The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (14-14, 7-9 SthLnd) will be at Moody Coliseum to challenge the Abilene Christian Wildcats (23-6, 12-4 SthLnd) in a SthLnd matchup. Action starts at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 5, 2019.
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks at Abilene Christian Wildcats Betting Odds
In their last game, the Wildcats defeated the Central Arkansas Bears, 67-55, while the Lumberjacks lost a tough one against the Lamar Cardinals, 81-79.
Abilene Christian dominated nearly every facet of the contest. They had a free throw rate of 0.050 (matching their season average) and a turnover percentage of 12.8 (better than their season average of 16.0). For those same stats, Central Arkansas was 0.034 and 17.3, respectively. Stephen F. Austin, on the other hand, did a terrific job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (19-26; 73.1 percent). Jaylen Franklin put together a good outing for Abilene Christian with 12 points, eight assists and six rebounds. Shannon Bogues, meanwhile had a good game for Stephen F. Austin, recording 26 points.
In their first matchup this year, Kevon Harris led the Lumberjacks to a 61-60 win. He scored a game-high 24 points. Stephen F. Austin had a much better turnover percentage (26.3 vs. 31.6). Abilene Christian, meanwhile, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (29.0 vs. 25.8).
Abilene Christian should have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Wildcats rank 60th in offensive efficiency, while Stephen F. Austin ranks 182nd in defensive efficiency. Also, the Lumberjacks rank 313th in turnover percentage (21.3 percent), while the Wildcats rank sixth in opponents’ turnover percentage (24.8 percent).
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks vs. Abilene Christian Wildcats Odds Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Abilene Christian, ATS Winner – Abilene Christian, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Abilene Christian ranks 21st in assists allowed per game (10.6) while Stephen F. Austin ranks 264th (15.6).
- The Wildcats rank 32nd in rebounds allowed per game (31.8) while the Lumberjacks rank 146th (34.9).
- Abilene Christian ranks 46th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Stephen F. Austin ranks 63rd (2.9).
- The Wildcats rank fourth in three pointers allowed per game (17.0) while the Lumberjacks rank 229th (24.5).
- Abilene Christian ranks 16th in steals per game (8.7) while Stephen F. Austin ranks 170th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
Bettings Trends:
- The Lumberjacks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.6, up from 1.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 67.6 points per game (6.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 58.0 points per game (5.7 below their season average).
