It will be a showdown between two phenomenal offenses when the Sam Houston State Bearkats (15-6, 8-2 SthLnd) go head-to-head with the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (18-3, 9-1 SthLnd) at Johnson Coliseum. The game is scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks at Sam Houston State Bearkats Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Bearkats won big over the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders 80-61, while the Lumberjacks defeated the Abilene Christian Wildcats 71-61.
Stephen F. Austin played a nearly perfect game. They had a turnover percentage of 26.7 (worse than their season average of 20.0) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 44.8 (above their season average of 37.5). Abilene Christian put up marks of 33.7 and 39.3, respectively, for those same stats. The Bearkats, meanwhile, had an absurdly low turnover percentage of 7.7 (better than their season average of 16.6) and had a free throw rate of 0.367 (above their season average of 0.219). Chad Bowie was a key piece for Sam Houston State with 14 points, five rebounds and five assists. Kevon Harris, meanwhile had a good outing for Stephen F. Austin, putting up 19 points.
The Bearkats dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the last contest, Sam Houston State won 68-57. Sam Houston State had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (48.6 vs. 27.3). Stephen F. Austin, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.163 vs. 0.148). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
This matchup figures to be low-scoring as a pair of the NCAA’s best defenses battle. Sam Houston State ranks 47th in defensive efficiency (92.9) and Stephen F. Austin is 21st (89.7). It could also be a sloppy game for the Lumberjacks’ offense, which ranks 348th in ball security (turnover percentage of 23.8 percent). They’ll be going up against the top-notch defense of the Bearkats, which forces the 15th-most turnovers in the country (24.7 percent).
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks at Sam Houston State Bearkats Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Stephen F. Austin, ATS Winner – Stephen F. Austin, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Sam Houston State ranks 10th in steals per game (9.5) while Stephen F. Austin ranks 190th in steals allowed per game (7.6).
- The Lumberjacks average 15.0 assists per game, which ranks 48th in the nation. The Bearkats rank 132nd in assists allowed per game (12.6).
- Sam Houston State ranks 114th in blocks per game (3.1) while Stephen F. Austin ranks 141st in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
- The Bearkats rank 114th in three pointers attempted per game (22.9) while the Lumberjacks rank 282nd (16.2).
- Stephen F. Austin ranks eighth in rebounds allowed per game (30.0) while Sam Houston State ranks 156th (35.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Lumberjacks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.0, down from 13.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bearkats have scored an average of 83.8 points per game (2.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.2 points per game (4.2 above their season average).
