It will be a battle between SthLnd opponents when the Northwestern State Demons (7-12, 2-4 SthLnd) welcome the Southeastern Louisiana Lions (7-12, 3-3 SthLnd) to Prather Coliseum. The game gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Southeastern Louisiana Lions vs. Northwestern State Demons ATS Prediction
In the Lions’ last game, they beat the Houston Baptist Huskies, 70-67. Southeastern Louisiana’s 40.7 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over Houston Baptist, who had a rate of 27.6. The Lions’ mark was above their season average of 29.2, while the Huskies’ was below their season average of 37.2. Southeastern Louisiana was lifted by Marlain Veal, who was the top scorer from either team with 26 points on 7-for-17 shooting.
The Demons fell to the Sam Houston State Bearkats in their last outing, 78-64. Sam Houston State launched 29 three pointers, making 14 of them (48.3 percent), while Northwestern State was just 3-28 (10.7 percent). Ishmael Lane put together a good performance for Northwestern State, leading both teams in scoring with 19 points on 8-for-13 shooting.
After the Lions won both meetings against the Demons last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent contest, Southeastern Louisiana won 86-62. The Lions had a much better turnover percentage (13.0 vs. 24.4) and had a better free throw rate (0.235 vs. 0.145).
It could be an error-filled game for the Northwestern State offense. Northwestern State ranks 322nd in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.9 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Southeastern Louisiana forces the 49th-most turnovers in the NCAA (22.2 percent).
Southeastern Louisiana vs. Northwestern State Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Northwestern State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Southeastern Louisiana ranks 74th in rebounds allowed per game (33.1) while Northwestern State ranks 271st (40.4).
The Lions rank fourth in three pointers allowed per game (16.5) while the Demons rank 163rd (23.2).
Southeastern Louisiana ranks 37th in assists allowed per game (10.9) while Northwestern State ranks 188th (14.6).
The Demons rank 92nd in steals per game (6.7) while the Lions rank 182nd in steals allowed per game (7.7).
Northwestern State blocks 4.2 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 56th in the NCAA. Southeastern Louisiana ranks 138th in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
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The Lions have outscored opponents by an average of 1.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Southeastern Louisiana has lost by an average of 5.7 points.
During their last five games, the Demons have scored an average of 64.2 points per game (1.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.6 points per game (5.6 below their season average).
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