Expect a fast-paced game when the Southeastern Louisiana Lions (5-14, 2-6 SthLnd) head to Northwestern State to play the Demons (7-10, 4-4 SthLnd). The game will air on ESPN 3 at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.
Southeastern Louisiana Lions at Northwestern State Demons Betting Odds
Both teams lost in their last game. The Demons fell to the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks, 69-62, while the Lions were defeated by the McNeese State Cowboys, 77-61.
Southeastern Louisiana forced McNeese State into a turnover percentage of 26.5 (above their season average of 20.3) while Northwestern State did an excellent job of making free throws (20-23; 87.0 percent). Northwestern State received a boost from Chudier Bile, who recorded 26 points and nine rebounds. Maxwell Starwood led the way for Southeastern Louisiana, recording 17 points, six rebounds and six steals.
The Lions dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the most recent matchup, Southeastern Louisiana won 69-55. The Lions’ 17.0 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Demons, who had a mark of 29.4. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
There should be a fair amount of transition offense in this meeting that showcases two of the NCAA’s more up-and-down teams. Northwestern State ranks 34th in possessions per game (73.5) and Southeastern Louisiana is 36th (73.4).
Southeastern Louisiana Lions vs. Northwestern State Demons Betting Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Northwestern State, ATS Winner – Northwestern State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Northwestern State ranks 47th in rebounds per game (39.1) while Southeastern Louisiana ranks 258th (32.4).
- The Demons rank 152nd in assists per game (12.7) while the Lions rank 210th in assists allowed per game (14.7).
- Northwestern State averages 23.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 110th in the nation. Southeastern Louisiana ranks 113th in three pointers allowed per game (21.0).
- The Demons rank 27th in blocks per game (4.8) while the Lions rank 204th (1.7).
- Southeastern Louisiana ranks 43rd in steals per game (8.1) while Northwestern State ranks 208th in steals allowed per game (8.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Lions have scored an average of 59.6 points per game (6.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.0 points per game (6.8 below their season average).
- The Demons have outscored opponents by an average of 3.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Northwestern State has lost by an average of 3.0 points.
