Florida Atlantic Playing Fierce Defense in Bid to Lock Up Victory Against Liberty Flames in Field of 68 Tip-Off
The Liberty Flames (6-0) and Florida Atlantic Owls (5-1) will face off in the Field of 68 Tip-Off on Thursday night at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena. Liberty is looking for their
Game outlook
The Liberty Flames (6-0) and Florida Atlantic Owls (5-1) will face off in the Field of 68 Tip-Off on Thursday night at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena. Liberty is looking for their first road win of the season after a 99-62 win over Maryland-Eastern Shore. Florida Atlantic is coming off an 84-50 win over Virginia Tech. The Owls are favored at -7 and are looking to defend their home court. The teams previously split their two meetings.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Flames +248 | Owls -320
Spread: Flames +7 (-110) | Owls -7 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 147 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Florida Atlantic will win straight-up is 76%.
Liberty Flames
The Flames have made a great start to the season, winning their first six games. Liberty has been performing well offensively, averaging 82.4 points per game and 65% field goals, as well as 48.4% three-pointers. Meanwhile, their defense has stood out with an average of 64.4 points allowed per game. With a power ranking of 9, Liberty currently ranks 28 in offense (scoring 85.83 per game average), 23 in defense (allowing an average of 60.83 points per game), 6-0 (5-0 ATS) this season and is ranked #6 in field goals, #243 in free throws, #6 in three-pointers, #144 in rebounds, #26 in offensive assists, #30 in turnovers, #114 in defensive field goals, #303 in defensive free throws, #43 in defensive three-pointers, #28 in defensive rebounds, #10 in defensive assists and #285 in defensive turnovers.