It will be a battle between SthLnd opponents when the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (10-8, 3-3 SthLnd) welcome the Central Arkansas Bears (10-11, 5-3 SthLnd) to William R. Johnson Coliseum. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
Central Arkansas Bears vs. Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Betting Prediction
The Bears are hoping for a better outcome after their 79-56 loss to the Abilene Christian Wildcats in their last matchup. Abilene Christian’s 14.5 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Central Arkansas, who had a rate of 24.0. The Wildcats’ mark was better than their season average of 16.5, while the Bears’ was above their season average of 18.9. Hayden Koval led Central Arkansas in scoring with 13 points on 4-for-10 shooting.
In the Lumberjacks’ last outing, they barely escaped the Abilene Christian Wildcats, 61-60. Stephen F. Austin forced the Wildcats into a turnover percentage of 31.6 (above their season average of 15.7). Abilene Christian, meanwhile, held the Lumberjacks to an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.8 (below their season average of 34.2). Kevon Harris was the top scorer from either team with 24 points on 9-for-15 shooting from the field.
The offensive glass should be a huge edge for Stephen F. Austin in this battle. The Lumberjacks rank 45th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.8 percent), while Central Arkansas ranks 241st in defensive rebounding percentage (70.5 percent). Additionally, the Bears rank 307th in turnover percentage (21.5 percent), while the Lumberjacks rank 12th in opponents’ turnover percentage (24.3 percent).
After the Lumberjacks won two out of three meetings against the Bears last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the most recent matchup, Stephen F. Austin won 86-64. The Lumberjacks had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (54.1 vs. 21.9) and had a better turnover percentage (17.0 vs. 21.2).
Central Arkansas Bears at Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Stephen F. Austin, ATS Winner – Stephen F. Austin, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Stephen F. Austin ranks 75th in rebounds allowed per game (33.1) while Central Arkansas ranks 238th (37.5).
The Bears rank 131st in three pointers attempted per game (23.0) while the Lumberjacks rank 248th (19.2).
Central Arkansas averages 13.8 assists per game, which ranks 119th in the NCAA. Stephen F. Austin ranks 200th in assists allowed per game (14.6).
The Lumberjacks rank 92nd in steals per game (6.8) while the Bears rank 126th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
Central Arkansas is 27th in the country with 2.5 blocks allowed per game while Stephen F. Austin is 56th with 2.8 blocks allowed per game.
Bettings Trends:
The Bears have outscored opponents by an average of 2.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Central Arkansas has lost by an average of 3.0 points.
During their last five games, the Lumberjacks have scored an average of 65.6 points per game (3.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.6 points per game (0.9 below their season average).
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