Lipscomb Bisons vs Queens (NC) Royals Matchup

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

Queens (NC) vs Lipscomb Prediction

Looking to win big? The Royals and Bisons face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bisons are hosting the game at Allen Arena in Nashville, TN. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 153.5 points, and Lipscomb is favored by -15.5 to win at home against Queens (NC).

Queens (NC) vs. Lipscomb Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Queens (NC) Royals at Lipscomb Bisons
Where: Nashville at Allen Arena
Date: Thursday, January 9th
Betting Odds LIPSC -15.5, QUEEN +850 | LIPSC -1623 O/U 153.5

Royals Preview: Will the Royals Pull Through as the Away Underdog?

Queens (NC) Royals Recent Game/Games

Queens (NC) improved to 7-6 on the season with a 92-83 win over Florida Gulf Coast on Saturday. The Royals were +3.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread with the victory.

Queens led 51-39 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 44. The game’s total points reached 175, going over the O/U line of 148.5.

Royals Offense Breakdown

Queens (NC) put up 92 points in their last game, shooting 51.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 61.7%. They connected on 12 of 29 three-point attempts, shooting 41.4% from deep, and hit 78.3% of their free throws (18/23).

Leo Colimerio was the standout performer, scoring 35 points on 12 of 15 shooting, including 6 of 8 from three-point range. Dallion Johnson added 22 points, hitting 6 threes on 13 attempts. The Royals also grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 19 assists in the win.

Royals Team Defense

Queens (NC) struggled defensively, allowing 83 points on 51% shooting. They gave up 19 two-point baskets on 31 attempts, a 61% success rate for their opponent.

From beyond the arc, Queens allowed 12 threes on 29 attempts, with their opponent shooting 41%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 18 for 78%. Queens also allowed 14 offensive rebounds.

Bisons Preview: Can the Lipscomb Offense Score Enough at Home?

Lipscomb improved to 8-5 on the season with a dominant 96-64 win over North Florida on Saturday. The Bisons, who were -5.5 favorites heading into the game, not only secured the win but also covered the spread.

After leading 51-33 at halftime, Lipscomb continued to control the game, outscoring North Florida 45-31 in the second half. The game’s total points (160) fell just short of the 161.5 over/under line.

Bisons Offense Breakdown

Lipscomb's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 96 points while shooting 54.1% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 60.7%, thanks in part to their 61% shooting on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, they connected on 40% of their threes, hitting 8 of 20 shots.

At the free-throw line, the Bisons shot 75.9%, making 22 of 29 attempts. They also dished out 23 assists, with Will Pruitt recording a double-double with 10 assists and 13 rebounds. Jacob Ognacevic led the team with 21 points, shooting 70% from the field in just 26 minutes.

Bisons Team Defense

Defensively, the Bisons held their opponent to 64 points, allowing them to shoot just 35% from the field. Inside the arc, Lipscomb gave up 16 baskets on 33 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.

From three-point range, Lipscomb's defense was strong, limiting their opponent to 7 made threes on 31 attempts, a 22% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 11, shooting 61%.

Royals vs Bisons Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Royals last ten road games, the team averaged 70 points per game while allowing 80. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 5-5, while going 4-6 straight-up.
Across their last three home contests, Lipscomb has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-0-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 77 points per game.
Queens (NC) has done well both straight up and vs the spread as the underdog, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 ATS in their last three games.
The Bisons have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 3-0 straight up and 2-0-1 against the spread.