The Southeastern Louisiana Lions (10-13, 6-4 SthLnd) will be at the Farris Center to square off with the Central Arkansas Bears (10-13, 5-5 SthLnd) in a SthLnd matchup. The game begins at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Southeastern Louisiana Lions at Central Arkansas Bears Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Bears fell to the Northwestern State Demons, 80-75, while the Lions defeated the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders, 64-58.
Southeastern Louisiana dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.391 (above their season average of 0.245) and a turnover percentage of 16.5 (better than their season average of 22.0). For those same stats, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi was 0.326 and 17.8, respectively. Central Arkansas, meanwhile, forced Northwestern State into a turnover percentage of 22.0 (above their season average of 18.7). Central Arkansas received a boost from Thatch Unruh, who finished with 33 points. Meanwhile, Marlain Veal was a key piece for Southeastern Louisiana with 27 points and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, DeAndre Jones led the Bears to a 73-71 win. He put up 18 points. Central Arkansas’ free throw rate was their largest strength over Southeastern Louisiana. The Bears had a rate of 0.313, while the Lions posted a mark of 0.214.
It might be a mistake-prone game for the Central Arkansas offense. Central Arkansas ranks 295th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.9 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Southeastern Louisiana forces the 46th-most turnovers in the NCAA (22.1 percent).
Southeastern Louisiana Lions vs. Central Arkansas Bears Free Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Central Arkansas, ATS Winner – Central Arkansas, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Southeastern Louisiana ranks 24th in assists allowed per game (10.8) while Central Arkansas ranks 209th (14.7).
- The Bears rank 36th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Lions rank 136th (3.7).
- Central Arkansas averages 6.3 steals per game, which ranks 118th in the NCAA. Southeastern Louisiana ranks 172nd in steals allowed per game (7.3).
- The Lions rank 57th in rebounds allowed per game (32.6) while the Bears rank 241st (37.7).
- Southeastern Louisiana ranks sixth in three pointers allowed per game (17.4) while Central Arkansas ranks 173rd (23.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Lions have outscored opponents by an average of 7.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Southeastern Louisiana has lost by an average of 3.3 points.
- During their last five games, the Bears have scored an average of 76.0 points per game (3.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 80.6 points per game (4.9 above their season average).
