The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (18-3, 11-1 Southland) are heavy, 10.5-point favorites as they look to extend a six-game winning streak when they host the SE Louisiana Lions (6-15, 3-9 Southland) on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at William R. Johnson Coliseum. The contest airs at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The point total is 135.5 for the matchup.
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SFA Cover -10.5 vs SE Louisiana -120
SFA vs. SE Louisiana betting lines
- SFA moneyline odds to win: -806
- SE Louisiana moneyline odds to win: +549
- Spread: SFA (-10.5)
- Total: 135.5
SFA statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- SFA has covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered seven times in eight opportunities when playing at home, and it has covered eight times in 11 opportunities in road games.
- In terms of over/unders, the Lumberjacks hit the over less often when playing at home, as they’ve gone over the total two times in eight opportunities this season (25%). In away games, they have hit the over four times in 11 opportunities (36.4%).
- When playing at home, SFA has won more consistently as a moneyline favorite, producing a record of 7-0 (1.000). On the road, it is 7-1 (.875) as a moneyline favorite.
Recent trends
- The Lumberjacks’ offense has been worse over their last 10 games, racking up 74.7 points a contest compared to the 78.1 they’ve averaged this season.
- SFA has been more stingy on defense lately, giving up 64.3 points per game during its past 10 outings compared to the 65.5 points per game its opponents are averaging in the 2025-26 season.
- The Lumberjacks’ last 10 outings have seen them make 8.3 three-pointers per game while shooting 33.2% from deep. Both numbers are down from their 2025-26 averages of 9.2 makes and 35.9%.
SFA betting records this season
- ATS Record: 15-4-0 (Home: 7-1-0; Away: 8-3-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 10.5+: 2-1-0 (As Favorite: 12-3-0; As Underdog: 3-1-0)
- O-U-P: 6-13-0 (Home: 2-6-0; Away: 4-7-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 14-1 (Home: 7-0; Away: 7-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-2 (Home: 1-0; Away: 1-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.2 (181st in nation) | 40.6 (37th) | 35.4 (54th) | 29.0 (69th) | 14.3 (169th) | 9.0 (15th) |
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SE Louisiana statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- SE Louisiana has performed better against the spread away (6-5-0) than at home (3-4-0) this year.
- Looking at the over/under, Lions games have gone over more often at home (four of seven, 57.1%) than away (three of 11, 27.3%).
- As moneyline underdogs, the Lions have won a higher percentage of games at home (1-2) than on the road (1-10).
Recent trends
- While the Lions are putting up 65.3 points per game in 2025-26, they have fallen short of that over their past 10 games, producing 64.9 points per contest.
- SE Louisiana has performed worse defensively over its last 10 games, surrendering 70.7 points per contest, 1.0 more point than its season average of 69.7.
- In their previous 10 games, the Lions are sinking 5.8 treys per contest, 0.2 fewer threes than their season average (6.0). They sport a higher three-point percentage over their last 10 contests (28.7%) compared to their season average (27.5%).
SE Louisiana betting records this season
- ATS Record: 11-9-0 (Home: 3-4-0; Away: 6-5-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 10.5+: 5-2-0 (As Favorite: 2-3-0; As Underdog: 9-6-0)
- O-U-P: 8-12-0 (Home: 4-3-0; Away: 3-8-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-3 (Home: 1-3; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-12 (Home: 1-2; Away: 1-10)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40.3 (347th in nation) | 44.1 (192nd) | 29.8 (299th) | 32.0 (230th) | 11.7 (325th) | 12.2 (274th) |
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