The Niagara Purple Eagles (0-2) will travel to William R. Johnson Coliseum to take on the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (2-0). Action gets underway at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 13, 2019.
Niagara Purple Eagles vs. Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Lumberjacks had no trouble getting past the North Carolina Central Eagles, 94-64, while the Purple Eagles lost big to the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, 86-39.
Stephen F. Austin played a nearly flawless contest. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.6 and a turnover percentage of 26.5. For those same stats, North Carolina Central was 14.3 and 35.9, respectively. Niagara, meanwhile, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.356 vs. 0.669). Kevon Harris played a pivotal role for Stephen F. Austin with 32 points and seven rebounds. Justin Roberts, meanwhile led the way for Niagara, recording eight points.
Stephen F. Austin could have trouble getting to the free throw line in this showdown. Dating back to last season, the Lumberjacks rank 142nd in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.242, while Niagara ranks 22nd in FTA rate allowed (0.180).
Niagara Purple Eagles vs. Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks ATS Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Stephen F. Austin, ATS Winner – Stephen F. Austin, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Stephen F. Austin ranks 106th in steals per game (6.7) while Niagara ranks 281st (4.0).
- The Lumberjacks average 34.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 212th in the NCAA. The Purple Eagles rank 224th in rebounds allowed per game (36.1).
- Stephen F. Austin averages 3.8 blocks per game, which ranks 98th in the nation. Niagara ranks 108th in blocks allowed per game (3.1).
- The Purple Eagles rank 153rd in three pointers attempted per game (22.7) while the Lumberjacks rank 279th (19.5).
- Stephen F. Austin ranks 237th in assists per game (12.0) while Niagara ranks 285th (10.8).
