The Southern University Jaguars (1-10) look to snap their six-game losing streak when they take on the California Baptist Lancers (6-5) at F.G. Clark Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 3:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 19, 2018.
California Baptist Lancers at Southern University Jaguars Betting Prediction
The Lancers come in on a high note after topping the San Diego Christian Hawks in their last contest, 87-71. The Lancers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (27.8 vs. 5.7) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.597 vs. 0.500). With 22 points on 8-for-18 shooting, Milan Acquaah led California Baptist in scoring.
In the Jaguars’ last game, they were blown out by the Alabama Crimson Tide, 82-62. Alabama won the rebounding battle. The Crimson Tide had 16 offensive rebounds and 45 total rebounds, while the Jaguars had 11 and 31, respectively. With 16 points on 5-for-9 shooting, Eddie Reese was Southern University’s leading scorer.
Acquaah has averaged 0 points over the last five games for California Baptist.
It will be a showdown of conflicting paces as the fast-breaking Lancers will look to push the more half-court-oriented Jaguars. The Lancers rank 45th in possessions per game while the Jaguars are 201st.
California Baptist Lancers vs. Southern University Jaguars Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – California Baptist, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
California Baptist ranks 40th in three pointers attempted per game (26.7) while Southern University ranks 250th (17.4).
The Lancers rank 43rd in rebounds per game (39.5) while the Jaguars rank 237th (30.0).
California Baptist ranks 27th in assists allowed per game (10.5) while Southern University ranks 217th (16.2).
The Lancers rank 43rd in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Jaguars rank 149th (4.5).
California Baptist ranks 48th in steals allowed per game (5.6) while Southern University ranks 63rd (5.8).
Bettings Trends:
The Lancers have been outscored by an average of 5.8 points in their last five games. On the season, California Baptist has defeated opponents by an average of 6.5 points.
During their last five games, the Jaguars have scored an average of 60.8 points per game (7.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 84.0 points per game (0.3 below their season average).
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