The Southeastern Louisiana Lions (13-14, 9-5 SthLnd) will be at Moody Coliseum to meet the Abilene Christian Wildcats (21-5, 10-3 SthLnd) in a SthLnd matchup. The game starts at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019, and will air on ESPN 3.
Southeastern Louisiana Lions vs. Abilene Christian Wildcats Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Wildcats won big over the UIW Cardinals, 68-48, while the Lions got blown out by the New Orleans Privateers, 89-68.
Abilene Christian played a nearly perfect game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 28.0 (below their season average of 31.1) and a turnover percentage of 17.3 (worse than their season average of 16.3). UIW had marks of 12.5 and 29.1, respectively, for those same stats. Southeastern Louisiana, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 12.8 (better than their season average of 21.9). Jaylen Franklin had a good outing for Abilene Christian, contributing 12 points, six rebounds and six assists. Meanwhile, Moses Greenwood was a key piece for Southeastern Louisiana with 26 points and six rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Payten Ricks led the Wildcats to a 75-72 victory. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 22 points. Abilene Christian had a much better turnover percentage (11.0 vs. 16.8). Southeastern Louisiana, meanwhile, did an excellent job of making free throws (31-33; 93.9 percent).
Half-court execution will be critical when two of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams battle. Abilene Christian ranks 265th in possessions per game (67.6) and Southeastern Louisiana is 256th (67.8). Also, the Lions rank 312th in offensive efficiency (97.9), while the Wildcats rank 18th in defensive efficiency (93.8).
Southeastern Louisiana at Abilene Christian Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Abilene Christian, ATS Winner – Abilene Christian, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Abilene Christian ranks 15th in steals per game (8.7) while Southeastern Louisiana ranks 170th in steals allowed per game (7.1).
- The Lions rank 188th in three pointers attempted per game (21.3) while the Wildcats rank 266th (18.5).
- Abilene Christian is 14th in the NCAA with 30.8 rebounds allowed per game while Southeastern Louisiana is 29th with 31.6 rebounds allowed per game.
- The Wildcats rank 35th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Lions rank 133rd (3.7).
- Abilene Christian ranks 36th in assists per game (15.7) while Southeastern Louisiana ranks 126th (13.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.8, down from 11.6 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Lions have scored an average of 73.0 points per game (6.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 66.0 points per game (2.0 below their season average).
