The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (11-2, 2-0 SthLnd) will be at the University Center to go head-to-head with the Southeastern Louisiana Lions (3-9, 0-1 SthLnd) in a SthLnd matchup. The game begins at 2 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 2, 2020.
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks at Southeastern Louisiana Lions ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Lions got blown out by the Oklahoma State Cowboys, 82-31, while the Lumberjacks had no trouble getting past the Paul Quinn Tigers, 94-62.
Stephen F. Austin played a flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 19.1 (better than their season average of 20.1) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.597 (above their season average of 0.534). Paul Quinn put up marks of 31.9 and 0.460, respectively, for those same stats. Southeastern Louisiana, on the other hand, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (22.4 vs. 36.1). Southeastern Louisiana’s Ty Brewer had a solid performance, putting up 14 points and 12 rebounds. Stephen F. Austin rallied around David Kachelries, who finished with 16 points.
The Lumberjacks won the sole game between these two teams last season, 65-60. One of Stephen F. Austin’s largest advantages was getting to the free throw line. They made 27 trips to the line, while Southeastern Louisiana went just nine times. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
It might be an error-filled game for the Southeastern Louisiana offense. Southeastern Louisiana ranks 314th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 22.0 percent), while the disruptive defense of Stephen F. Austin forces the 15th-most turnovers in the country (31.2 percent).
Stephen F. Austin vs. Southeastern Louisiana Betting Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Stephen F. Austin, ATS Winner – Stephen F. Austin, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Stephen F. Austin ranks 104th in rebounds allowed per game (30.5) while Southeastern Louisiana ranks 260th (41.0).
- The Lumberjacks average 15.3 assists per game, which ranks 156th in the nation. The Lions rank 211th in assists allowed per game (15.4).
- The Lions rank 144th in three pointers attempted per game (22.2) while the Lumberjacks rank 236th (16.7).
- Stephen F. Austin averages 11.2 steals per game, which ranks 60th in the nation. Southeastern Louisiana ranks 148th in steals allowed per game (7.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Lumberjacks have scored an average of 81.0 points per game (2.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.0 points per game (0.4 above their season average).
- The Lions’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 15.2, up from 10.8 for the season.
