Lipscomb Bisons vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Lipscomb vs Western Kentucky NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Bowling Green.

Lipscomb vs Western Kentucky Prediction

Betting on today's Bisons and Hilltoppers game? Catch the action at E. A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, KY, as the Hilltoppers hosts this showdown at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 159.5 points, and Western Kentucky is favored by -4 vs. Lipscomb.

Lipscomb vs. Western Kentucky Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Lipscomb Bisons at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Where: Bowling Green at E. A. Diddle Arena
Date: Sunday, November 17th
Betting Odds WKENT -4, LIPSC +160 | WKENT -192 O/U 159.5

Bisons Preview: Can Lipscomb Pull Off A Win at E. A. Diddle Arena?

Lipscomb fell to Belmont 80-79 at home on Tuesday, November 12th. The Bisons were -7 favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 159, surpassing the over/under line of 154.5.

Lipscomb trailed 33-32 at halftime and both teams scored 47 points in the 2nd half. Despite a strong offensive performance after the break, the Bisons couldn’t pull ahead for the win.

Bisons Offense Breakdown

Jacob Ognacevic led the way for Lipscomb with 28 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 58.8% from the field and hitting 4 of 8 from beyond the arc. Will Pruitt and Jonathan Pierre each added 20 points, with Pierre also grabbing 10 rebounds and shooting 3 of 6 from deep.

The Bisons shot 47% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 54.5%. They hit 11 of 29 threes (37.9%) and connected on 6 of 8 free throws (75%). Lipscomb also dished out 19 assists in the game.

Bisons Team Defense

Even with Lipscomb giving up 80 points, they managed to keep their opponent off the free-throw line, where they shot just 8 free throws, making 6. However, Lipscomb couldn’t contain them from the field, allowing them to shoot 47% overall.

Inside the arc, Lipscomb’s defense struggled, giving up 54% shooting on two-point attempts (20/37). From three-point range, their opponent hit 11/29, good for 37%.

Hilltoppers Preview: Do the Hilltoppers Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?

Western Kentucky dropped a close one to Grand Canyon, losing 74-72 on Saturday. The Hilltoppers were +12.5 point underdogs going into the game but managed to keep it tight, covering the spread.

They led 36-35 at halftime but were outscored 39-36 in the second half. The game’s total points of 146 fell short of the 160.5 over/under line.

Hilltoppers Offense Breakdown

Western Kentucky put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 45.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.5%. They hit 38.1% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 21 attempts, while shooting 50% on two-point shots (20/40). Their free-throw shooting was less impressive, hitting just 61.5% (8/13).

Collin Moore and Don McHenry each scored 23 points, with Moore shooting 63.6% from the field and perfect from three (2/2). McHenry hit 3 of 6 from deep, shooting 56.2% overall. JaKobe Coles added 16 points and 11 rebounds, while Tyrone Marshall Jr. contributed 15 points and 8 boards.

Hilltoppers Team Defense

Western Kentucky's defense gave up 74 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 40% from the field on 24 of 60 attempts. The Hilltoppers allowed 46% shooting from two-point range, with the other team making 20 of 43 shots.

From beyond the arc, Western Kentucky held their opponents to 4 of 17 shooting, just 23%. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 22 for 75%. The Hilltoppers also gave up 9 offensive rebounds.

Bisons vs Hilltoppers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past ten road matchups, Lipscomb has an ATS record of 5-4-1 while averaging 76 per game. The team went 5-5 overall in these games.
Although Western Kentucky has a straight up record of 2-8 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 5-5. The team averaged 75 points per game in these games.
Looking back on the team's last three games as the underdog, the Bisons have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-1-1.
Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Hilltoppers have a straight up record of 6-4. But, their mark vs the spread was just 6-4.