It will be a battle between SthLnd opponents when the Houston Baptist Huskies (7-13, 3-6 SthLnd) welcome the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (11-9, 4-4 SthLnd) to Sharp Gymnasium. The game gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks at Houston Baptist Huskies Betting Prediction
The Lumberjacks are hoping for a better outcome after their 94-72 loss to the Sam Houston State Bearkats in their last contest. Sam Houston State out-rebounded Stephen F. Austin. The Bearkats had more offensive rebounds (13 vs. six), defensive rebounds (32 vs. 19) and total rebounds (45 vs. 25). Kevon Harris was the game’s high scorer with 20 points on 8-for-9 shooting.
The last time the Huskies played, they barely escaped the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders, 73-72. One of Houston Baptist’s largest advantages was getting to the free throw line. They had 36 free throw attempts, 20 more than Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. Stephen O’Suji was Houston Baptist’s high scorer with 18 points on 4-for-7 shooting from the field.
This could end up being a mistake-prone game for the Houston Baptist offense. Houston Baptist ranks 310th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.5 percent), while the gambling defense of Stephen F. Austin forces the 28th-most turnovers in the NCAA (23.1 percent).
After the Lumberjacks won the sole game against the Huskies last season, 102-82, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. Stephen F. Austin’s 0.652 effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Houston Baptist, who had a mark of 0.492.
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks at Houston Baptist Huskies Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Houston Baptist, ATS Winner – Houston Baptist, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Houston Baptist ranks 63rd in three pointers allowed per game (20.5) while Stephen F. Austin ranks 228th (24.8).
The Huskies rank 50th in steals per game (7.6) while the Lumberjacks rank 167th in steals allowed per game (7.3).
Houston Baptist averages 13.7 assists per game, which ranks 124th in the nation. Stephen F. Austin ranks 230th in assists allowed per game (15.6).
The Lumberjacks average 4.0 blocks per game, which ranks 54th in the nation. The Huskies rank 147th in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
Houston Baptist ranks 79th in rebounds per game (37.4) while Stephen F. Austin ranks 94th in rebounds allowed per game (33.9).
Bettings Trends:
The Lumberjacks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.8, up from 0.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Huskies have scored an average of 74.8 points per game (4.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.8 points per game (5.0 below their season average).
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