The Southern University Jaguars (1-9) will battle against the Northwestern State Demons (2-8) at Hirsch Coliseum. The game is scheduled to start at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 15, 2018.
Southern University Jaguars vs. Northwestern State Demons ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Demons had no trouble getting past the Centenary Gentlemen, 102-62, while the Jaguars got blown out by the Alabama Crimson Tide, 82-62.
Northwestern State dominated every facet of the contest. They had a free throw rate of 0.250 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 44.2. For those same stats, Centenary recorded marks of 0.069 and 28.0, respectively. Southern University, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (18.0 vs. 22.9). Northwestern State was lifted by Ishmael Lane, who had 15 points, six rebounds and five blocks. Eddie Reese, meanwhile fueled Southern University with 16 points.
It will be a battle of conflicting tempos as the fast-breaking Demons will look to push the slower-paced Jaguars. The Demons rank 95th in possessions per game while the Jaguars are 213th.
Southern University Jaguars vs. Northwestern State Demons Odds Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Northwestern State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Southern University ranks 22nd in steals allowed per game (4.9) while Northwestern State ranks 203rd (8.1).
- The Demons rank 104th in blocks per game (3.4) while the Jaguars rank 191st in blocks allowed per game (4.9).
- Northwestern State ranks 264th in assists per game (9.2) while Southern University ranks 252nd in assists allowed per game (16.7).
- The Jaguars rank 120th in rebounds allowed per game (34.2) while the Demons rank 282nd (41.4).
- Southern University ranks 115th in three pointers allowed per game (21.6) while Northwestern State ranks 251st (26.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Demons\u2019 average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 10.2, down from 16.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Jaguars have scored an average of 60.8 points per game (7.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 84.0 points per game (1.8 below their season average).
