The Southeastern Louisiana Lions (4-9) will be at William R. Johnson Coliseum to challenge the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (7-5) in a SthLnd matchup. The game gets underway at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.
Southeastern Louisiana Lions vs. Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Lumberjacks were victorious over the Texas Wesleyan Rams, 83-71, while the Lions got blown out by the 23rd-ranked LSU Tigers, 94-63.
The Lumberjacks had a much better turnover percentage (12.7 vs. 27.2) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (44.0 vs. 29.2). Southeastern Louisiana, on the other hand, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.472 vs. 0.530). Shannon Bogues put together a good performance for Stephen F. Austin with 21 points and six assists. Parker Edwards, meanwhile had a good outing for Southeastern Louisiana, contributing 25 points.
This series was highly competitive last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the last matchup, the Lumberjacks won 59-55. Stephen F. Austin’s rebounding was their largest advantage. The Lumberjacks had 13 offensive rebounds and 34 total rebounds, while the Lions had four and 27, respectively. This will be the first contest of the year between these two teams.
It might be a sloppy game for the Stephen F. Austin offense. Stephen F. Austin ranks 341st in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 23.4 percent), while the gambling defense of Southeastern Louisiana forces the 37th-most turnovers in the country (22.7 percent).
Southeastern Louisiana Lions at Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Stephen F. Austin, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Southeastern Louisiana ranks sixth in three pointers allowed per game (17.4) while Stephen F. Austin ranks 213th (25.3).
- The Lumberjacks rank 48th in rebounds allowed per game (32.3) while the Lions rank 148th (36.1).
- Southeastern Louisiana averages 7.1 steals per game, which ranks 78th in the country. Stephen F. Austin ranks 137th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
- The Lions rank 43rd in assists allowed per game (11.3) while the Lumberjacks rank 173rd (14.8).
- Stephen F. Austin averages 4.4 blocks per game, which ranks 46th in the NCAA. Southeastern Louisiana ranks 149th in blocks allowed per game (4.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Lumberjacks have scored an average of 69.2 points per game (1.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.8 points per game (1.2 above their season average).
- The Lions’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 13.8, up from 8.5 for the season.
