The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (14-15, 7-10 SthLnd) welcome the Sam Houston State Bearkats (20-10, 15-2 SthLnd) to William R. Johnson Coliseum as the regular season wraps up. The game starts at 5:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 9, 2019, and will air on ESPN 3.
Sam Houston State Bearkats vs. Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks ATS Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last contest. The Lumberjacks fell to the Abilene Christian Wildcats, 72-58, while the Bearkats were defeated by the Central Arkansas Bears, 91-87.
Sam Houston State held Central Arkansas to an offensive rebounding percentage of 14.8 (below their season average of 25.0) while Stephen F. Austin had a better turnover percentage (13.9 vs. 13.3). Stephen F. Austin was led by Kevon Harris, who put up 14 points and six rebounds. Cameron Delaney, meanwhile had a good game for Sam Houston State, finishing with 17 points and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Kai Mitchell led the Bearkats to a 94-72 victory. He registered a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Sam Houston State had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (40.6 vs. 15.8). Stephen F. Austin, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.304 vs. 0.246).
This has potential to be a mistake-prone game for the offense of Stephen F. Austin. Stephen F. Austin ranks 310th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.2 percent), while the gambling defense of Sam Houston State forces the 33rd-most turnovers in the NCAA (22.3 percent).
Sam Houston State Bearkats vs. Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Odds Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Stephen F. Austin, ATS Winner – Stephen F. Austin, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Sam Houston State ranks 17th in assists per game (16.6) while Stephen F. Austin ranks 249th in assists allowed per game (15.7).
- The Bearkats rank 117th in rebounds per game (36.1) while the Lumberjacks rank 154th in rebounds allowed per game (35.1).
- The Bearkats rank 50th in three pointers attempted per game (25.6) while the Lumberjacks rank 246th (19.4).
- Sam Houston State averages 7.6 steals per game, which ranks 41st in the NCAA. Stephen F. Austin ranks 155th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Lumberjacks have scored an average of 69.4 points per game (1.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.8 points per game (0.6 above their season average).
- The Bearkats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.0, down from 5.8 for the season.
