Expect a fast-paced game when the Abilene Christian Wildcats (11-8, 6-2 SthLnd) travel to Stephen F. Austin to play the Lumberjacks (17-3, 8-1 SthLnd). Action gets underway at 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 29, 2020.
Abilene Christian Wildcats at Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Lumberjacks were victorious over the Lamar Cardinals 70-62, while the Wildcats barely escaped the Central Arkansas Bears 70-69.
Abilene Christian’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over Central Arkansas. The Wildcats had a rate of 18.4 (worse than their season average of 16.6), while the Bears posted a mark of 25.1 (above their season average of 20.5). The Lumberjacks, on the other hand, held the Cardinals to an offensive rebounding percentage of 21.7 (below their season average of 32.4). The Cardinals also had a turnover percentage of 33.3 (above their season average of 18.3). John Comeaux had a solid performance for Stephen F. Austin, finishing with 18 points. Abilene Christian was led by Payten Ricks, who finished with 24 points.
This series was highly contested last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Wildcats won the most recent game 72-58. Abilene Christian’s 0.291 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Stephen F. Austin, who had a mark of 0.140. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
This contest figures to be low-scoring as a pair of the country’s top defenses square off. Stephen F. Austin ranks 23rd in defensive efficiency (89.7) and Abilene Christian is 21st (89.5). Additionally, the Wildcats rank 39th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.274), while the Lumberjacks rank 352nd in opponents’ FTA rate (0.353).
Abilene Christian at Stephen F. Austin Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Stephen F. Austin, ATS Winner – Stephen F. Austin, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Abilene Christian ranks 11th in steals per game (9.4) while Stephen F. Austin ranks 179th in steals allowed per game (7.5).
- The Wildcats rank 11th in assists allowed per game (9.6) while the Lumberjacks rank 77th (11.7).
- The Wildcats rank 123rd in three pointers attempted per game (22.5) while the Lumberjacks rank 273rd (16.4).
- Stephen F. Austin ranks 11th in rebounds allowed per game (30.1) while Abilene Christian ranks 88th (33.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Lumberjacks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.8, down from 14.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 74.8 points per game (1.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.0 points per game (5.7 above their season average).
