It will be a battle between SthLnd opponents when the UIW Cardinals (6-11, 1-3 SthLnd) welcome the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (8-8, 1-3 SthLnd) to the Alice P. McDermott Convocation Center. The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019, and will air on ESPN 3.
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks vs. UIW Cardinals ATS Prediction
In the Lumberjacks’ last contest, they were topped by the New Orleans Privateers, 68-61. New Orleans’ effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Stephen F. Austin. The Privateers had a rate of 0.540 (above their season average of 0.492), while the Lumberjacks posted a mark of 0.400 (below their season average of 0.502). Stephen F. Austin’s Kevon Harris had a good performance, contributing 13 points and 10 rebounds.
The Cardinals fell to the Central Arkansas Bears in their last game, 77-60. Central Arkansas’ turnover percentage was their biggest strength over UIW. The Bears had a rate of 12.1 (better than their season average of 19.3), while the Cardinals posted a mark of 22.8 (above the 16.9 mark opponents have averaged against Central Arkansas this season). UIW’s Augustine Ene had a good performance, leading both teams in scoring with 18 points on 5-for-13 shooting.
After the Lumberjacks won both meetings against the Cardinals last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last contest, Stephen F. Austin won 81-70. The Lumberjacks had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.7 vs. 22.6) and had a better turnover percentage (20.7 vs. 25.1).
This has potential to be an error-filled game for the UIW offense. UIW ranks 343rd in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 23.4 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Stephen F. Austin forces the 20th-most turnovers in the nation (23.8 percent). Moreover, the Lumberjacks rank 39th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.4 percent), while the Cardinals rank 323rd in defensive rebounding percentage (66.8 percent).
Stephen F. Austin vs. UIW ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – UIW, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Stephen F. Austin ranks 48th in blocks per game (4.3) while UIW ranks 185th (1.3).
The Lumberjacks rank 133rd in rebounds per game (35.9) while the Cardinals rank 266th (28.3).
Stephen F. Austin ranks 157th in assists per game (12.8) while UIW ranks 227th (10.1).
The Lumberjacks rank 236th in three pointers attempted per game (19.2) while the Cardinals rank 272nd (15.6).
Stephen F. Austin averages 6.8 steals per game, which ranks 97th in the nation. UIW ranks 132nd in steals allowed per game (7.1).
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The Lumberjacks have been outscored by an average of 3.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Stephen F. Austin has defeated opponents by an average of 0.1 points.
During their last five games, the Cardinals have scored an average of 65.0 points per game (0.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.0 points per game (0.9 above their season average).
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