Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Thunderbirds versus the Lumberjacks? Tip off is at at 4:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome in Flagstaff, AZ. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Lumberjacks as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 149.5 points.

SOUTHERN UTAH THUNDERBIRDS VS NORTHERN ARIZONA LUMBERJACKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Northern Arizona Lumberjacks -3.5

This game will be played at J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 16th.

WHY BET THE NORTHERN ARIZONA LUMBERJACKS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Lumberjacks.
  • Not only will Northern Arizona pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.

Do the Thunderbirds Have a Shot at a Win at Flagstaff?

Southern Utah comes into this game with a 3-6 record, having played 10 games so far this season. They are 1-5 on the road and 0-1 at home. Thus far, Southern Utah has been successful in terms of the spread, sitting above .500 at 5-2 ATS. In their last five contests, the team boasts a solid 4-1 record vs. the spread.

Looking at their over/under performance through nine games, Southern Utah has an over/under record of 5-2-0, with their games averaging 150 points per game on average. In the Thunderbirds’ last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 152 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 4-1.

In their latest game, Southern Utah’s offense looked good, scoring 86 points against Utah. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 50% and made 14/19 free throws. The team’s scoring leader is Dominick Ford, who holds an average of 14.4 as they head into today’s matchup. Additionally, Parsa Fallah is averaging 13.3 points per game this season.

Coming into today’s game, the Southern Utah defense is giving up an average of 76.4 points per contest. In today’s game, the Southern Utah defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 5 three-pointers while giving up 88 points.

Will the Lumberjacks Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?

Northern Arizona currently holds a 5-5 record after 10 games. Looking back at their previous 10 home games, Northern Arizona has a record of 4-6, which includes last year. Northern Arizona has a winning record against the spread at 6-4. In their previous five games, they are 4-1 vs. the spread.

Looking at their over/under performance through 10 games, Northern Arizona has an over/under record of 2-8-0, with their games averaging 140.5 points per game on average. When analyzing the Lumberjacks’ last five games, they have produced a combined average of 139 points per game and an over/under record of 1-4.

In their recent matchup, the Northern Arizona offense ended with 76 points against Incarnate Word. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 47.5% and made 9 threes. Trenton McLaughlin led the team in scoring, putting up 20 points. Additionally, Diego Campisano contributed 17 points for the Lumberjacks.

On the defensive side, Northern Arizona is currently hovering around the NCAA’s average for points allowed, conceding an average of 73.5 points per game. Northern Arizona’s defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Incarnate Word offense to knock down 48% of their shots on their way to putting up 75 points.