The Alabama Crimson Tide (3-4) will be at home in Coleman Coliseum when they go head-to-head with the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (7-1). The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, December 6, 2019, and will air on ESPN 3.
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Crimson Tide were victorious over the Southern Miss Golden Eagles 83-68, while the Lumberjacks had no trouble getting past the Arlington Baptist Patriots 114-49.
Stephen F. Austin dominated every stat category in the game. They had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 58.6 (above their season average of 34.9) and a turnover percentage of 17.9 (better than their season average of 21.0). For those same stats, Arlington Baptist put up marks of 20.6 and 40.5, respectively. Meanwhile, Alabama’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Southern Miss. The Crimson Tide had a rate of 0.683 (above their season average of 0.494), while the Golden Eagles posted a mark of 0.519. James Bolden had a good game for Alabama, finishing with 23 points. Gavin Kensmil, meanwhile fueled Stephen F. Austin with 13 points and 10 rebounds.
The Crimson Tide won the lone game between these two teams last year, 79-69. Alabama’s free throw rate was their largest strength over Stephen F. Austin. The Crimson Tide had a rate of 0.230, while the Lumberjacks posted a mark of 0.074.
It could be a mistake-prone game for the Alabama offense. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, Alabama ranks 281st in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.4 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Stephen F. Austin has forced the seventh-most turnovers in the nation (24.9 percent).
Stephen F. Austin vs. Alabama Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Stephen F. Austin, ATS Winner – Stephen F. Austin, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Stephen F. Austin ranks 46th in steals per game (7.7) while Alabama ranks 271st (5.0).
- The Lumberjacks rank 104th in blocks allowed per game (3.1) while the Crimson Tide rank 226th (4.3).
- Alabama ranks 52nd in rebounds per game (38.3) while Stephen F. Austin ranks 121st in rebounds allowed per game (34.2).
- The Crimson Tide rank 65th in assists allowed per game (11.6) while the Lumberjacks rank 269th (14.9).
- Alabama ranks 73rd in three pointers allowed per game (20.4) while Stephen F. Austin ranks 232nd (23.6).
