The Northwestern State Demons (6-10, 1-2 SthLnd) will attempt to end their seven-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (8-6, 1-1 SthLnd) at William R. Johnson Coliseum. The game starts at 5:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019, and will air on ESPN 3.
Northwestern State Demons vs. Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Betting Prediction
In the Demons’ last matchup, they were defeated by the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders, 62-61. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi’s 0.200 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Northwestern State, who had a rate of 0.055. The Islanders’ mark was above their season average of 0.195, while the Demons’ was below their season average of 0.227. Ishmael Lane played well for Northwestern State, putting up seven points and nine rebounds.
The Lumberjacks fell to the Nicholls Colonels in their last matchup, 78-73. Converting at the free throw line was one of Nicholls’ largest strengths. They were 16-20 (80.0 percent), while the Lumberjacks were just 9-17 (52.9 percent). With 30 points on 11-for-21 shooting, Kevon Harris was the game’s leading scorer.
Stephen F. Austin could own the offensive glass in this battle. The Lumberjacks currently rank 57th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.5 percent), while Northwestern State ranks 334th in defensive rebounding percentage (65.6 percent). Furthermore, the Demons rank 312th in turnover percentage (21.7 percent), while the Lumberjacks rank 41st in opponents’ turnover percentage (23.0 percent).
Lane has averaged 13 points,8.4 rebounds,1.8 blocks over the last five games for Northwestern State.
After the Lumberjacks won both meetings against the Demons last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the most recent contest, Stephen F. Austin won 97-50. The Lumberjacks had a much better free throw rate (0.392 vs. 0.111) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.755 vs. 0.407).
Northwestern State Demons vs. Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Stephen F. Austin, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Stephen F. Austin ranks 52nd in rebounds allowed per game (32.5) while Northwestern State ranks 245th (40.7).
The Demons rank 134th in three pointers attempted per game (22.6) while the Lumberjacks rank 229th (18.9).
Stephen F. Austin ranks 47th in blocks per game (4.3) while Northwestern State ranks 141st in blocks allowed per game (4.5).
The Demons average 6.9 steals per game, which ranks 80th in the nation. The Lumberjacks rank 131st in steals allowed per game (7.1).
Stephen F. Austin ranks 139th in assists per game (13.2) while Northwestern State ranks 181st in assists allowed per game (14.7).
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The Demons have outscored opponents by an average of 7.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Northwestern State has been defeated by an average of 7.4 points.
During their last five games, the Lumberjacks have scored an average of 72.6 points per game (2.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 64.4 points per game (5.1 below their season average).
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