The Sam Houston State Bearkats (12-8, 7-0 SthLnd) will try to prolong their eight-game winning streak against the Southeastern Louisiana Lions (8-12, 4-3 SthLnd) at University Center. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
Sam Houston State Bearkats at Southeastern Louisiana Lions Free Prediction
The Bearkats will be looking for similar success after beating the Lamar Cardinals in their last outing, 69-59. Sam Houston State launched 27 three pointers, making 13 of them (48.1 percent), while Lamar was just 4-21 (19.0 percent). Sam Houston State was led by Cameron Delaney, who was the top scorer from either team with 24 points on 8-for-12 shooting.
In the Lions’ last game, they defeated the Northwestern State Demons, 69-53. The Lions made 18 of their 21 free throws (85.7 percent) and held the Demons to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.9 (below their season average of 30.9). Marlain Veal was the top scorer from either team with 21 points on 6-for-13 shooting from the field.
This could end up being a mistake-prone game for the Southeastern Louisiana offense. Southeastern Louisiana ranks 351st in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 25.2 percent), while the pesky defense of Sam Houston State forces the 24th-most turnovers in the nation (23.4 percent).
After splitting two games last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. The Lions won the most recent matchup 89-79. Southeastern Louisiana was effective at getting and making free throws. The Lions made 28 of their 35 free throws (80.0 percent), while the Bearkats were 17-21 (81.0 percent).
Sam Houston State Bearkats vs. Southeastern Louisiana Lions Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Sam Houston State, ATS Winner – Sam Houston State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Southeastern Louisiana ranks fourth in three pointers allowed per game (16.9) while Sam Houston State ranks 151st (22.6).
The Bearkats rank 41st in steals per game (7.8) while the Lions rank 185th in steals allowed per game (7.7).
Sam Houston State ranks 36th in assists per game (15.8) while Southeastern Louisiana ranks 151st (13.0).
The Bearkats rank 124th in rebounds per game (36.2) while the Lions rank 237th (33.5).
Sam Houston State ranks 125th in blocks per game (3.0) while Southeastern Louisiana ranks 150th in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
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The Bearkats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 13.2, up from 5.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Lions have scored an average of 72.2 points per game (8.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.0 points per game (1.8 below their season average).
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