Northern Arizona Lumberjacks at Southern Utah Thunderbirds ATS Prediction 01/16/20

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The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (7-7, 1-4 BigSky) will be at Centrum Arena to square off with the Southern Utah Thunderbirds (10-5, 3-1 BigSky) in a BigSky matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 16, 2020.

Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs. Southern Utah Thunderbirds Betting Odds

In their last outing, the Thunderbirds were victorious over the Idaho State Bengals, 71-55, while the Lumberjacks were beaten by the Idaho State Bengals, 71-67.

The Thunderbirds had a superb turnover percentage of 8.9 (better than their season average of 18.1) and held the Bengals to an effective field goal percentage of 0.364 (below their season average of 0.543). Northern Arizona, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (16.3 vs. 19.5). Cameron Oluyitan fueled Southern Utah with 20 points and six rebounds. Northern Arizona, meanwhile, was led by Brooks DeBisschop, who finished with 20 points and 10 rebounds.

This was a highly contested series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Lumberjacks won the last game 80-77. Northern Arizona’s rebounding was their biggest advantage. The Lumberjacks had more offensive rebounds (14 vs. five) and total rebounds (46 vs. 41). This is the first time these teams will battle this year.

It will be a showdown of contrasting paces as the fast-paced Thunderbirds will look to push the slower-paced Lumberjacks. The Thunderbirds currently rank 75th in possessions per game while the Lumberjacks are 223rd.

Northern Arizona Lumberjacks at Southern Utah Thunderbirds Free Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Southern Utah, ATS Winner – Southern Utah, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Southern Utah ranks 40th in rebounds per game (39.5) while Northern Arizona ranks 199th (34.3).
  • The Lumberjacks rank 26th in three pointers allowed per game (18.1) while the Thunderbirds rank 56th (19.5).
  • The Thunderbirds rank 40th in blocks per game (4.5) while the Lumberjacks rank 168th (2.4).
  • Southern Utah ranks 39th in assists allowed per game (10.5) while Northern Arizona ranks 105th (12.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Lumberjacks have been outscored by an average of 2.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Northern Arizona has defeated opponents by an average of 4.5 points.
  • During their last five games, the Thunderbirds have scored an average of 71.0 points per game (3.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 62.4 points per game (0.9 below their season average).