A five-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the McNeese State Cowboys (5-6) when they challenge the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (9-2, 1-0 SthLnd) at H&HP Complex. Action begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019.
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks at McNeese State Cowboys Betting Odds
Both teams dismantled their last opponent. The Cowboys defeated the Paul Quinn Tigers 109-67, while the Lumberjacks beat the Houston Baptist Huskies 96-68.
Stephen F. Austin dominated every stat category in the game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.415 (above their season average of 0.259) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 42.1 (above their season average of 37.2). Houston Baptist was 0.270 and 28.9, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, McNeese State dominated nearly every facet of their game. They had an absurd effective field goal percentage of 0.743 (above their season average of 0.598) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 31.0 (below their season average of 31.5). Paul Quinn recorded marks of 0.414 and 27.7, respectively, for those same stats. McNeese State’s Dru Kuxhausen had a good outing, finishing with 32 points. Stephen F. Austin received a boost from Kevon Harris, who had 18 points and seven rebounds.
The Lumberjacks won the only contest between these two teams last season, 67-57. Stephen F. Austin out-rebounded McNeese State. The Lumberjacks had 11 offensive rebounds and 35 total rebounds, while the Cowboys had six and 29, respectively. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
This could end up being an error-filled game for the McNeese State offense. McNeese State ranks 304th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 22.7 percent), while the disruptive defense of Stephen F. Austin forces the most turnovers in the country (31.5 percent). Also, the Lumberjacks, who rank ninth in offensive rebounding percentage (37.6 percent), will attempt to exploit the Cowboys, who rank 271st in defensive rebounding percentage (69.4 percent).
Stephen F. Austin at McNeese State Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – McNeese State, ATS Winner – McNeese State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Stephen F. Austin ranks first in steals per game (11.6) while McNeese State ranks 162nd (7.3).
- The Cowboys average 4.6 blocks per game, which ranks 81st in the NCAA. The Lumberjacks rank 125th in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
- McNeese State ranks 212th in three pointers attempted per game (22.1) while Stephen F. Austin ranks 251st (16.6).
- The Lumberjacks rank 69th in assists per game (14.6) while the Cowboys rank 185th in assists allowed per game (13.8).
- Stephen F. Austin ranks 21st in rebounds allowed per game (30.5) while McNeese State ranks 67th (32.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Lumberjacks have scored an average of 84.0 points per game (0.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 62.2 points per game (5.4 below their season average).
- The Cowboys’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 13.0, matching their season average.
