The Northwestern State Demons (6-10, 1-2 SthLnd) travel to William R. Johnson Coliseum to challenge the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (8-6, 1-1 SthLnd). The Demons will try to put an end to a seven-game road losing streak. The game starts at 5:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019, and will air on ESPN 3.
Northwestern State Demons at Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Betting Odds
Both teams lost in their last matchup. The Lumberjacks were beaten by the Nicholls Colonels, 78-73, while the Demons lost a winnable game to the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders, 62-61.
Northwestern State had an effective field goal percentage of 0.527 (above their season average of 0.442) while Stephen F. Austin had a better offensive rebounding percentage (30.0 vs. 27.3). Stephen F. Austin was lifted by Kevon Harris, who contributed 30 points and nine rebounds. Ishmael Lane fueled Northwestern State with seven points and nine rebounds.
The Lumberjacks dominated this series last year, taking both contests. In the most recent game, Stephen F. Austin won 97-50. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Stephen F. Austin’s biggest strengths. They made 30 trips to the line, while Northwestern State went 16 times. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
Lane has taken his game to another level as of late for Northwestern State, averaging 13 points,8.4 rebounds,1.8 blocks over the last five games.
The offensive glass could be a major edge for Stephen F. Austin in this contest. The Lumberjacks rank 57th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.5 percent), while Northwestern State ranks 334th in defensive rebounding percentage (65.6 percent). Ball security could be troublesome for the Demons. They rank 312th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 21.7 percent), while the Lumberjacks force the 41st-most turnovers in the nation (opponents’ turnover percentage of 23.0 percent).
Northwestern State Demons vs. Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Stephen F. Austin, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Stephen F. Austin ranks 52nd in rebounds allowed per game (32.5) while Northwestern State ranks 245th (40.7).
- The Demons rank 80th in steals per game (6.9) while the Lumberjacks rank 131st in steals allowed per game (7.1).
- Stephen F. Austin ranks 139th in assists per game (13.2) while Northwestern State ranks 181st in assists allowed per game (14.7).
- The Demons rank 134th in three pointers attempted per game (22.6) while the Lumberjacks rank 229th (18.9).
- Stephen F. Austin averages 4.3 blocks per game, which ranks 47th in the NCAA. Northwestern State ranks 141st in blocks allowed per game (4.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Demons have scored an average of 73.8 points per game (7.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 66.0 points per game (7.4 below their season average).
- The Lumberjacks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.2, up from 0.8 for the season.
