Lipscomb vs. Central Arkansas betting: College basketball preview for February 26

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The Lipscomb Bisons (21-9, 13-4 ASUN) are heavily favored (by 19.5 points) to extend a four-game home winning streak when they host the Central Arkansas Bears (8-22, 4-13 ASUN) on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET. The over/under for the matchup is set at 144.5.

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Lipscomb Cover -19.5 vs Central Arkansas -114

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Lipscomb vs. Central Arkansas betting lines

  • Lipscomb moneyline odds to win: -5556
  • Central Arkansas moneyline odds to win: +1638
  • Spread: Lipscomb (-19.5)
  • Total: 144.5

Lipscomb statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • In home games, Lipscomb sports a better record against the spread (7-5-0) compared to its ATS record in away games (9-7-0).
  • The Bisons have eclipsed the total in a higher percentage of home games (58.3%) than away games (25%).
  • Lipscomb has won a lower percentage of its matchups as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, going 9-3 (.750). On the road as a moneyline favorite, it has a record of 8-1 (.889).

Recent trends

  • The Bisons’ offense has been better over their last 10 games, putting up 79.8 points per contest compared to the 79.3 they’ve averaged this season.
  • Lipscomb’s defense has been more porous lately, as the team has allowed 69.8 points per game during its past 10 compared to the 67.4 points per game its opponents are averaging on the season.
  • Over their last 10 contests, the Bisons are making 1.2 more three-pointers per game than their season long average (10.9 compared to 9.7 season-long), while also shooting a higher percentage from deep in that span (38.0% compared to 35.5% season-long).

Lipscomb betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 16-12-0 (Home: 7-5-0; Away: 9-7-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 19.5+: 0-1-0 (As Favorite: 13-8-0; As Underdog: 3-4-0)
  • O-U-P: 11-17-0 (Home: 7-5-0; Away: 4-12-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 17-4 (Home: 9-3; Away: 8-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-4 (Home: 0-0; Away: 2-4)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
47.4 (49th in nation) 42.7 (115th) 33.2 (108th) 31.5 (206th) 15.3 (73rd) 9.0 (13th)

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Central Arkansas statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • In 2024-25 against the spread, Central Arkansas has a lower winning percentage at home (.455, 5-5-1 record) than away (.500, 7-7-0).
  • Looking at the over/under, Bears games have gone over eight of 11 times at home (72.7%), and 10 of 14 away (71.4%).
  • This year the Bears are 2-5 at home as moneyline underdogs (.286 winning percentage). Away they are 1-12 (.077).

Recent trends

  • Over their last 10 games, the Bears are scoring 67.9 points per contest, compared to their season average of 70.5.
  • Central Arkansas is giving up 79.8 points per game over its past 10 games, compared to its season average of 78.1 points allowed.
  • The Bears are making 8.4 three-pointers per contest in their last 10 games, which is 0.5 fewer three-pointers than their average for the season (8.9). That said, they sport a higher three-point percentage over their last 10 games (33.9%) compared to their season average from three-point land (30.2%).

Central Arkansas betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 13-12-1 (Home: 5-5-1; Away: 7-7-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 19.5+: 3-1-0 (As Favorite: 2-3-0; As Underdog: 11-9-1)
  • O-U-P: 18-8-0 (Home: 8-3-0; Away: 10-4-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-2 (Home: 3-1; Away: 0-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-18 (Home: 2-5; Away: 1-12)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
40.8 (346th in nation) 45.8 (296th) 31.9 (183rd) 32.2 (252nd) 14.0 (147th) 11.9 (251st)
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