Monmouth Hawks vs Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Monmouth vs Stephen F. Austin NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Nacogdoches.

Monmouth vs Stephen F. Austin Prediction

Betting on today's Hawks and Lumberjacks game? Catch the action at Johnson Coliseum in Nacogdoches, TX, as the Lumberjacks hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 139.5 points, and Stephen F. Austin is favored by -7.5 vs. Monmouth.

Monmouth vs. Stephen F. Austin Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Monmouth Hawks at Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
Where: Nacogdoches at Johnson Coliseum
Date: Friday, November 22nd
Betting Odds SFAUS -7.5, MONM +300 | SFAUS -400 O/U 139.5

Hawks Preview: Are the Hawks Ready for a Road Win?

Monmouth's season hit another bump with a 72-62 road loss to Youngstown State on Thursday. The Hawks, who entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs, not only failed to cover the spread but also saw the total points fall short of the 145.5 O/U line, with the game ending at 134 points.

Monmouth appeared poised for an upset, leading 38-29 at halftime. However, they faltered in the second half, managing just 24 points while allowing 43, leading to their defeat.

Hawks Offense Breakdown

Monmouth struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 31.4% from the field and 27.8% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 34.3%, and they managed only 10 assists as a team.

Jaret Valencia led the Hawks with 18 points and 8 rebounds, while EJ Farmer and Nico Galette each added 16 points. Monmouth grabbed 18 offensive rebounds and shot 72.2% from the free-throw line.

Hawks Team Defense

Monmouth's defense gave up 72 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 41% from the field (23/56). Inside the arc, they allowed 15 two-point baskets on 29 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.

From three-point range, Monmouth's defense held their opponents to 8 made threes on 27 attempts, a 29% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 27 times, where they made 18, shooting 66%. Monmouth allowed 10 offensive rebounds.

Lumberjacks Preview: Can Stephen F. Austin Lock in a Home Win?

Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Recent Game/Games

Stephen F. Austin suffered a disappointing 58-55 loss to Presbyterian on Thursday, November 21st. The Lumberjacks were -8 point favorites heading into the game but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 113, falling short of the O/U line of 134.5.

After leading 30-22 at halftime, SFA struggled in the second half, scoring only 22 points while allowing 30. This collapse cost them the game and a chance to cover the spread.

Lumberjacks Offense Breakdown

Stephen F. Austin struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 55 points with a field goal percentage of 38.9%. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.6%, and they hit only 23.5% of their three-point attempts, going 4-for-17 from deep.

The Lumberjacks also had a tough time at the free-throw line, shooting 40.9% on 9-of-22 attempts. Jonah Pierce led the way with 15 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 63.6% from the field. Kyle Hayman added 12 points, while Kory Mincy and Carl Parrish each contributed 11 points.

Lumberjacks Team Defense

Stephen F. Austin's defense was solid, holding their opponent to just 58 points on 38% shooting from the field. They gave up 17 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, a 45% success rate for the opposing team.

From beyond the arc, the Lumberjacks limited their opponent to 4 made threes on 17 attempts, just 23% shooting. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 9, shooting 40% from the stripe.

Hawks vs Lumberjacks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Hawks last ten road games, the team averaged 66 points per game while allowing 80. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 3-7, while going 1-9 straight-up.
Across the Lumberjacks last ten home games, the team averaged 62 points per game while allowing 74. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-9, while going 2-8 straight-up.
Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the Hawks have a straight up record of 0-5. But, their mark vs the spread was just 2-3.
Through their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Lumberjacks have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 2-3.