Expect a fast-paced game when the Houston Baptist Huskies (2-17, 2-8 SthLnd) travel to Southeastern Louisiana to play the Lions (6-16, 3-8 SthLnd). Action gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 5, 2020.
Houston Baptist Huskies vs. Southeastern Louisiana Lions ATS Odds
In their last game, the Lions fell to the New Orleans Privateers, 84-73, while the Huskies beat the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders, 82-77.
The Huskies made 24 of their 31 free throws (77.4 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 38.2 (above their season average of 31.9). Southeastern Louisiana, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 13.6 (better than their season average of 19.8). Ty Brewer played well for Southeastern Louisiana with 24 points and seven rebounds. Ian DuBose led the way for Houston Baptist, finishing with 14 points and 12 rebounds.
The Lions won the lone game between these two teams last season, 70-67. Southeastern Louisiana had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (40.7 vs. 27.6). Houston Baptist, meanwhile, did a fantastic job of making free throws (18-24; 75.0 percent). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
There should be plenty of transition action in this showdown that features two of the NCAA’s more up-and-down teams. Southeastern Louisiana currently ranks 22nd in possessions per game (74.1) and Houston Baptist is second (78.6). It could also be a sloppy game for the Huskies’ offense, which ranks 288th in ball security (turnover percentage of 20.9 percent). They’ll be going up against the stingy defense of the Lions, which forces the 23rd-most turnovers in the country (23.8 percent).
Houston Baptist Huskies at Southeastern Louisiana Lions Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Southeastern Louisiana, ATS Winner – Southeastern Louisiana, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Southeastern Louisiana averages 8.1 steals per game, which ranks 40th in the country. Houston Baptist ranks 218th in steals allowed per game (8.9).
- The Huskies rank 131st in rebounds per game (36.2) while the Lions rank 262nd (32.4).
- Houston Baptist ranks 164th in assists per game (12.8) while Southeastern Louisiana ranks 226th in assists allowed per game (15.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Huskies have scored an average of 82.2 points per game (0.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 89.8 points per game (9.3 below their season average).
- The Lions’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 13.0, up from 9.6 for the season.
