The college hoops wagering menu features a clash between Central Arkansas and Stephen F. Austin on Wednesday, with the host Bears trying to win and cover the NCAAB point spread.

The Bears are 5-8 so far on the season, and 0-1 ATS vs. the number. The Lumberjacks, meanwhile, are 8-7 and 0-0 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Central Arkansas go 1-0 and the Lumberjacks go 0-0 on the totals.



View Stephen F Austin vs Central Arkansas Odds and Stats.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Bears - Lumberjacks odds would favor the Lumberjacks if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Central Arkansas is rated No. 247 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Stephen F. Austin is at No. 215. Mathematical models based on recent stats and predictive formulas point to a 78-56 win for the Lumberjacks.



How They Match Up:
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Central Arkansas has the nation's No. 65-rated offensive output, at 74.8 PPG. The visiting Lumberjacks defense ranks No. 4 allowing on average 53.6 PPG. The Bears FG% has averaged 42.9% so far, less than the Lumberjacks marksmen have achieved on the year, 43.5% per game.

Defensively, Stephen F. Austin features the nation's No. 10-rated defense on the road, allowing 58.1 points per game. Central Arkansas, meanwhile, comes in at No. 4 nationally in scoring at home.

Stephen F. Austin won its last outing, a 63-36 result against Southeastern Louisiana on January 7. Stephen F. Austin cruised to victory on Saturday, running Southeastern Louisiana out of the gym and running up a 63-36 score at William R. Johnson Coliseum.

Last time out for Central Arkansas, they were a 103-67 loser as they battled Lamar on the road. Central Arkansas was crushed on Saturday, getting blown out by Lamar and falling by a 103-67 score at Montagne Center.

Next up:
Stephen F. Austin home to Texas-San Antonio, Saturday, January 14
Central Arkansas at Northwestern State, Saturday, January 14