The Miami Hurricanes (1-0) challenge the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (2-0) at the Watsco Center. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 13, 2018, and will air on ESPNU.
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks vs. Miami Hurricanes Free Prediction
In the Lumberjacks’ last matchup, they defeated the Southwestern Assemblies of God Lions, 68-67. Stephen F. Austin’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over Southwestern Assemblies of God. The Lumberjacks had a rate of 37.9, while the Lions posted a mark of 27.6. Stephen F. Austin was lifted by Kevon Harris, who led the team in scoring with 18 points on 6-for-11 shooting.
The Hurricanes had no trouble getting past the Lehigh Mountain Hawks in their last contest, 83-62. The Hurricanes had a much better free throw rate (0.377 vs. 0.197) and had a much better turnover percentage (12.8 vs. 20.4). With 19 points and 12 rebounds, Miami’s Anthony Lawrence II put together a solid game.
Ball security could play an integral role in this contest. Since the 2017-18 season, Miami has committed the 59th-fewest miscues in the nation (turnover percentage of 16.8 percent), while the gambling defense of Stephen F. Austin has forced the most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 27.2 percent). It will also be a showdown of opposite paces as the up-and-down Lumberjacks rank 37th in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Hurricanes rank 254th.
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Miami ranks 88th in steals allowed per game (5.7) while Stephen F. Austin ranks 254th (7.4).
The Hurricanes average 4.2 blocks per game, which ranks 55th in the nation. The Lumberjacks rank 173rd in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
Stephen F. Austin ranks 30th in rebounds allowed per game (31.7) while Miami ranks 137th (34.3).
The Hurricanes rank 186th in three pointers attempted per game (21.5) while the Lumberjacks rank 279th (18.6).
Stephen F. Austin ranks 111th in assists per game (14.4) while Miami ranks 131st in assists allowed per game (13.0).
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