The Baylor Bears (6-3) clash with the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (5-4) at the Ferrell Center. The game is scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 18, 2018.
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks vs. Baylor Bears Betting Prediction
In the Lumberjacks’ last contest, they beat the Texas Wesleyan Rams, 83-71. Stephen F. Austin’s 12.7 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Texas Wesleyan, who had a rate of 27.2. Stephen F. Austin received a boost from Shannon Bogues, who was the top scorer from either team with 21 points on 7-for-14 shooting.
The Bears lost a close one to the Texas Southern Tigers in their last contest, 72-69. Texas Southern’s 0.250 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Baylor, who had a rate of 0.045. Baylor’s King McClure had a solid performance, leading both teams in scoring with 23 points on 10-for-18 shooting.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, Baylor should have a substantial advantage. Dating back to last season, the Bears defense ranks 25th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.473), while the Stephen F. Austin offense ranks 225th in effective field goal percentage (0.536).
Stephen F. Austin vs. Baylor Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Baylor ranks 50th in assists allowed per game (14.0) while Stephen F. Austin ranks 204th (13.4).
The Bears rank 129th in three pointers attempted per game (18.9) while the Lumberjacks rank 222nd in three pointers allowed per game (20.9).
Both of these teams are exceptional at blocking the ball. Baylor is fourth in the country with 4.9 blocks per game while Stephen F. Austin is 51st with 3.3 blocks per game.
The Lumberjacks rank 21st in rebounds allowed per game (31.9) while the Bears rank 65th (32.3).
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