The Southern University Jaguars (3-8) and the California Baptist Lancers (6-4) battle at CBU Events Center. The Jaguars can put an end to an eight-game road losing streak. Action gets underway at 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 18, 2019.
Southern University Jaguars at California Baptist Lancers ATS Odds
In their last game, the Lancers easily got past the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats, 87-68, while the Jaguars were blown out by the 18th-ranked Butler Bulldogs, 66-41.
California Baptist’s 0.642 effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Bethune-Cookman, who had a mark of 0.396. The Lancers’ mark was above their season average of 0.513, while the Wildcats’ was below their season average of 0.477. Southern University, on the other hand, held Butler to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.9 (below their season average of 28.2). California Baptist rallied around De’jon Davis, who had 16 points and 13 rebounds. Isaiah Rollins, meanwhile played a key role for Southern University with 13 points and six rebounds.
The Lancers won the only game between these two teams last year, 79-76. The Lancers’ offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over the Jaguars. California Baptist had a rate of 30.0, while Southern University posted a mark of 20.7. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
The productive offense of California Baptist (58th in the NCAA with an offensive efficiency of 109.7) will battle against the bottom-tier defense of Southern University (297th in the country with a defensive efficiency of 105.7). The Lancers figure to have the edge on that end of the court. Moreover, the Jaguars are among the country’s elite on the offensive backboards, ranking 49th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.9 percent). The Lancers, however, rank 47th at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 75.9 percent.
Southern University Jaguars at California Baptist Lancers Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – California Baptist, ATS Winner – California Baptist, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- California Baptist ranks 31st in three pointers attempted per game (27.1) while Southern University ranks 200th (19.7).
- The Jaguars average 7.1 steals per game, which ranks 87th in the nation. The Lancers rank 110th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
- California Baptist ranks 107th in blocks per game (3.1) while Southern University ranks 125th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
- The Lancers average 40.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 26th in the nation. The Jaguars rank 115th in rebounds allowed per game (34.5).
- California Baptist averages 14.4 assists per game, which ranks 79th in the NCAA. Southern University ranks 135th in assists allowed per game (12.9).
Bettings Trends:
- The Jaguars’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 16.0, up from 5.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Lancers have scored an average of 75.4 points per game (4.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.6 points per game (2.5 below their season average).
