The Northwestern State Demons (11-17, 6-9 SthLnd) will be at the University Center to square off with the Southeastern Louisiana Lions (14-14, 10-5 SthLnd) in a SthLnd matchup. The game begins at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.
Northwestern State Demons vs. Southeastern Louisiana Lions Betting Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Lions defeated the Abilene Christian Wildcats 75-66, while the Demons beat the UIW Cardinals 68-60.
Northwestern State played a nearly perfect game. They had a great free throw rate of 0.314 (above their season average of 0.224) and a turnover percentage of 11.5 (better than their season average of 19.5). For those same stats, UIW was 0.143 and 22.2, respectively. The Lions, meanwhile, had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 51.5 (above their season average of 31.0) and held the Wildcats to an effective field goal percentage of 0.463 (below their season average of 0.545). Moses Greenwood had a good outing for Southeastern Louisiana, recording 27 points and 11 rebounds. Ishmael Lane, meanwhile was a key piece for Northwestern State with 20 points and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Marlain Veal led the Lions to a 69-53 win. He was the game’s leading scorer with 21 points. Converting at the free throw line was one of Southeastern Louisiana’s largest strengths. They were 18-21 (85.7 percent), while the Demons were just 12-18 (66.7 percent).
Southeastern Louisiana appears to have an advantage on the offensive glass in this battle. The Lions rank 83rd in offensive rebounding percentage (31.7 percent), while Northwestern State ranks 334th in defensive rebounding percentage (66.4 percent). Ball protection could be troublesome for the Demons. They rank 327th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 22.4 percent), while the Lions force the 40th-most turnovers in the NCAA (opponents’ turnover percentage of 21.8 percent).
Northwestern State at Southeastern Louisiana Free Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Southeastern Louisiana, ATS Winner – Southeastern Louisiana, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Southeastern Louisiana ranks 26th in rebounds allowed per game (31.4) while Northwestern State ranks 287th (39.4).
- The Lions rank ninth in three pointers allowed per game (17.9) while the Demons rank 130th (22.0).
- Southeastern Louisiana ranks 106th in steals per game (6.6) while Northwestern State ranks 210th in steals allowed per game (7.8).
- The Lions rank 33rd in assists allowed per game (10.9) while the Demons rank 200th (14.4).
- Northwestern State ranks 34th in blocks per game (4.5) while Southeastern Louisiana ranks 170th (2.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Demons have scored an average of 70.6 points per game (3.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.2 points per game (0.7 above their season average).
- The Lions have outscored opponents by an average of 7.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Southeastern Louisiana has been defeated by an average of 1.3 points.
