The Northwestern State Demons (2-6) and the Sam Houston State Bearkats (6-4) square off at Johnson Coliseum. The Demons look to put an end to their five-game road losing streak, while the Bearkats attempt to lengthen their five-game home winning streak. The game begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 18, 2019.
Northwestern State Demons at Sam Houston State Bearkats ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Bearkats dismantled the Wiley Wildcats, 91-58, while the Demons got blown out by the LSU Tigers, 109-59.
Sam Houston State played a nearly flawless contest. They had a ridiculously low turnover percentage of 7.7 (better than their season average of 17.7) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 39.5 (above their season average of 30.0). For those same stats, Wiley was 21.6 and 20.6, respectively. Northwestern State, meanwhile, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.443 vs. 0.625). Sam Houston State’s Kai Mitchell had a good game, putting up 15 points and six rebounds. Northwestern State, meanwhile, rallied around Chudier Bile, who recorded 20 points.
The Bearkats won the sole contest between these two teams last season, 78-64. Sam Houston State’s 0.567 effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Northwestern State, who had a mark of 0.427.
The high-powered offense of Sam Houston State will square off against the mid-tier defense of Northwestern State. Dating back to last season, the Bearkats rank 87th in offensive efficiency, while the Demons are 291st in defensive efficiency. The Bearkats figure to have the advantage on that end of the court.
Northwestern State at Sam Houston State Odds Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Sam Houston State, ATS Winner – Sam Houston State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Sam Houston State ranks 17th in assists per game (16.8) while Northwestern State ranks 209th (11.2).
- The Bearkats average 25.0 three pointers per game, which ranks 70th in the country. The Demons rank 146th in three pointers allowed per game (22.4).
- Northwestern State ranks 47th in blocks per game (4.3) while Sam Houston State ranks 111th (3.1).
- The Bearkats rank 103rd in rebounds per game (37.0) while the Demons rank 237th in rebounds allowed per game (39.0).
- Sam Houston State averages 7.9 steals per game, which ranks 54th in the country. Northwestern State ranks 177th in steals allowed per game (8.0).
