The Sam Houston State Bearkats host Stephen F. Austin on Wednesday, looking to build on their 12-17 mark against the 17-11 Lumberjacks in college hoops action at Bernard Johnson Coliseum.

The Bearkats currently sports a 12-17 record overall in NCAAB action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 0-4 ATS. The Lumberjacks are 17-11 and 0-1 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Bearkats produce a 1-3 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the Lumberjacks have gone 1-0 against the number.



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Power Rankings / Prediction:
This game puts the Bearkats, most recently No. 143 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Lumberjacks, who rate No. 203 in the latest survey. Meanwhile, math and computer-based handicapping simulations run on this game predict a potential 66-58 victory for the Lumberjacks.



How They Match Up:
Offensively, the game matches up Sam Houston State's No. 329 nationally ranked offense (59.3 points per game) against a Lumberjacks defense that sits as the No. 5 at 55 PPG. The Bearkats have been averaging 41.7% from the field, less than the Lumberjacks have managed so far this season (45% on average).

Comparing how these foes stack up statistically, Stephen F. Austin owns the country's No. 7-rated mark, allowing 57.2 points per game on the highway. Sam Houston State, on the other hand, rates No. 265 in scoring at home.

In their last action, Stephen F. Austin was a 74-41 Sportsbook at home against Texas A&M C.C.. The battle between the Lumberjacks and Islanders didn’t turn out to be much of a battle at all as Texas A&M C.C. was handed a 74-41 defeat on Saturday at William R. Johnson Coliseum.

Last time out for Sam Houston State, they were a 72-49 loser as they battled Lamar at home. Sam Houston State was crushed on Saturday, getting blown out by Lamar and falling by a 72-49 score at Bernard Johnson Coliseum.

Next up:
Stephen F. Austin home to Northwestern State, Saturday, March 3
Sam Houston State at Texas State, Saturday, March 3