The UIW Cardinals (6-9, 1-1 SthLnd) will attempt to snap their five-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Sam Houston State Bearkats (7-8, 2-0 SthLnd) at Johnson Coliseum. The game begins at 6:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
UIW Cardinals at Sam Houston State Bearkats ATS Prediction
The last time the Cardinals played, they beat the Nicholls Colonels, 65-58. The Cardinals were 8-8 from the foul line (100.0 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 15.7 (better than their season average of 20.6). UIW received a boost from Antoine Smith Jr., who finished with 17 points and five rebounds.
The Bearkats were victorious over the Central Arkansas Bears in their last game, 78-69. Sam Houston State’s turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Central Arkansas. The Bearkats had a rate of 12.9 (better than their season average of 15.5), while the Bears posted a mark of 21.3. Zach Nutall led Sam Houston State in scoring with 18 points on 7-for-12 shooting from the field.
After the Bearkats won the only contest against the Cardinals last season, 85-74, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. Sam Houston State won the rebounding battle. The Bearkats had more offensive rebounds (11 vs. six), defensive rebounds (22 vs. 19) and total rebounds (33 vs. 25).
Kai Mitchell has averaged 12 points,8.6 rebounds,1.2 steals,1.2 blocks over the last five games for Sam Houston State.
This has potential to be a sloppy game for the offense of UIW. UIW ranks 327th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 22.5 percent), while the gambling defense of Sam Houston State forces the 43rd-most turnovers in the nation (23.0 percent).
UIW vs. Sam Houston State Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Sam Houston State ranks 72nd in three pointers attempted per game (24.9) while UIW ranks 269th (15.1).
The Bearkats rank 105th in rebounds per game (36.9) while the Cardinals rank 258th (28.0).
Sam Houston State ranks 64th in assists per game (15.3) while UIW ranks 136th in assists allowed per game (13.5).
The Bearkats average 7.2 steals per game, which ranks 69th in the NCAA. The Cardinals rank 111th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
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The Cardinals’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 12.2, up from 7.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bearkats have scored an average of 78.0 points per game (5.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 66.6 points per game (3.1 below their season average).
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