Central Arkansas Bears at Southeastern Louisiana Lions Free Prediction 01/05/19

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The Central Arkansas Bears (5-9, 0-1 SthLnd) head to University Center to take on the Southeastern Louisiana Lions (4-10, 0-1 SthLnd). The Bears look to end a five-game road losing streak. The game begins at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.

Central Arkansas Bears at Southeastern Louisiana Lions Betting Odds

Both teams fell in their last contest. The Lions lost big to the 23rd-ranked LSU Tigers, 94-63, while the Bears lost to the Missouri Tigers, 68-55.

Central Arkansas had a better free throw rate (0.082 vs. 0.094) while Southeastern Louisiana had a better effective field goal percentage (0.472 vs. 0.530). Parker Edwards played a pivotal role for Southeastern Louisiana with 25 points. Meanwhile, Central Arkansas was led by Eddy Kayouloud, who put up 19 points and six rebounds.

The Lions dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the most recent game, Southeastern Louisiana won 89-84. Southeastern Louisiana’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Central Arkansas. The Lions had a rate of 0.310, while the Bears posted a mark of 0.123. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.

This has potential to be an error-filled game for the offense of Central Arkansas. Central Arkansas ranks 289th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.0 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Southeastern Louisiana forces the 33rd-most turnovers in the nation (23.0 percent).

Central Arkansas Bears at Southeastern Louisiana Lions Pick

Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Southeastern Louisiana, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Southeastern Louisiana ranks 41st in assists allowed per game (11.1) while Central Arkansas ranks 207th (15.6).
  • The Lions rank 148th in rebounds allowed per game (35.8) while the Bears rank 225th (38.8).
  • Central Arkansas ranks 140th in steals per game (5.8) while Southeastern Louisiana ranks 157th in steals allowed per game (7.6).
  • The Lions rank seventh in three pointers allowed per game (17.3) while the Bears rank 145th (23.2).
  • Central Arkansas ranks 28th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while Southeastern Louisiana ranks 150th (4.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Bears have outscored opponents by an average of 4.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Central Arkansas has lost by an average of 4.9 points.
  • During their last five games, the Lions have scored an average of 57.0 points per game (3.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.8 points per game (1.7 above their season average).