It will be a battle between SthLnd opponents when the Central Arkansas Bears (10-13, 5-5 SthLnd) welcome the Southeastern Louisiana Lions (10-13, 6-4 SthLnd) to the Farris Center. The game begins at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Southeastern Louisiana Lions vs. Central Arkansas Bears ATS Prediction
The last time the Lions played, they defeated the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders, 64-58. The Lions knocked down 18 of their 22 free throws (81.8 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 16.5 (better than their season average of 22.0). With 27 points on 9-for-17 shooting, Marlain Veal was the top scorer from either team.
The Bears lost to the Northwestern State Demons in their last matchup, 80-75. Northwestern State launched 15 three pointers, making seven of them (46.7 percent), while Central Arkansas was 6-20 (30.0 percent). With 33 points on 13-for-20 shooting, Thatch Unruh was the top scorer from either team.
This could end up being an error-filled game for the offense of Central Arkansas. Central Arkansas ranks 295th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.9 percent), while the pesky defense of Southeastern Louisiana forces the 46th-most turnovers in the nation (22.1 percent).
This will be the second game of the season between these two squads. In the first, the Lions lost 73-71. Veal led both teams with 27 points. The Bears knocked down 15 of their 19 free throws (78.9 percent) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.604 vs. 0.527).
Southeastern Louisiana Lions vs. Central Arkansas Bears Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Central Arkansas, ATS Winner – Central Arkansas, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Southeastern Louisiana ranks sixth in three pointers allowed per game (17.4) while Central Arkansas ranks 173rd (23.1).
Bettings Trends:
The Lions have outscored opponents by an average of 7.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Southeastern Louisiana has lost by an average of 3.3 points.
During their last five games, the Bears have scored an average of 76.0 points per game (3.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 80.6 points per game (4.9 above their season average).
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