The Sam Houston State Bearkats (15-7, 8-3 SthLnd) will be at the Alice P. McDermott Convocation Center to challenge the UIW Cardinals (5-16, 2-8 SthLnd) in a SthLnd matchup. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 5, 2020.
Sam Houston State Bearkats at UIW Cardinals ATS Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last matchup. The Cardinals fell to the Abilene Christian Wildcats, 72-58, while the Bearkats were defeated by the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks, 81-76.
Sam Houston State had a better turnover percentage (19.0 vs. 20.1) while UIW had a free throw rate of 0.381 (above their season average of 0.213). UIW was lifted by Vincent Miszkiewicz, who contributed 11 points and nine rebounds. Chad Bowie, meanwhile led the way for Sam Houston State, contributing 11 points and five assists.
The Bearkats won the only contest between these two teams last season, 66-52. Sam Houston State’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over UIW. The Bearkats had a rate of 0.283, while the Cardinals posted a mark of 0.149. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
The inefficient offense of UIW will battle against the stingy defense of Sam Houston State. The Cardinals currently rank 329th in offensive efficiency, while the Bearkats are 58th in defensive efficiency. The Bearkats should have the advantage on that side of the ball.
Sam Houston State Bearkats vs. UIW Cardinals Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – UIW, ATS Winner – UIW, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Sam Houston State ranks ninth in assists per game (16.9) while UIW ranks 233rd in assists allowed per game (15.3).
- The Bearkats rank 163rd in rebounds per game (35.4) while the Cardinals rank 234th (33.3).
- Sam Houston State ranks 111th in blocks per game (3.2) while UIW ranks 159th in blocks allowed per game (4.2).
- The Bearkats average 9.4 steals per game, which ranks 11th in the NCAA. The Cardinals rank 129th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
- UIW ranks 148th in three pointers allowed per game (21.7) while Sam Houston State ranks 229th (24.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bearkats have scored an average of 82.6 points per game (1.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.6 points per game (2.2 above their season average).
- The Cardinals’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 13.8, up from 8.6 for the season.
