It will be a battle between SthLnd opponents when the New Orleans Privateers (8-7, 3-1 SthLnd) welcome the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (8-7, 1-2 SthLnd) to Lakefront Arena. The game is scheduled to get underway at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 16, 2019.
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks at New Orleans Privateers ATS Prediction
The Lumberjacks are trying to rebound after their 61-59 loss to the Northwestern State Demons in their last outing. Northwestern State’s 0.442 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Stephen F. Austin, who had a mark of 0.352. The Demons’ mark was below their season average of 0.447, while the Lumberjacks’ was below their season average of 0.513. Shannon Bogues was the top scorer from either team with 17 points on 7-for-16 shooting.
In the Privateers’ last outing, they beat the McNeese State Cowboys, 79-66. The Privateers, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 33.5, had a phenomenal mark of 38.7 and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.569 (above their season average of 0.488). Bryson Robinson was New Orleans’ leading scorer with 17 points on 5-for-9 shooting from the field.
After the Lumberjacks won the lone contest against the Privateers last season, 78-68, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. Stephen F. Austin had a much better turnover percentage (16.1 vs. 22.1). New Orleans, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.4 vs. 28.6).
This could end up being an error-filled game for the offense of New Orleans. New Orleans ranks 339th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 23.3 percent), while the disruptive defense of Stephen F. Austin forces the 24th-most turnovers in the country (23.6 percent). Additionally, the Lumberjacks could control the offensive glass in this meeting as they rank 55th in the NCAA in offensive rebounding percentage at 33.5 percent. The Privateers, meanwhile, rank 339th at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 65.3 percent.
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks vs. New Orleans Privateers Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – New Orleans, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
New Orleans ranks 48th in three pointers allowed per game (19.9) while Stephen F. Austin ranks 219th (25.3).
The Privateers average 16.5 assists per game, which ranks 26th in the nation. The Lumberjacks rank 171st in assists allowed per game (14.7).
New Orleans averages 10.1 steals per game, which ranks fourth in the country. Stephen F. Austin ranks 129th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
The Lumberjacks rank 46th in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while the Privateers rank 149th (4.5).
Stephen F. Austin ranks 179th in rebounds per game (34.7) while New Orleans ranks 197th in rebounds allowed per game (37.2).
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The Lumberjacks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.6, up from 0.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Privateers have scored an average of 68.0 points per game (4.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.0 points per game (1.8 above their season average).
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