Expect a fast-paced game when the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (12-2, 3-0 SthLnd) travel to New Orleans to take on the Privateers (4-9, 0-3 SthLnd). The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020.
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks at New Orleans Privateers Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Privateers lost to the Lamar Cardinals, 74-67, while the Lumberjacks defeated the Southeastern Louisiana Lions, 82-71.
Stephen F. Austin dominated every facet of the game. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.434 (above their season average of 0.277) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 41.9 (above their season average of 37.1). Southeastern Louisiana was 0.211 and 26.5, respectively, for those same stats. New Orleans, meanwhile, had a free throw rate of 0.354 (above their season average of 0.255). New Orleans was led by Bryson Robinson, who contributed 21 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Kevon Harris was a key piece for Stephen F. Austin with 21 points and 11 rebounds.
The Privateers won the only contest between these two teams last season, 68-61. New Orleans’ 0.540 effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Stephen F. Austin, who had a mark of 0.400. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
There could be plenty of transition action in this battle that showcases a pair of the country’s more up-and-down teams. New Orleans ranks 36th in possessions per game (74.0) and Stephen F. Austin is 10th (77.3). Additionally, the Lumberjacks rank 47th in effective field goal percentage (0.540), whereas the porous defense of the Privateers ranks 312th with an effective field goal percentage allowed of 0.531.
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks at New Orleans Privateers Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Stephen F. Austin, ATS Winner – Stephen F. Austin, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Stephen F. Austin ranks 76th in rebounds per game (38.4) while New Orleans ranks 239th (32.5).
- The Lumberjacks rank 264th in three pointers attempted per game (16.5) while the Privateers rank 272nd (15.6).
- Stephen F. Austin blocks 3.1 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 115th in the nation. New Orleans ranks 120th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
- The Lumberjacks rank 59th in assists per game (14.9) while the Privateers rank 221st in assists allowed per game (15.8).
- Stephen F. Austin averages 11.1 steals per game, which ranks second in the NCAA. New Orleans ranks 146th in steals allowed per game (7.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Privateers have scored an average of 75.0 points per game (1.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 78.8 points per game (3.3 above their season average).
- The Lumberjacks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 17.2, up from 15.9 for the season.
