The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (4-2) go head-to-head against the Milwaukee Panthers (2-5) in the at SSE Arena Belfast. The game will air on CBS Sports Network at 8 a.m. ET on Saturday, December 1, 2018.
Milwaukee Panthers vs. Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks ATS Prediction
The last time the Panthers played, they were blown out by the No. 21 Buffalo Bulls, 96-77. Buffalo made 14 of their 33 three pointers (42.4 percent), while Milwaukee was 6-28 (21.4 percent). Carson Warren-Newsome was the top scorer from either team with 26 points on 9-for-18 shooting.
The Lumberjacks lost big to the San Francisco Dons in their last outing, 76-58. San Francisco’s 0.627 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Stephen F. Austin, who had a rate of 0.448. The Dons’ mark was above their season average of 0.551, while the Lumberjacks’ was below their season average of 0.504. With 18 points on 7-for-13 shooting, Kevon Harris was Stephen F. Austin’s high scorer.
This game should be a showdown of contrasting paces. Stephen F. Austin ranks 52nd in possessions per game (72.7) while Milwaukee is 262nd (68.2) since last season. Moreover, the 278th-ranked offense of the Panthers (offensive efficiency of 101.4) will clash against the 14th-ranked defense of the Lumberjacks (defensive efficiency of 95.1).
Milwaukee Panthers vs. Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Stephen F. Austin, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Stephen F. Austin ranks second in steals per game (9.7) while Milwaukee ranks 223rd (5.5).
The Lumberjacks rank 28th in rebounds allowed per game (31.6) while the Panthers rank 158th (34.8).
Milwaukee ranks 182nd in three pointers attempted per game (21.6) while Stephen F. Austin ranks 291st (18.3).
The Lumberjacks rank 133rd in assists per game (14.1) while the Panthers rank 234th (12.7).
Stephen F. Austin ranks 165th in blocks allowed per game (3.4) while Milwaukee ranks 250th (4.2).
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