The Southeastern Louisiana Lions (3-6) travel to Montagne Center to take on the Lamar Cardinals (6-5). The Lions look to end their five-game road losing streak, while the Cardinals attempt to lengthen their five-game home winning streak. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 18, 2019.
Southeastern Louisiana Lions at Lamar Cardinals ATS Odds
In their last game, the Cardinals got blown out by the TCU Horned Frogs, 79-50, while the Lions beat the Southern-New Orleans Knights, 79-74.
Southeastern Louisiana played a nearly perfect game. They had a solid free throw rate of 0.279 (above their season average of 0.146) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.3 (above their season average of 31.0). Southern-New Orleans had marks of 0.095 and 26.5, respectively, for those same stats. Lamar, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.123 vs. 0.029). Lamar rallied around Avery Sullivan, who recorded 14 points and 13 rebounds. Ty Brewer, meanwhile had a good outing for Southeastern Louisiana, contributing 27 points and 12 rebounds.
The Lions won the only contest between these two teams last season, 76-69. Making free throws was one of Southeastern Louisiana’s largest strengths. They were 18-22 (81.8 percent), while the Cardinals were just 15-22 (68.2 percent).
This game should be a showdown of contrasting paces. Lamar ranks 84th in possessions per game (71.7) while Southeastern Louisiana is 235th (68.7) dating back to the 2018-19 season. Also, the Lions’ 268th-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 98.6) will face a difficult test against the Cardinals’ 52nd-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 96.3).
Southeastern Louisiana Lions at Lamar Cardinals Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Lamar, ATS Winner – Southeastern Louisiana, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Southeastern Louisiana ranks 32nd in three pointers allowed per game (19.0) while Lamar ranks 204th (22.0).
- The Cardinals rank eighth in steals per game (8.9) while the Lions rank 143rd in steals allowed per game (7.1).
- Southeastern Louisiana averages 13.3 assists per game, which ranks 126th in the nation. Lamar ranks 162nd in assists allowed per game (14.5).
- The Lions rank 60th in rebounds allowed per game (32.8) while the Cardinals rank 231st (33.7).
- Lamar ranks ninth in blocks per game (3.7) while Southeastern Louisiana ranks 151st (2.4).
