The Southern University Jaguars (1-10) welcome the California Baptist Lancers (6-5) to F.G. Clark Center. The Jaguars will attempt to put an end to their six-game losing streak. The game is scheduled to start at 3:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 19, 2018.
California Baptist Lancers vs. Southern University Jaguars ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Jaguars were blown out by the Alabama Crimson Tide, 82-62, while the Lancers defeated the San Diego Christian Hawks, 87-71.
California Baptist played a nearly flawless game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 27.8 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.597. For those same stats, San Diego Christian had marks of 5.7 and 0.500, respectively. Southern University, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (18.0 vs. 22.9). Southern University rallied around Eddie Reese, who had 16 points. Milan Acquaah, meanwhile had a good game for California Baptist, recording 22 points and six assists.
Acquaah has really been playing well as of late for California Baptist, averaging 0 points over the last five games.
It will be a showdown of opposite paces as the fast-breaking Lancers (ranked 45th in the nation in possessions per game) will look to push the more half-court-oriented Jaguars (201st in possessions per game).
California Baptist Lancers vs. Southern University Jaguars Betting Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Southern University, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- California Baptist ranks 40th in three pointers attempted per game (26.7) while Southern University ranks 250th (17.4).
- The Lancers rank 43rd in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Jaguars rank 149th (4.5).
- California Baptist ranks 48th in steals allowed per game (5.6) while Southern University ranks 63rd (5.8).
- The Lancers rank 43rd in rebounds per game (39.5) while the Jaguars rank 237th (30.0).
- California Baptist ranks 27th in assists allowed per game (10.5) while Southern University ranks 217th (16.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Jaguars have scored an average of 60.8 points per game (7.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 84.0 points per game (0.3 below their season average).
- The Lancers have been outscored by an average of 5.8 points in their last five games. On the season, California Baptist has defeated opponents by an average of 6.5 points.
