Lipscomb Bisons vs Wofford Terriers Matchup

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

Wofford vs Lipscomb Prediction

Planning on watching today's Terriers and Bisons game? Catch the action at Allen Arena in Nashville, TN, as the Bisons hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 153.5 points, and Lipscomb is favored by -3.5 vs. Wofford.

Wofford vs. Lipscomb Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Wofford Terriers at Lipscomb Bisons
Where: Nashville at Allen Arena
Date: Saturday, November 9th
Betting Odds LIPSC -3.5, WOFF +139 | LIPSC -173 O/U 153.5

Terriers Preview: Do the Terriers Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?

Wofford Terriers Recent Game/Games

Wofford opened their season with a dominant 112-58 win over Erskine on Monday, November 4th. Playing at home, the Terriers were heavy favorites, entering the game as -39.5 point favorites and covering the spread.

Wofford led 56-30 at halftime and matched that output in the 2nd half, while holding Erskine to 28 points. The game’s total points of 170 exceeded the O/U line of 142.5.

Terriers Offense Breakdown

Wofford's offense exploded for 112 points in their last game, shooting 48.9% from the field. They connected on 72.5% of their two-point attempts, while hitting 15 threes at a 30% clip. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.8%.

The Terriers dominated the glass with 27 offensive rebounds and dished out 30 assists. Justin Bailey and Jeremy Lorenz each scored 16 points, with Bailey hitting 3 of 4 from deep and Lorenz shooting 7 of 9 overall.

Terriers Team Defense

Despite giving up 58 points, Wofford's defense struggled, allowing their opponent to shoot 48% from the field, including a strong 72% on two-point attempts (29/40).

From beyond the arc, Wofford's opponent hit 15 of 50 threes, shooting 30%. They also went 9/17 from the free-throw line. Wofford gave up 27 offensive rebounds.

Bisons Preview: Do the Bisons Have What it Takes at Home?

Lipscomb dropped their season opener on Wednesday, falling 76-60 to Arkansas on the road. Entering the game as +16 point underdogs, the Bisons pushed against the spread. The total points for the game were 136, falling short of the 160-point O/U line.

Lipscomb trailed 39-28 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 32 points while allowing 37. The Bisons will look to bounce back as they continue their non-conference schedule.

Bisons Offense Breakdown

Lipscomb struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 37.9% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc, finishing with 60 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.8%, and they managed only 5 offensive rebounds and 8 assists.

Boogie Fland led the way with 17 points, despite shooting 1/8 from three. Jacob Ognacevic added 16 points, while Johnell Davis contributed 15, hitting 7 of 12 shots. Zvonimir Ivišić was efficient, making 5 of 6 attempts in just 21 minutes.

Bisons Team Defense

Despite Lipscomb's defensive struggles, allowing 76 points on 54% shooting, they managed to limit the damage from beyond the arc. Their opponent shot just 4/19 from three-point range, a 21% success rate.

Inside the arc, however, Lipscomb gave up 30 two-point baskets on 44 attempts, a 68% conversion rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 7 times, where they made 4 free throws.

Terriers vs Bisons Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past three road matchups, Wofford has an ATS record of 0-3 while averaging 66 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
Lipscomb has played well in their previous five home games, going 3-2 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 76 points per game while allowing 75. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-1-1.
Looking back on the team's last five games as the underdog, the Terriers have a straight up record of 1-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-4.
In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Bisons have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.