Expect a fast-paced game when the Central Arkansas Bears (6-15, 5-5 SthLnd) visit Northwestern State to play the Demons (8-11, 5-5 SthLnd). The game gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
Central Arkansas Bears at Northwestern State Demons ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Demons were victorious over the New Orleans Privateers 82-74, while the Bears won big over the Southeastern Louisiana Lions 88-68.
Central Arkansas dominated every facet of the game. They had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.417 (above their season average of 0.297) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.3 (above their season average of 27.4). For those same stats, Southeastern Louisiana had marks of 0.081 and 20.0, respectively. Meanwhile, Northwestern State’s 0.531 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over New Orleans, who had a mark of 0.421. The Demons’ mark was above their season average of 0.492, while the Privateers’ was below their season average of 0.508. Nikos Chougkaz had a good game for Northwestern State, contributing 13 points, 16 rebounds and six assists. Hayden Koval was a key piece for Central Arkansas with 18 points and 14 rebounds.
This was a highly contested series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Bears won the most recent game 70-63. Central Arkansas made nine of their 22 three pointers (40.9 percent). Northwestern State was, on the other hand, just 4-22 (18.2 percent). This will be the first contest of the year between these two teams.
There should be plenty of transition offense in this contest that showcases a pair of the country’s more up-and-down teams. Northwestern State currently ranks 26th in possessions per game (74.2) and Central Arkansas is fourth (78.0). Also, the Bears are among the country’s best at getting to the line, ranking fifth in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.303). The Demons, meanhwile, rank 319th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.290).
Central Arkansas at Northwestern State ATS Pick
Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Northwestern State, ATS Winner – Northwestern State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Northwestern State averages 39.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 33rd in the nation. Central Arkansas ranks 271st in rebounds allowed per game (39.2).
- The Demons rank 21st in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while the Bears rank 108th (3.4).
- Northwestern State ranks 187th in steals per game (5.5) while Central Arkansas ranks 214th in steals allowed per game (9.4).
- The Bears rank 76th in assists per game (14.4) while the Demons rank 192nd in assists allowed per game (14.0).
- Northwestern State ranks 126th in three pointers attempted per game (22.6) while Central Arkansas ranks 237th in three pointers allowed per game (24.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bears have outscored opponents by an average of 3.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Central Arkansas has lost by an average of 10.2 points.
- During their last five games, the Demons have scored an average of 74.8 points per game (2.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.8 points per game (1.7 above their season average).
