The South Alabama Jaguars (3-2) will be in the Gulf Coast Showcase at Hertz Arena when they square off with the Northeastern Huskies (3-2). The game is scheduled to start at 11 a.m. ET on Monday, November 25, 2019.
Northeastern Huskies vs. South Alabama Jaguars ATS Odds
Both teams dismantled their last opponent. The Jaguars defeated the Spring Hill Badgers 98-72, while the Huskies beat the Holy Cross Crusaders 101-44.
Northeastern dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a fantastic effective field goal percentage of 0.723 (above their season average of 0.584) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 42.3 (above their season average of 22.5). Holy Cross was 0.316 and 22.5, respectively, for those same stats. The Jaguars, on the other hand, forced 17 turnovers and had a better free throw rate (0.254 vs. 0.161). South Alabama’s Josh Ajayi played well, finishing with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, Jordan Roland fueled Northeastern with 28 points.
South Alabama could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their upper-echelon offense squares off against one of the nation’s worst defenses. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, the Jaguars rank 57th in effective field goal percentage (0.535), while Northeastern ranks 283rd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.520).
Northeastern vs. South Alabama Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Northeastern, ATS Winner – South Alabama, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Northeastern ranks 11th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while South Alabama ranks 245th (4.4).
- The Huskies average 24.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 66th in the nation. The Jaguars rank 73rd in three pointers allowed per game (20.5).
- The Huskies rank 23rd in rebounds allowed per game (31.7) while the Jaguars rank 192nd (35.5).
- Northeastern ranks 104th in assists per game (14.2) while South Alabama ranks 195th in assists allowed per game (13.6).
