The Lamar Cardinals (11-12, 4-6 SthLnd) will be at William R. Johnson Coliseum to go head-to-head with the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (12-9, 5-4 SthLnd) in a SthLnd matchup. Action begins at 5:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Lamar Cardinals vs. Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Lumberjacks won a close one over the Houston Baptist Huskies, 79-77, while the Cardinals lost to the Abilene Christian Wildcats, 75-64.
The Lumberjacks had a turnover percentage of 14.6 (better than their season average of 19.6) and held the Huskies to an effective field goal percentage of 0.460 (below the 0.515 mark opponents have averaged against Stephen F. Austin this season). Lamar, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (41.3 vs. 30.8). Kevon Harris was a key piece for Stephen F. Austin with 35 points, six rebounds and five assists. Meanwhile, Lamar received a boost from Nick Garth, who recorded 17 points and seven rebounds.
The Cardinals dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the last contest, Lamar won 71-66. Lamar launched 25 three pointers, making 10 of them (40.0 percent). Stephen F. Austin was, on the other hand, 6-24 (25.0 percent). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
It might be a mistake-prone game for the Stephen F. Austin offense. Stephen F. Austin ranks 328th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 22.5 percent), while the pesky defense of Lamar forces the 28th-most turnovers in the nation (23.1 percent). Additionally, the Cardinals, who rank 10th in offensive rebounding percentage (37.2 percent), will attempt to take advantage of the Lumberjacks, who rank 297th in defensive rebounding percentage (68.6 percent).
Lamar Cardinals vs. Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Stephen F. Austin, ATS Winner – Stephen F. Austin, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Lamar averages 8.7 steals per game, which ranks 17th in the NCAA. Stephen F. Austin ranks 175th in steals allowed per game (7.4).
- The Lumberjacks rank 60th in blocks per game (4.0) while the Cardinals rank 131st in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
- Lamar ranks 244th in three pointers attempted per game (19.6) while Stephen F. Austin ranks 248th (19.4).
- The Cardinals average 14.5 assists per game, which ranks 85th in the country. The Lumberjacks rank 235th in assists allowed per game (15.6).
- Lamar ranks 26th in rebounds per game (39.6) while Stephen F. Austin ranks 172nd (35.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Lumberjacks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.0, up from 0.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Cardinals have scored an average of 76.8 points per game (1.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.8 points per game (2.9 above their season average).
