William R. Johnson Coliseum features an NCAAB clash between the host Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks and the visiting Sam Houston State Bearkats in college hoops action on Wednesday.

The Lumberjacks currently sports a 9-9 record overall in NCAAB action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 0-0 ATS. The Bearkats are 8-11 and 0-3 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Lumberjacks produce a 0-0 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the Bearkats have gone 1-2 against the number.



View Sam Houston State vs Stephen F Austin Odds and Stats.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Lumberjacks - Bearkats odds would favor the Bearkats if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Stephen F. Austin is rated No. 174 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Sam Houston State is at No. 138. Mathematical models based on recent stats and predictive formulas point to a 65-57 win for the Lumberjacks.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits Stephen F. Austin's No. 301-ranked offense, averaging 61.5 PPG, against a Bearkats defense that ranks No. 25 at 59.6 PPG. The Lumberjacks field goal percentage has averaged 44.1% so far, more than the Bearkats marksmen have achieved on the year, 41% per game.

Comparing how these foes stack up statistically, Sam Houston State owns the country's No. 29-rated mark, allowing 62.2 points per game on the highway. Stephen F. Austin, on the other hand, rates No. 258 in scoring at home.

Sam Houston State was a 50-49 loser in their most recent outing at home against Texas A&M C.C.. Sam Houston State suffered a 50-49 loss against Texas A&M C.C. on Saturday, getting 17 points from Steven Werner in a losing effort at Bernard Johnson Coliseum.

Stephen F. Austin was a 63-54 loser in their most recent outing on the road against Texas-Arlington. Antonio Bostic scored 14 points in a futile effort to lead the Lumberjacks to a win (they lost 63-54 to Texas-Arlington at Texas Hall on Saturday).

Next up:
Sam Houston State at Texas-San Antonio, Saturday, January 28
Stephen F. Austin at Texas A&M C.C., Saturday, January 28