Northwestern State Demons at Central Arkansas Bears Betting Prediction 02/02/19

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The Northwestern State Demons (7-14, 2-6 SthLnd) will be at the Farris Center to clash against the Central Arkansas Bears (10-12, 5-4 SthLnd) in a SthLnd matchup. Action gets underway at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.

Northwestern State Demons at Central Arkansas Bears ATS Odds

Both teams lost in their last game. The Bears fell to the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks, 105-99, while the Demons were defeated by the New Orleans Privateers, 72-64.

Northwestern State had a better turnover percentage (16.4 vs. 18.8) while Central Arkansas had a turnover percentage of 9.4 (better than their season average of 19.2). DeAndre Jones put together a good game for Central Arkansas with 29 points, eight assists and six steals. Meanwhile, Northwestern State rallied around Ishmael Lane, who recorded 17 points and 15 rebounds.

The Bears dominated this series last year, securing victories in both contests. In the most recent game, Central Arkansas won 61-58. Central Arkansas made good use of their 27 trips to the free throw line, making 22 of them (81.5 percent). Northwestern State, on the other hand, was just 12-19 (63.2 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

The Demons’ Lane has been playing well over his last five games, averaging 12 rebounds,11.6 points,3.0 blocks per game. Meanwhile, Hayden Koval has averaged 16 points,5.6 rebounds,4.0 blocks during that same time frame for the Bears.

Northwestern State Demons vs. Central Arkansas Bears Free Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Central Arkansas, ATS Winner – Central Arkansas, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Central Arkansas ranks 107th in assists per game (14.1) while Northwestern State ranks 257th (10.1).
  • The Bears rank 117th in three pointers attempted per game (23.5) while the Demons rank 163rd in three pointers allowed per game (23.1).
  • Central Arkansas averages 6.2 steals per game, which ranks 129th in the NCAA. Northwestern State ranks 167th in steals allowed per game (7.3).
  • The Demons rank 113th in rebounds per game (36.5) while the Bears rank 247th in rebounds allowed per game (38.0).
  • Central Arkansas ranks 38th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Northwestern State ranks 154th (4.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Bears have scored an average of 76.4 points per game (4.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.6 points per game (1.1 above their season average).
  • The Demons’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 9.0, up from 7.8 for the season.