It will be a showdown between two great offenses when the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (20-3, 11-1 SthLnd) square off with the New Orleans Privateers (7-15, 3-9 SthLnd) at William R. Johnson Coliseum. The game gets underway at 5:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
New Orleans Privateers vs. Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Lumberjacks defeated the Nicholls Colonels 70-64, while the Privateers beat the Southeastern Louisiana Lions 84-73.
New Orleans played a nearly flawless game. They had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.358 (above their season average of 0.283) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.613 (above their season average of 0.503). For those same stats, Southeastern Louisiana recorded marks of 0.246 and 0.475, respectively. Meanwhile, Stephen F. Austin played a nearly perfect game. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.489 (above their season average of 0.290) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 46.7 (above their season average of 38.0). Nicholls had marks of 0.218 and 30.6, respectively, for those same stats. Nathan Bain had a good game for Stephen F. Austin, recording 17 points and nine rebounds. New Orleans rallied around Bryson Robinson, who had 28 points and seven rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Kevon Harris led the Lumberjacks to an 87-68 win. He produced 21 points and six rebounds. Stephen F. Austin had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (51.9 vs. 22.9). New Orleans, on the other hand, did a terrific job of making free throws (23-31; 74.2 percent).
There should be a fair amount of transition action in this meeting that features two of the nation’s more fast-breaking teams. Stephen F. Austin ranks 24th in possessions per game (74.0) and New Orleans is 47th (72.6). Furthermore, the Privateers, who rank 23rd in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.286), will clash against the Lumberjacks, who rank 348th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.338).
New Orleans at Stephen F. Austin Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Stephen F. Austin, ATS Winner – Stephen F. Austin, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Stephen F. Austin averages 15.0 assists per game, which ranks 42nd in the nation. New Orleans ranks 231st in assists allowed per game (15.4).
- The Lumberjacks rank 129th in blocks per game (3.0) while the Privateers rank 155th in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
- New Orleans ranks 292nd in three pointers attempted per game (16.0) while Stephen F. Austin ranks 294th (15.9).
- The Lumberjacks rank 101st in rebounds per game (36.9) while the Privateers rank 278th (31.7).
- New Orleans ranks 31st in steals per game (8.3) while Stephen F. Austin ranks 190th in steals allowed per game (7.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Privateers have scored an average of 70.6 points per game (5.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.2 points per game (2.5 below their season average).
- The Lumberjacks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.2, down from 13.1 for the season.
