The Central Arkansas Bears (10-11, 5-3 SthLnd) will be at William R. Johnson Coliseum to square off against the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (10-8, 3-3 SthLnd) in a SthLnd matchup. Action starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
Central Arkansas Bears at Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Lumberjacks barely escaped the Abilene Christian Wildcats, 61-60, while the Bears were blown out by the Abilene Christian Wildcats, 79-56.
Stephen F. Austin’s 26.3 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Abilene Christian, who had a mark of 31.6. The Lumberjacks’ mark was worse than their season average of 19.9, while the Wildcats’ was above their season average of 15.7. Central Arkansas, meanwhile, did an excellent job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (22-30; 73.3 percent). Stephen F. Austin was lifted by Kevon Harris, who finished with 24 points and six rebounds. Hayden Koval, meanwhile fueled Central Arkansas with 13 points and five rebounds.
The Lumberjacks edged out the Bears in this series last year, winning two out of three games. In the last matchup, Stephen F. Austin won 86-64. Stephen F. Austin out-rebounded Central Arkansas. The Lumberjacks had more offensive rebounds (20 vs. seven), defensive rebounds (25 vs. 17) and total rebounds (45 vs. 24). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
The offensive glass should be a solid advantage for Stephen F. Austin in this showdown. The Lumberjacks rank 45th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.8 percent), while Central Arkansas ranks 241st in defensive rebounding percentage (70.5 percent). Ball protection could be troublesome for the Bears. They rank 307th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 21.5 percent), while the Lumberjacks force the 12th-most turnovers in the country (opponents’ turnover percentage of 24.3 percent).
Central Arkansas Bears at Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Stephen F. Austin, ATS Winner – Stephen F. Austin, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Stephen F. Austin ranks 75th in rebounds allowed per game (33.1) while Central Arkansas ranks 238th (37.5).
- The Lumberjacks average 6.8 steals per game, which ranks 92nd in the nation. The Bears rank 126th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
- Central Arkansas allows the 27th-fewest blocks per game (2.5) while Stephen F. Austin ranks 56th (2.8).
- The Bears rank 131st in three pointers attempted per game (23.0) while the Lumberjacks rank 248th (19.2).
- Central Arkansas ranks 119th in assists per game (13.8) while Stephen F. Austin ranks 200th in assists allowed per game (14.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bears have scored an average of 71.6 points per game (0.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.2 points per game (4.9 below their season average).
- The Lumberjacks have been outscored by an average of 2.0 points in their last five games. On the season, Stephen F. Austin has defeated opponents by an average of 0.3 points.
