Presbyterian Blue Hose vs Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Blue Hose versus the Lumberjacks? Tip off is at at 7:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Johnson Coliseum in Nacogdoches, TX. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 138 points, and Stephen F. Austin is favored by -9 at home against Presbyterian.

PRESBYTERIAN BLUE HOSE VS STEPHEN F. AUSTIN LUMBERJACKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Presbyterian Blue Hose +9

This game will be played at Johnson Coliseum at 7:30 ET on Thursday, November 21st.

WHY BET THE PRESBYTERIAN BLUE HOSE:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Lumberjacks.
• Even though we have Stephen F. Austin winning straight-up, we like Presbyterian at +9.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 138 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Are Presbyterian Ready for a Road Win?

Presbyterian Blue Hose Recent Game/Games

Presbyterian fell to Kennesaw State 85-67 on Saturday, November 16th. The Blue Hose were +4.5 point underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 152, just under the O/U line of 158.

Presbyterian struggled early, trailing 46-27 at halftime, but showed some resilience in the 2nd half, scoring 40 points while allowing 39.

Simeon Cottle’s sharpshooting from beyond the arc, hitting 5 of 6 threes, led him to a game-high 27 points in 30 minutes for Presbyterian. As a team, the Blue Hose connected on 38.5% of their three-point attempts, going 5 for 13 from deep.

Presbyterian shot 44.9% from the field overall, with a 47.2% mark on two-point attempts. They also made 18 of 28 free throws, finishing with a 64.3% free-throw percentage. Jonah Pierce contributed a double-double, scoring 14 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.

Presbyterian’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 85 points on 44% shooting from the field. The Blue Hose allowed 15 two-point field goals on 33 attempts, a 45% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, Presbyterian’s opponents shot 44%, hitting 11 of 25 three-point attempts. The Blue Hose also sent them to the free-throw line 29 times, where they made 22, a 75% clip. Presbyterian gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.

Can Stephen F. Austin Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?

Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Recent Game/Games

In their latest outing, the Lumberjacks fell 59-49 to Arkansas State on Saturday, November 16th. Entering the game as +9.5 point underdogs, SFA not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 30-24 at halftime, the Lumberjacks couldn’t mount a comeback, scoring 25 points in the 2nd half while allowing 29. The game’s total points of 108 fell well short of the 150-point O/U line.

Stephen F. Austin’s offense struggled in their last game, managing just 49 points on 31.5% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 33.3%, with two-point shooting at 36.8% and three-point shooting at a dismal 18.8% (3/16). The Lumberjacks also shot 57.1% from the free-throw line, hitting 12 of 21 attempts.

Taryn Todd was a bright spot, scoring 21 points on 7/12 shooting, including 4/5 from beyond the arc. He also added 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Kyle Hayman contributed 12 points and 6 rebounds, while Nana Antwi-Boasiako had 11 points and 12 boards.

Stephen F. Austin’s defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 59 points on 31% shooting from the field. The Lumberjacks limited their opponent’s two-point attempts to 11/31, or 35%.

From beyond the arc, Stephen F. Austin’s defense allowed 8 threes on 30 attempts, a 26% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 13, shooting 46%.