Presbyterian Blue Hose vs Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Matchup

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

Presbyterian vs Stephen F. Austin Prediction

The Blue Hose and Lumberjacks are set to face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The Lumberjacks will host the game at Johnson Coliseum in Nacogdoches, TX. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 138 points, and Stephen F. Austin is favored by -9 vs. Presbyterian.

Presbyterian vs. Stephen F. Austin Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Presbyterian Blue Hose at Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
  • Where: Nacogdoches at Johnson Coliseum
  • Date: Thursday, November 21st
  • Betting Odds SFAUS -9, PRESB +291 | SFAUS -379 O/U 138

Blue Hose Preview: Will the Blue Hose Make it Happen on the Road?

Presbyterian Blue Hose Recent Game/Games

Presbyterian dropped their recent game against Kennesaw State, losing 85-67 on Saturday, November 16th. The Blue Hose were +4.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 152, just under the O/U line of 158.

Presbyterian struggled early, trailing 46-27 at halftime. They managed to score 40 points in the 2nd half while holding Kennesaw State to 39, but the early deficit was too much to overcome.

Blue Hose Offense Breakdown

Simeon Cottle's sharpshooting from beyond the arc was a key factor in Presbyterian's offensive performance, as he hit 5 of 6 threes, finishing with 27 points and 4 assists. The Blue Hose shot 38.5% from deep as a team, with Adrian Wooley connecting on 3 of 4 attempts, and Jamahri Harvey adding 3 threes at a 60% clip.

Overall, Presbyterian shot 44.9% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 49%. They hit 17 of 36 two-point attempts (47.2%) and went 18 of 28 from the free-throw line (64.3%). Jonah Pierce contributed a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds, while the team grabbed 10 offensive boards and recorded 10 assists.

Blue Hose Team Defense

Presbyterian's defense struggled, giving up 85 points on 44% shooting from the field. They allowed 11 threes, with the opposing team hitting 44% from beyond the arc.

At the free-throw line, the other team went 22/29, shooting 75%. Presbyterian also gave up 13 offensive rebounds.

Lumberjacks Preview: Can The Lumberjacks Secure a Home Victory?

Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Recent Game/Games

Stephen F. Austin dropped to 0-2 on the season after a 59-49 road loss to Arkansas State on Saturday. The Lumberjacks, who were +9.5 point underdogs, didn’t cover the spread in this one.

Trailing 30-24 at halftime, SFA couldn’t close the gap, scoring 25 points in the 2nd half while allowing 29. The game’s total points (108) fell well short of the 150-point O/U line.

Lumberjacks Offense Breakdown

Stephen F. Austin struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 49 points with a field goal percentage of 31.5%. Their effective field goal percentage was 33.3%, and they hit only 18.8% from beyond the arc, going 3-for-16.

At the free-throw line, the Lumberjacks shot 57.1%, making 12 of 21 attempts. Taryn Todd was a bright spot, scoring 21 points on 7-of-12 shooting, including 4-of-5 from three-point range, while also contributing 6 rebounds and 4 assists.

Lumberjacks Team Defense

Stephen F. Austin put on a defensive clinic, holding their opponent to just 59 points on 31% shooting from the field. The Lumberjacks were particularly effective inside, limiting their opponent to 35% shooting on two-point attempts.

From beyond the arc, Stephen F. Austin's defense was just as stingy, with their opponent hitting only 8 of 30 three-point attempts for 26%. The Lumberjacks also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted just 13 of those attempts for 46%.

Blue Hose vs Lumberjacks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across their last five road contests, Presbyterian has a 4-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 0-5, while averaging 71 points per game.
  • In their last ten games at home, the Lumberjacks have a straight up record of 2-8 while going 1-9 vs. the spread. The team averaged 62 points per game in this stretch.
  • Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Presbyterian has an ATS mark of 7-2-1 while going 2-8 straight up.
  • Across their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Lumberjacks have an overall record of 4-1 while going 2-3 against the spread.

Presbyterian vs Stephen F. Austin Prediction & Free Pick

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