It will be a battle between SthLnd opponents when the Central Arkansas Bears (6-10, 1-2 SthLnd) welcome the Lamar Cardinals (8-8, 1-2 SthLnd) to the Farris Center. The game is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Lamar Cardinals vs. Central Arkansas Bears ATS Prediction
The last time the Cardinals played, they were defeated by the New Orleans Privateers, 78-71. New Orleans’ 0.525 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Lamar, who had a rate of 0.398. The Privateers’ mark was above their season average of 0.485, while the Cardinals’ was below their season average of 0.517. Christian Barrett played well for Lamar, contributing 16 points and 12 rebounds.
The Bears fell to the Sam Houston State Bearkats in their last game, 78-69. Sam Houston State’s 12.9 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Central Arkansas, who had a mark of 21.3. The Bearkats’ mark was better than their season average of 15.5. With 27 points on 8-for-14 shooting, Thatch Unruh was the game’s high scorer.
Central Arkansas might struggle to put up points as they battle against one of the nation’s best defenses. Lamar currently ranks 28th in defensive efficiency while the Bears rank 310th in offensive efficiency.
After the Bears won both contests against the Cardinals last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last contest, Central Arkansas won 67-57. The Bears made 18 of their 24 free throws (75.0 percent) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.521 vs. 0.403).
Lamar Cardinals at Central Arkansas Bears Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Central Arkansas, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Lamar averages 40.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 18th in the country. Central Arkansas ranks 207th in rebounds allowed per game (37.9).
The Cardinals rank 70th in assists per game (15.1) while the Bears rank 208th in assists allowed per game (15.4).
Lamar ranks fifth in steals per game (10.1) while Central Arkansas ranks 127th (5.9).
The Bears rank 33rd in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Cardinals rank 122nd (4.1).
Central Arkansas averages 23.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 119th in the country. Lamar ranks 137th in three pointers allowed per game (22.8).
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The Cardinals’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 29.2, up from 10.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bears have scored an average of 70.4 points per game (0.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.0 points per game (2.7 below their season average).
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