The Southeastern Louisiana Lions (17-15, 13-6 SthLnd) challenge the Abilene Christian Wildcats (25-6, 14-4 SthLnd) in the Southland Conference Tourney at Leonard E. Merrell Center. Action gets underway at 8:30 p.m. ET on Friday, March 15, 2019.
Southeastern Louisiana Lions vs. Abilene Christian Wildcats Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Wildcats dismantled the UIW Cardinals 81-52, while the Lions defeated the Central Arkansas Bears 79-65.
Southeastern Louisiana dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.460 (above their season average of 0.257) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.9 (above their season average of 32.6). Central Arkansas recorded marks of 0.302 and 25.0, respectively, for those same stats. Abilene Christian, on the other hand, played a flawless game. They had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 34.4 (above their season average of 30.4) and a free throw rate of 0.186 (matching their season average). For those same stats, UIW was 11.1 and 0.065, respectively. Abilene Christian was lifted by Jaren Lewis, who finished with 19 points, nine assists and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Moses Greenwood had a good outing for Southeastern Louisiana, putting up 22 points and nine rebounds.
The Lions’ Moses Greenwood has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 25 points,7.4 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, Jaylen Franklin has averaged 14 points,6.8 assists,5.6 rebounds,1.8 steals during that same time frame for the Wildcats.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the country’s slowest-paced teams battle. Abilene Christian ranks 283rd in possessions per game (66.9) and Southeastern Louisiana is 285th (66.9). Additionally, the Lions’ 274th-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 100.9) will face off against the Wildcats’ 14th-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 94.1).
Southeastern Louisiana Lions vs. Abilene Christian Wildcats ATS Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Abilene Christian, ATS Winner – Abilene Christian, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Abilene Christian averages 8.6 steals per game, which ranks 16th in the NCAA. Southeastern Louisiana ranks 177th in steals allowed per game (7.0).
- The Lions rank 217th in rebounds per game (33.9) while the Wildcats rank 245th (33.2).
- The Wildcats rank 29th in assists per game (15.8) while the Lions rank 115th (13.8).
- Southeastern Louisiana ranks 205th in three pointers attempted per game (21.2) while Abilene Christian ranks 257th (19.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 11.0, down from 11.5 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Lions have scored an average of 73.4 points per game (6.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 64.4 points per game (3.1 below their season average).
