Jacksonville Dolphins (13-13) vs. Queens Royals (10-17)
February 16, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Queens Royals -1.5; Over/Under: +150.5
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The Jacksonville Dolphins look for a win after splitting their last 6 games. The Queens Royals are riding a 3-game losing streak. Let’s preview this game and give out a Jacksonville Dolphins vs Queens Royals prediction.
Jacksonville Dolphins Betting Preview
The Jacksonville Dolphins recently beat Central Arkansas and North Alabama while losing to Kennesaw State. The Jacksonville Dolphins are averaging 71.8 points on 43.8 percent shooting and allowing 72.3 points on 42.9 percent shooting. Robert McCray V is averaging 16.8 points and 4 rebounds, while Bryce Workman is averaging 12 points and 7.6 rebounds. Marcus Niblack is the third double-digit scorer and Gyasi Powell is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The Jacksonville Dolphins are shooting 31.7 percent from beyond the arc and 69.6 percent from the free throw line. The Jacksonville Dolphins are allowing 33.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.2 rebounds per game.
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Queens Royals Betting Preview
The Queens Royals lost to Lipscomb, Austin Peay and North Florida during this streak. The Queens Royals are averaging 80.5 points on 44.7 percent shooting and allowing 82.8 points on 47.1 percent shooting. AJ McKee is averaging 18.4 points and 4.1 rebounds, while Deyton Albury is averaging 17.7 points and 5.9 rebounds. BJ McLaurin is the third double-digit scorer and Chris Ashby is grabbing 0.8 rebounds. The Queens Royals are shooting 33.4 percent from beyond the arc and 70.6 percent from the free throw line. The Queens Royals are allowing 34.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.3 rebounds per game.
Jacksonville Dolphins vs Queens Royals prediction
The Queens Royals are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home, where 9 of their 10 wins have come, but I’m not buying it. The Jacksonville Dolphins beat Queens a month ago in a game where they scored 79 points, and you can argue they’ve been the better team this season overall. The Queens Royals are in no position to be favored against anybody, with losses in 7 of their last 10 games, and they just got smoked by North Florida at home despite being 2.5 point favorites. The value is with Jacksonville and the free bucket in a game they could win outright.
