The Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks (4-4) go head-to-head with the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (5-3) at Fant-Ewing Coliseum. The game begins at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 15, 2018.
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks at Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks ATS Prediction
In the Lumberjacks’ last outing, they defeated the Texas Wesleyan Rams, 83-71. Stephen F. Austin’s 12.7 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Texas Wesleyan, who had a mark of 27.2. With 21 points on 7-for-14 shooting, Shannon Bogues was the top scorer from either team.
The Warhawks defeated the Jackson State Tigers in their last game, 75-66. The Warhawks had a better free throw rate (0.302 vs. 0.232) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.557 vs. 0.473). Daishon Smith was the top scorer from either team with 24 points on 6-for-8 shooting from the field.
The Lumberjacks won the sole game against the Warhawks last season, 68-65. Stephen F. Austin had a much better turnover percentage (12.5 vs. 20.7). Louisiana-Monroe, meanwhile, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.568 vs. 0.510).
Louisiana-Monroe might struggle to put up points as they go head-to-head against one of the country’s best defenses. Stephen F. Austin ranks 58th in defensive efficiency, while the Warhawks rank 213th in offensive efficiency since the 2017-18 season.
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks vs. Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Louisiana-Monroe ranks 84th in three pointers attempted per game (24.3) while Stephen F. Austin ranks 246th (18.8).
The Warhawks rank 35th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Lumberjacks rank 184th (7.3).
Stephen F. Austin ranks 38th in rebounds allowed per game (31.8) while Louisiana-Monroe ranks 173rd (35.8).
The Lumberjacks rank 112th in assists per game (14.2) while the Warhawks rank 183rd in assists allowed per game (14.2).
Stephen F. Austin blocks 3.3 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 115th in the NCAA. Louisiana-Monroe ranks 161st in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
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