the Bears on Thursday. The over/under is 155.5 points for the game.
Lipscomb vs. Central Arkansas Odds
Point Spread for Lipscomb vs. Central Arkansas
The spread for this matchup is set at 15 points, with sportsbooks listing Lipscomb as the favorite.
Lipscomb vs. Central Arkansas Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Lipscomb has -1350 odds to pick up the win, while Central Arkansas is listed at +800 to claim victory.
Lipscomb vs. Central Arkansas Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 155.5 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Thursday, January 18, 2024
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Nashville, Tennessee
- Arena: Allen Arena
Lipscomb vs. Central Arkansas Betting Trends
Lipscomb has played 16 games, with 12 wins against the spread. The Bisons have been victorious in seven of the eight contests they have been chosen as favorites in this season. Lipscomb’s games this year have gone over the total in eight out of 17 opportunities (47.1%).
Against the spread, Central Arkansas is 9-7-1 this season. The Bears have won four of the 14 games they were listed as the moneyline underdog this season (28.6%). Central Arkansas’ games this season have gone over the total in five of 17 opportunities (29.4%).
Lipscomb vs. Central Arkansas Key Players to Watch
Lipscomb
Will Pruitt is tops on the Bisons at 6.0 rebounds per contest, while also averaging 3.5 assists and 13.1 points. Joe Anderson averages a team-best 3.6 assists per game. He is also putting up 7.3 points and 3.1 rebounds, shooting 49.1% from the field and 43.9% from downtown with 1.0 made 3-pointers per game. Derrin Boyd paces the Bisons at 17.1 points per contest, while also posting 1.4 assists and 3.8 rebounds. Owen McCormack is putting up 9.4 points, 1.6 assists and 4.9 rebounds per game.
Central Arkansas
Tucker Anderson is the Bears’ top scorer (14.1 points per game), and he posts 1.3 assists and 3.4 rebounds. Ubongabasi Etim is the Bears’ top rebounder (8.5 per game), and he contributes 6.3 points and 0.6 assists. Masai Olowokere gives the Bears 7.7 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists per contest. He also posts 1.2 steals and 0.2 blocked shots. Elias Cato gets the Bears 10.6 points, 5.7 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game. He also posts 1.2 steals and 0.8 blocked shots.
What you need to know about the Lipscomb Bisons
The Bisons are 47th in the nation with 80.7 points per game this year. At the other end, they rank 239th with 73.6 points allowed per game. Lipscomb has been thriving when it comes to rebounding this year, ranking best in the nation in rebounds per game () and best in boards allowed per contest ().
Offensively, the Bisons have fared better when playing at home this season, scoring 95.2 points per game, compared to 73.0 per game when playing on the road. So far this year, Lipscomb is draining 9.6 treys per game (28th-ranked in college basketball) and is shooting 36.2% (73rd-ranked) from beyond the arc. So far this year, the Bisons are allowing 6.8 threes per game (178th-ranked in college basketball) and are allowing opponents to shoot 32.5% (125th-ranked) from downtown.
The Bisons are 8-2 against the spread and 6-4 overall in their past 10 contests. In its past 10 games, Lipscomb has hit the over four times. On the offensive side of the ball, Lipscomb has struggled over its last 10 games, scoring 77.7 points per contest over that span compared to the 80.7 it has put up over the course of this season. Lipscomb’s defense has been tough as of late, as the team has allowed 70.9 points per game during its past 10 compared to the 73.6 points per game its opponents are averaging this season.
What you need to know about the Central Arkansas Bears
In 2023-24, the Bears are 258th in the nation on offense (71.4 points scored per game) and 289th defensively (75.8 points conceded). In 2023-24, Central Arkansas is best in the nation in rebounds ( per game) and best in rebounds conceded ().
At home the Bears are putting up 75.7 points per game, 8.2 more than they are averaging on the road (67.5). Central Arkansas makes 8.1 3-pointers per game and shoots 33.6% from beyond the arc, ranking 125th and 190th, respectively, in the nation. In 2023-24 the Bears are 18th-worst in the country in 3-pointers allowed (8.6 per game) and fifth-worst in defensive 3-point percentage (38.2%).
The Bears have a 6-4 record against the spread while finishing 4-6 overall in their past 10 games. Four of Central Arkansas’ last 10 contests have hit the over. Central Arkansas is tallying 73.5 points per contest over its past 10 games, compared to its season average of 71.4. While the Bears are giving up 75.8 points per game in 2023-24, they have been worse over their past 10 games, allowing 75.9 points per contest.
Lipscomb vs. Central Arkansas Prediction & Pick
Our prediction to win this contest is Lipscomb, and we expect that Lipscomb will cover the spread (Lipscomb -15). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 155.5 points.
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