The Central Arkansas Bears (5-9, 0-1 SthLnd) will attempt to snap their five-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Southeastern Louisiana Lions (4-10, 0-1 SthLnd) at University Center. The game gets underway at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Central Arkansas Bears at Southeastern Louisiana Lions Free Prediction
In the Bears’ last contest, they were defeated by the Missouri Tigers, 68-55. Missouri’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over Central Arkansas. The Tigers had a rate of 26.2, while the Bears posted a mark of 17.1. Eddy Kayouloud led Central Arkansas in scoring with 19 points on 7-for-13 shooting.
The Lions lost big to the No. 23 LSU Tigers in their last matchup, 94-63. LSU’s 10.2 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Southeastern Louisiana, who had a rate of 24.3. With 25 points on 7-for-9 shooting, Parker Edwards was the game’s high scorer.
After the Lions won both games against the Bears last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the last contest, Southeastern Louisiana won 89-84. The Lions made 18 of their 23 free throws (78.3 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 18.5).
It could be a sloppy game for the Central Arkansas offense. Central Arkansas ranks 289th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.0 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Southeastern Louisiana forces the 33rd-most turnovers in the country (23.0 percent).
Central Arkansas vs. Southeastern Louisiana Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Southeastern Louisiana, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Southeastern Louisiana ranks 41st in assists allowed per game (11.1) while Central Arkansas ranks 207th (15.6).
The Lions rank seventh in three pointers allowed per game (17.3) while the Bears rank 145th (23.2).
Central Arkansas ranks 28th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while Southeastern Louisiana ranks 150th (4.6).
The Lions rank 148th in rebounds allowed per game (35.8) while the Bears rank 225th (38.8).
Central Arkansas averages 5.8 steals per game, which ranks 140th in the nation. Southeastern Louisiana ranks 157th in steals allowed per game (7.6).
Bettings Trends:
The Bears have outscored opponents by an average of 4.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Central Arkansas has been defeated by an average of 4.9 points.
During their last five games, the Lions have scored an average of 57.0 points per game (3.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.8 points per game (1.7 above their season average).
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