Expect a fast-paced game when the Sam Houston State Bearkats (11-5, 4-1 SthLnd) head to Central Arkansas to take on the Bears (4-12, 3-2 SthLnd). The game gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 11, 2020.
Sam Houston State Bearkats at Central Arkansas Bears Betting Odds
In their last game, the Bears were beaten by the New Orleans Privateers, 86-78, while the Bearkats were victorious over the Southeastern Louisiana Lions, 67-62.
Sam Houston State dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a turnover percentage of 18.0 (worse than their season average of 16.3) and a free throw rate of 0.161 (below their season average of 0.203). Southeastern Louisiana put up marks of 26.4 and 0.111, respectively, for those same stats. Central Arkansas, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 15.5 (better than their season average of 20.7). Central Arkansas was led by Rylan Bergersen, who recorded 20 points and six rebounds. Kai Mitchell was a key piece for Sam Houston State with 19 points and six rebounds.
This series was highly contested last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the most recent matchup, the Bears won 91-87. Central Arkansas made good use of their 25 trips to the charity stripe, making 22 of them (88.0 percent). Sam Houston State, on the other hand, was 9-12 (75.0 percent). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
The inefficient offense of Central Arkansas will battle against the stingy defense of Sam Houston State. The Bears rank 322nd in offensive efficiency, while the Bearkats are 56th in defensive efficiency. The Bearkats figure to have the edge on that end of the court.
Sam Houston State Bearkats at Central Arkansas Bears Odds Pick
Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Sam Houston State, ATS Winner – Sam Houston State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Sam Houston State ranks 11th in assists per game (17.1) while Central Arkansas ranks 239th in assists allowed per game (17.5).
- The Bears average 23.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 83rd in the NCAA. The Bearkats rank 222nd in three pointers allowed per game (24.9).
- Central Arkansas ranks 13th in blocks per game (5.9) while Sam Houston State ranks 101st (3.3).
- The Bearkats average 9.4 steals per game, which ranks 19th in the country. The Bears rank 198th in steals allowed per game (9.2).
- Sam Houston State ranks 109th in rebounds allowed per game (34.4) while Central Arkansas ranks 250th (41.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bears’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 10.0, down from 14.5 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bearkats have scored an average of 76.2 points per game (3.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.4 points per game (0.2 below their season average).
