The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (13-10, 6-5 SthLnd) will be at Prather Coliseum to go head-to-head with the Northwestern State Demons (9-16, 4-8 SthLnd) in a SthLnd matchup. Action starts at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019.
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks at Northwestern State Demons ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Demons fell to the Lamar Cardinals, 75-70, while the Lumberjacks defeated the McNeese State Cowboys, 67-57.
Stephen F. Austin dominated every stat category in the game. They had a solid offensive rebounding percentage of 32.4 (above their season average of 31.9) and a turnover percentage of 18.7 (better than their season average of 19.2). McNeese State recorded marks of 20.0 and 24.3, respectively, for those same stats. Northwestern State, on the other hand, had an effective field goal percentage of 0.575 (above their season average of 0.458). Northwestern State rallied around Ishmael Lane, who recorded 11 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Kevon Harris was a key piece for Stephen F. Austin with 22 points and nine rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, DeAndre Love led the Demons to a 61-59 victory. He produced 16 points and seven rebounds. Northwestern State’s 0.442 effective field goal percentage was its largest advantage over Stephen F. Austin, who had a mark of 0.352.
The Lumberjacks’ Harris has been playing well over his last five games, averaging 27 points,7.4 rebounds,3.4 assists,1.2 steals per game. Meanwhile, Lane has averaged 17 points,13.6 rebounds,3.2 blocks during that same time frame for the Demons.
It might be a sloppy game for the Northwestern State offense. Northwestern State ranks 335th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 22.8 percent), while the disruptive defense of Stephen F. Austin forces the 27th-most turnovers in the nation (23.1 percent).
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks vs. Northwestern State Demons Betting Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Stephen F. Austin, ATS Winner – Stephen F. Austin, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Stephen F. Austin ranks 121st in rebounds allowed per game (34.4) while Northwestern State ranks 270th (39.4).
- The Demons rank 154th in three pointers allowed per game (22.4) while the Lumberjacks rank 226th (24.2).
- Stephen F. Austin ranks 211th in assists per game (12.0) while Northwestern State ranks 243rd (11.0).
- The Lumberjacks rank 54th in blocks per game (4.1) while the Demons rank 151st in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
- Stephen F. Austin ranks 102nd in steals per game (6.6) while Northwestern State ranks 197th in steals allowed per game (7.9).
Bettings Trends:
- The Lumberjacks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.8, up from 0.6 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Demons have scored an average of 72.2 points per game (5.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.0 points per game (1.6 above their season average).
