Lipscomb vs Western Kentucky Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Nov. 17

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  • Western Kentucky is a -4.5 point favorite vs Lipscomb
  • Total (Over/Under): 159.5 points
  • Lipscomb / Western Kentucky TV channel: ESPN+

The Lipscomb Bisons visit E.A. Diddle Arena to take on the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers on Nov. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 3:00pm EST in Bowling Green, KY.

Western Kentucky is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-115).

The Lipscomb vs. Western Kentucky Over/Under is 159.5 total points.

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Lipscomb vs. Western Kentucky Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Lipscomb+4.5 -105O 159.5 -110+165
Western Kentucky -4.5 -115U 159.5 -110-200

Lipscomb vs Western Kentucky Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Western Kentucky will win this college basketball game with 72.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Lipscomb vs Western Kentucky Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Lipscomb will cover the spread with 52.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Lipscomb have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 31 games (+8.00 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Lipscomb has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 17 away games (+3.40 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Lipscomb has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.25 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Lipscomb has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.55 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 31 games (+6.35 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 16 games at home (+5.30 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 16 games at home (+5.25 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.70 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 16 games at home (+3.05 Units / 17% ROI)

Lipscomb Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Lipscomb has a 2-1 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.9 Units / 20.22% ROI).

  • 2-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -1 Units / -14.71% ROI
  • 2-2 when betting the Over for -0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 2-2 when betting the Under for -0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI

Western Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Western Kentucky has a 1-1 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 0-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.1 Units / -100% ROI
  • 1-1 when betting the Over for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 1-1 when betting the Under for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI

Lipscomb Offensive Stats & Trends:

Lipscomb shot 38% from three (281/737) last season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Lipscomb had an eFG% of 56% last season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Lipscomb made 9.4 three-pointers per game last season — tied for 19th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Lipscomb averaged 7.0 offensive rebounds per game (211 rebounds/30 games) last season — tied for 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8

Western Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:

Western Kentucky averaged 13.8 turnovers per game (440 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for 15th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Western Kentucky had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (430 assists/ 440 TOs) last season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Western Kentucky shot 34% from three (222/649) last season — 4th best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 34%

Western Kentucky had a TS% of 48% last season — 2nd best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 47%

Lipscomb Defensive Stats & Trends:

Lipscomb allowed opponents to shoot 35% from three (246/698) last season — tied for 34th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Lipscomb allowed opponents to shoot 46% (861/1,888) last season — tied for 31st highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Western Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:

Western Kentucky averaged 28.1 defensive rebounds per game (899 rebounds/32 games) last season — tied for 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Western Kentucky allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (268/835) last season — 3rd best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 34%

Western Kentucky stole the ball 248 times last season — 3rd most among Conference USA Teams

Western Kentucky allowed an average of 1.19 points per shot (2,398 points/2,023 shots) last season — 3rd best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 1.24


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