SFA Vs Utah Tech: College Basketball Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – January 12, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on January 11, 2023

The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (12-5, 4-0 WAC) will attempt to build on a six-game winning stretch when they visit the Utah Tech Trailblazers (9-7, 1-2 WAC) at 9:00 PM ET on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at Burns Arena. The game airs on ESPN+. Keep reading to find betting insights and statistics to help place a wager on the ‘Jacks’ (-175 to win on the moneyline) matchup with the Trailblazers (+141).

This article makes reference to betting data updated as of January 12, 2023 at 9:45 PM ET. Browse all the latest odds for this outing in the table below and click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!

SFA Vs Utah Tech Betting Lines

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Utah Tech (+3.5)
Total Pick Over (141.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

SFA Vs Utah Tech Stat Rankings

SFA Avg. (Rank) Utah Tech Avg. (Rank)
77 (71st) Points Scored 75.9 (95th)
66.1 (98th) Points Allowed 70 (215th)
32.9 (240th) Rebounds 35.3 (122nd)
10.7 (99th) Off. Rebounds 10.7 (99th)
6.5 (272nd) 3pt Made 8.4 (87th)
16.2 (30th) Assists 14.1 (123rd)
14.6 (329th) Turnovers 13.8 (297th)

SFA Vs Utah Tech Betting Trends

  • The ‘Jacks are 9-5-0 against the spread this year.
  • SFA’s ATS record as 3.5-point favorites or more is 3-4.
  • The ‘Jacks have seen eight of their 14 games hit the over.
  • In seven games this season, SFA and its opponent have combined to score more than 141.5 points.
  • The total for this game is 141.5, 1.6 points fewer than the average total in ‘Jacks games thus far this season.
  • Utah Tech has covered the spread eight times in 13 games.
  • The Trailblazers are 4-4 as 3.5-point underdogs or greater.
  • This season, eight of SFA’s 14 games have hit the over.
  • There have been eight Trailblazers games this season with more than 141.5 points scored.
  • The average total points scored in Utah Tech’s games this year (145.9) is 4.4 points higher than the total for this matchup.

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SFA Impact Players

  • Sadaidriene Hall is tops on the ‘Jacks with 13.5 points per game and 6.4 rebounds, while also averaging 2.3 assists.
  • AJ Cajuste posts a team-high 4.4 assists per game. He is also posting 9.8 points and 2.5 rebounds, shooting 50% from the floor and 42.9% from beyond the arc with 1.1 made 3-pointers per contest.
  • Nana Antwi-Boasiako puts up 8.9 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 0.5 steals and 1.1 blocked shots.
  • Nigel Hawkins posts 10.8 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists per contest. Defensively, he delivers 1 steal and 0.1 blocked shots.
  • Latrell Jossell averages 12.1 points, 1.8 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game, shooting 44.9% from the field and 44.3% from beyond the arc with 2.7 made 3-pointers per contest.

Utah Tech Impact Players

  • Tanner Christensen leads the Trailblazers in rebounding (7.7 per game), and posts 10 points and 1.6 assists. He also posts 0.5 steals and 0.9 blocked shots.
  • The Trailblazers receive 12.5 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game from Isaiah Pope.
  • Noa Gonsalves is putting up 8.9 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists per contest, making 43.2% of his shots from the field and 41.9% from 3-point range, with 1.9 treys per contest.
  • D. Leter gets the Trailblazers 7.7 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists per contest. He also averages 0.8 steals and 0.5 blocked shots.
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