The Northwestern State Demons (2-8) go head-to-head against the Southern University Jaguars (1-9) at Hirsch Coliseum. The game is scheduled to get underway at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 15, 2018.
Southern University Jaguars vs. Northwestern State Demons Free Prediction
In the Jaguars’ last outing, they were dismantled by the Alabama Crimson Tide, 82-62. Alabama’s rebounding was their largest strength. The Crimson Tide had more offensive rebounds (16 vs. 11), defensive rebounds (29 vs. 20) and total rebounds (45 vs. 31). Eddie Reese led Southern University in scoring with 16 points on 5-for-9 shooting.
The Demons had no trouble getting past the Centenary Gentlemen in their last game, 102-62. The Demons had a much better free throw rate (0.250 vs. 0.069) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (44.2 vs. 28.0). Ishmael Lane was the top scorer from either team with 15 points on 6-for-9 shooting from the field.
This game should be a battle of opposite paces. Northwestern State has preferred to play quickly (95th in possessions per game), while Southern University has been more half-court-oriented (213th in possessions per game).
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Southern University ranks 22nd in steals allowed per game (4.9) while Northwestern State ranks 203rd (8.1).
The Jaguars rank 120th in rebounds allowed per game (34.2) while the Demons rank 282nd (41.4).
Southern University ranks 115th in three pointers allowed per game (21.6) while Northwestern State ranks 251st (26.1).
The Demons average 3.4 blocks per game, which ranks 104th in the country. The Jaguars rank 191st in blocks allowed per game (4.9).
Northwestern State averages 9.2 assists per game, which ranks 264th in the NCAA. Southern University ranks 252nd in assists allowed per game (16.7).
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The Jaguars’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 23.2, up from 17.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Demons have scored an average of 69.2 points per game (7.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 79.4 points per game (1.5 above their season average).
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