The Southeastern Louisiana Lions (4-12, 0-3 SthLnd) will attempt to put an end to their eight-game losing streak when they take on the Lamar Cardinals (8-9, 1-3 SthLnd) at University Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 16, 2019.
Lamar Cardinals vs. Southeastern Louisiana Lions Free Prediction
The Cardinals are hoping for a better outcome after their 75-68 loss to the Central Arkansas Bears in their last contest. Central Arkansas’ 0.653 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Lamar, who had a mark of 0.422. The Bears’ mark was above their season average of 0.498, while the Cardinals’ was below their season average of 0.510. Christian Barrett had a solid outing for Lamar, putting up 16 points and nine rebounds.
In the Lions’ last outing, they lost a tough one to the Abilene Christian Wildcats, 75-72. Abilene Christian’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over Southeastern Louisiana. The Wildcats had a rate of 11.0 (better than their season average of 16.1), while the Lions posted a mark of 16.8. With 15 points and 11 rebounds, Southeastern Louisiana’s Moses Greenwood put together a good performance.
Southeastern Louisiana might have a difficult time finding the bottom of the net as they clash against one of the nation’s best defenses. Lamar ranks 35th in defensive efficiency, while the Lions rank 345th in offensive efficiency. Ball security could be troublesome for the Cardinals. They rank 301st at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 21.5 percent), while the Lions force the 54th-most turnovers in the nation (opponents’ turnover percentage of 22.4 percent).
After the Lions won the sole game against the Cardinals last season, 63-58, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. Southeastern Louisiana had a better effective field goal percentage (0.509 vs. 0.424). Lamar, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (15.5 vs. 20.8).
Lamar Cardinals at Southeastern Louisiana Lions ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Southeastern Louisiana, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Lamar ranks 23rd in rebounds per game (40.4) while Southeastern Louisiana ranks 227th (32.9).
The Cardinals average 9.8 steals per game, which ranks eighth in the nation. The Lions rank 169th in steals allowed per game (7.8).
Southeastern Louisiana ranks 34th in assists allowed per game (10.8) while Lamar ranks 188th (15.2).
The Lions rank fifth in three pointers allowed per game (16.8) while the Cardinals rank 138th (22.8).
Lamar averages 3.2 blocks per game, which ranks 109th in the NCAA. Southeastern Louisiana ranks 140th in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
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The Cardinals’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.0, up from 9.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Lions have scored an average of 67.0 points per game (4.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.8 points per game (0.1 above their season average).
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