The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (4-10, 2-2 BigSky) will be at Centrum Arena to clash against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds (6-7, 1-3 BigSky) in a BigSky matchup. The game gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs. Southern Utah Thunderbirds Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Thunderbirds defeated the Weber State Wildcats 90-82, while the Lumberjacks beat the Idaho State Bengals 81-69.
The Lumberjacks knocked down 19 of their 20 free throws (95.0 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.646 (above their season average of 0.486). The Thunderbirds, on the other hand, had a superb turnover percentage of 9.9 (better than their season average of 16.4) and held the Wildcats to an effective field goal percentage of 0.426 (below their season average of 0.535). Southern Utah was led by Andre Adams, who had 18 points and 11 rebounds. Ted McCree played a pivotal role for Northern Arizona with 16 points.
The Thunderbirds dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in both contests. In the last contest, Southern Utah won 63-54. Southern Utah had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.438 vs. 0.295). Northern Arizona, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (28.9 vs. 17.6). This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
It will be a battle of conflicting styles as the up-and-down Thunderbirds will look to push the more half-court-oriented Lumberjacks. The Thunderbirds currently rank 12th in possessions per game while the Lumberjacks are 154th.
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks at Southern Utah Thunderbirds Free Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Southern Utah, ATS Winner – Northern Arizona, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Southern Utah ranks 66th in rebounds per game (38.4) while Northern Arizona ranks 230th (32.6).
- The Lumberjacks rank 22nd in steals allowed per game (5.1) while the Thunderbirds rank 86th (6.2).
- Southern Utah averages 11.8 assists per game, which ranks 191st in the country. Northern Arizona ranks 207th in assists allowed per game (15.4).
- The Thunderbirds rank 78th in three pointers attempted per game (24.8) while the Lumberjacks rank 228th in three pointers allowed per game (26.1).
- Northern Arizona ranks 49th in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while Southern Utah ranks 117th (3.9).
Bettings Trends:
- The Lumberjacks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.8, down from 7.6 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Thunderbirds have scored an average of 69.0 points per game (8.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 88.4 points per game (9.9 above their season average).
