Houston Christian vs Southeastern Louisiana Basketball Picks 1-29-24
Southeastern Louisiana Lions (6-13) vs. Houston Baptist Huskies (5-13)
January 29, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Houston Christian Huskies +4; Over/Under: +139.5
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The Southeastern Louisiana Lions and the Houston Christian Huskies meet in college basketball action from the Sharp Gymnasium on Monday night. Who comes out on top in this Southland Conference matchup on Monday? Let’s dive in and find out with our Southeastern Louisiana vs. Houston Christian matchup.
Southeastern Louisiana Team Preview
The Southeastern Louisiana Lions come into this one looking to rebound from a 74-64 loss to Lamar last time out. Roger McFarlane leads the Lions in scoring and rebounding with 14.4 PPG and 8.2 RPG while Nick Caldwell has 13.8 PPG with 4.6 RPG to cap off the pair of double-digit scorers for Southeastern Louisiana so far this season. Alec Woodard has 9.4 PPG with 3.8 RPG and Roscoe Eastmond has 7.2 PPG with a team-high 5.4 APG as well this season. As a team, Southeastern Louisiana is averaging 66.9 PPG on 42.2% shooting from the field, 32.1% from three and 71.7% from the foul line this season.
Houston Christian Team Preview
The Houston Christian Huskies come into this one looking to bounce back after a 79-75 loss at the hands of Incarnate Word last time out. Jay Alvarez leads the Huskies in scoring with 17 PPG and 4.2 RPG while Marcus Greene has 14.3 PPG with 3.5 RPG and a team-high 3.2 APG to lead the Huskies in the assist department this season. Michael Imariagbe has 11.3 PPG with a team-high 8.7 RPG to lead the Huskies on the glass this season and Bonke Maring has 10.2 PPG with 8.1 RPG to round out the group of double-digit scorers for Houston Christian so far this season. As a team, Houston Christian is averaging 71.8 PPG on 43.7% shooting from the field, 29.2% from three and 62% from the foul line this season. Houston Christian will meet Nicholls State, New Orleans, Incarnate Word, and McNeese after this game.
Southeastern Louisiana vs. Houston Christian Prediction
I’m leaning towards Houston Christian here. I think the only edge that Southeastern Louisiana has here is foul shooting, but the Huskies give up the fewest free throws per game in conference play. The Huskies shoot better from behind the arc and 2-point range and with two struggling defenses, that edge offensively is the difference for me. Give me Houston Christian.
