Southern Utah Thunderbirds at Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Free Prediction 01/28/19

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The Southern Utah Thunderbirds (9-8, 4-4 BigSky) will be at the Walkup Skydome to square off with the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (5-13, 3-5 BigSky) in a BigSky matchup. Action gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Monday, January 28, 2019.

Southern Utah Thunderbirds at Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Betting Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last game. The Lumberjacks fell to the Northern Colorado Bears, 63-48, while the Thunderbirds were defeated by the Northern Colorado Bears, 79-68.

Southern Utah held Northern Colorado to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.7 (below their season average of 30.2) while Northern Arizona had a much better free throw rate (0.176 vs. 0.016). Carlos Hines put together a solid outing for Northern Arizona with 15 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Brandon Better had a good outing for Southern Utah, contributing 22 points.

In their first matchup this season, Harrison Butler led the Thunderbirds to an 84-82 victory. He recorded 17 points and nine rebounds. The Thunderbirds’ offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over the Lumberjacks. Southern Utah had a rate of 23.5, while Northern Arizona posted a mark of 14.7.

It will be a battle of opposite paces as the fast-breaking Thunderbirds (ranked 14th in the country in possessions per game) will look to push the more half-court-oriented Lumberjacks (190th in possessions per game).

Southern Utah Thunderbirds at Northern Arizona Lumberjacks ATS Pick

Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Northern Arizona, ATS Winner – Southern Utah, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Southern Utah ranks 95th in rebounds per game (37.0) while Northern Arizona ranks 254th (32.4).
  • The Lumberjacks rank 34th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Thunderbirds rank 140th (6.8).
  • Southern Utah ranks 194th in assists per game (12.3) while Northern Arizona ranks 230th (11.3).
  • The Thunderbirds average 23.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 115th in the NCAA. The Lumberjacks rank 247th in three pointers allowed per game (25.8).
  • Northern Arizona ranks 32nd in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Southern Utah ranks 139th (3.9).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Lumberjacks have scored an equal number of points as their opponents. On the season, Northern Arizona has been defeated by an average of 6.6 points.
  • During their last five games, the Thunderbirds have scored an average of 80.2 points per game (2.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.6 points per game (1.1 below their season average).