Central Arkansas Bears at Northwestern State Demons Betting Prediction 03/09/19

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The Northwestern State Demons (11-19, 6-11 SthLnd) welcome the Central Arkansas Bears (12-18, 7-10 SthLnd) to Prather Coliseum as the regular season comes to a conclusion. Action begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 9, 2019.

Central Arkansas Bears vs. Northwestern State Demons ATS Odds

In their last game, the Demons lost big to the Nicholls Colonels, 83-60, while the Bears beat the Sam Houston State Bearkats, 91-87.

Central Arkansas dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.415 (above their season average of 0.240) and a turnover percentage of 8.6 (better than their season average of 18.1). Sam Houston State had marks of 0.141 and 10.4, respectively, for those same stats. Northwestern State, on the other hand, did a great job of converting from the charity stripe (17-21; 81.0 percent). Ishmael Lane played well for Northwestern State with 10 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, DeAndre Jones led the way for Central Arkansas, finishing with 22 points and nine assists.

In their first matchup this season, Lane led the Demons to an 80-75 victory. He registered a double-double with 22 points and 13 rebounds. Northwestern State’s 0.630 effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over Central Arkansas, who had a mark of 0.509.

Central Arkansas Bears vs. Northwestern State Demons Pick

Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Central Arkansas, ATS Winner – Central Arkansas, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Central Arkansas ranks 97th in assists per game (14.2) while Northwestern State ranks 243rd (11.1).
  • The Bears rank 140th in steals per game (6.0) while the Demons rank 206th in steals allowed per game (7.9).
  • Central Arkansas averages 23.7 three pointers per game, which ranks 103rd in the NCAA. Northwestern State ranks 134th in three pointers allowed per game (22.1).
  • The Bears rank 31st in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Demons rank 149th (3.8).
  • Central Arkansas averages 35.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 161st in the country. Northwestern State ranks 271st in rebounds allowed per game (38.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Bears’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.2, up from 4.3 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Demons have scored an average of 64.8 points per game (1.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.2 points per game (1.5 above their season average).