The Sam Houston State Bearkats (12-8, 7-0 SthLnd) visit University Center to challenge the Southeastern Louisiana Lions (8-12, 4-3 SthLnd). The Bearkats look to lengthen their eight-game winning streak. Action starts at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
Sam Houston State Bearkats vs. Southeastern Louisiana Lions Betting Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Lions defeated the Northwestern State Demons 69-53, while the Bearkats beat the Lamar Cardinals 69-59.
The Bearkats held the Cardinals to an effective field goal percentage of 0.356 (below their season average of 0.508) and had a turnover percentage of 11.5 (better than their season average of 15.5). The Lions, on the other hand, knocked down 18 of their 21 free throws (85.7 percent) and held the Demons to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.9 (below their season average of 30.9). Southeastern Louisiana’s Marlain Veal played well, finishing with 21 points and six rebounds. Sam Houston State rallied around Cameron Delaney, who had 24 points and seven rebounds.
This series was highly competitive last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Lions won the most recent contest 89-79. Southeastern Louisiana made good use of their 35 trips to the free throw line, making 28 of them (80.0 percent). Sam Houston State, meanwhile, was 17-21 (81.0 percent). This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
It could be a mistake-prone game for the Southeastern Louisiana offense. Southeastern Louisiana ranks 351st in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 25.2 percent), while the gambling defense of Sam Houston State forces the 24th-most turnovers in the nation (23.4 percent).
Sam Houston State at Southeastern Louisiana Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Sam Houston State, ATS Winner – Sam Houston State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Southeastern Louisiana ranks fourth in three pointers allowed per game (16.9) while Sam Houston State ranks 151st (22.6).
- The Bearkats rank 124th in rebounds per game (36.2) while the Lions rank 237th (33.5).
- Sam Houston State averages 3.0 blocks per game, which ranks 125th in the nation. Southeastern Louisiana ranks 150th in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
- The Bearkats average 7.8 steals per game, which ranks 41st in the country. The Lions rank 185th in steals allowed per game (7.7).
- Sam Houston State ranks 36th in assists per game (15.8) while Southeastern Louisiana ranks 151st (13.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bearkats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 13.2, up from 5.0 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Lions have scored an average of 72.2 points per game (8.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.0 points per game (1.8 below their season average).
