The Sam Houston State Bearkats (3-3) welcome the UAPB Golden Lions (1-5) to Johnson Coliseum. The Golden Lions can snap a five-game road losing streak. Action gets underway at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 30, 2019.
UAPB Golden Lions at Sam Houston State Bearkats ATS Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Bearkats defeated the Bakersfield Roadrunners 74-65, while the Golden Lions beat the Champion Christian College Tigers 75-67.
UAPB played a nearly perfect game. They had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 51.6 (above their season average of 22.3) and a turnover percentage of 20.2 (better than their season average of 25.1). Champion Christian College had marks of 8.3 and 25.7, respectively, for those same stats. The Bearkats, on the other hand, knocked down 19 of their 21 free throws (90.5 percent), while the Roadrunners had a turnover percentage of 26.5 (above their season average of 16.1). Sam Houston State was lifted by Chad Bowie, who contributed 19 points. Markedric Bell, meanwhile played well for UAPB, recording 19 points, 10 rebounds and six assists.
The offensive glass could be a solid advantage for Sam Houston State in this matchup. The Bearkats rank 100th in offensive rebounding percentage (30.8 percent), while UAPB ranks 255th in defensive rebounding percentage (70.2 percent) since the 2018-19 season. It could also be a sloppy game for the offense of the Golden Lions, which ranks 346th in ball security (turnover percentage of 23.0 percent). They’ll be going up against the top-notch defense of the Bearkats, which has forced the 27th-most turnovers in the nation (22.3 percent).
UAPB Golden Lions vs. Sam Houston State Bearkats Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Sam Houston State, ATS Winner – Sam Houston State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Sam Houston State ranks 17th in assists per game (16.4) while UAPB ranks 281st (11.3).
- The Bearkats rank 139th in rebounds per game (36.1) while the Golden Lions rank 271st (33.2).
- The Bearkats rank 63rd in three pointers attempted per game (24.9) while the Golden Lions rank 311th (17.3).
- Sam Houston State averages 7.5 steals per game, which ranks 52nd in the country. UAPB ranks 278th in steals allowed per game (7.8).
