The Southeastern Louisiana Lions (6-17, 3-9 SthLnd) will be at the Alice P. McDermott Convocation Center to square off with the UIW Cardinals (6-16, 3-8 SthLnd) in a SthLnd matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 5:15 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
Southeastern Louisiana Lions vs. UIW Cardinals ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Cardinals barely escaped the Sam Houston State Bearkats, 72-71, while the Lions lost a tough one against the Houston Baptist Huskies, 79-76.
The Cardinals had a superb free throw rate of 0.259 (above their season average of 0.219) and held the Bearkats to an effective field goal percentage of 0.447 (below their season average of 0.524). Southeastern Louisiana, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 11.3 (better than their season average of 19.6). Drew Lutz had a solid performance for UIW with 17 points and five assists. Meanwhile, Brandon Gonzalez had a good game for Southeastern Louisiana, finishing with 19 points and eight rebounds.
The Lions won the only game between these two teams last season, 70-64. Southeastern Louisiana out-rebounded UIW. The Lions had 10 offensive rebounds and 29 total rebounds, while the Cardinals had four and 23, respectively. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
It could be an error-filled game for the UIW offense. UIW ranks 322nd in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.8 percent), while the disruptive defense of Southeastern Louisiana forces the 19th-most turnovers in the country (24.1 percent).
Southeastern Louisiana Lions vs. UIW Cardinals Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – UIW, ATS Winner – UIW, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Southeastern Louisiana ranks 34th in steals per game (8.2) while UIW ranks 134th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
- The Cardinals rank 230th in rebounds allowed per game (37.2) while the Lions rank 279th (39.3).
- UIW ranks 188th in assists per game (12.2) while Southeastern Louisiana ranks 222nd in assists allowed per game (14.9).
Bettings Trends:
- The Lions’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 9.4, up from 9.3 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Cardinals have scored an average of 67.6 points per game (2.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.4 points per game (2.8 above their season average).
