Stephen F. Austin vs Houston Christian Prediction 2/28/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks and the Houston Christian Huskies will meet on Saturday afternoon in a Southland Conference matchup at Sharp Gymnasium in Houston, Texas.

Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Betting Preview

The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks enter Saturday’s game with a 25–4 overall win-loss record, including a rather impressive 18–2 mark in conference play and a 10-3 record on the road. The Lumberjacks have compiled wins over Arkansas State, UL Monroe, Rice and UT Rio Grande Valley, while dropping games to UT Arlington and the Fresno State Bulldogs.

It should also be noted that these two teams met earlier this season. Who prevailed? Last month, the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks defeated the Houston Christian Huskies 85-67.  

The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks average 75.6 points on 44.5 percent shooting from the field and 36 percent shooting from three-point range per game. Defensively, the Lumberjacks are allowing opponents just 66.2 points per game which ranks 18th in the country.

Senior guard Keon Thompson leads the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks with 18.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.1 steals per game. Junior guard Lateef Patrick contributes 15.1 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.5 steals per game giving the Lumberjacks further backcourt stability.

Houston Christian Huskies Betting Preview

The Houston Christian Huskies enter Saturday’s matchup with a 11–18 overall record, including a 7–13 mark in conference play and an 8–4 record at home. The Huskies have compiled wins over McNeese State and Northwestern State, while dropping games to Texas A&M–Corpus Christi, Lamar, and Southeastern Louisiana.

The Houston Christian Huskies are averaging 66.6 points on 44.5 percent shooting from the field and 32.8 percent shooting from behind the arc per game. Shifting our focus to the defensive side of the basketball, the Huskies are allowing opponents 72.9 points per contest.

Senior guard Elijah Brooks leads the Houston Christian Huskies with 12.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 3.1 steals per game. Senior guard Kylin Green contributes 10.5 points, 3.9 rebounds and 4.5 assists per contest. Senior forward Demarco Bethea averages 9.6 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game.

Why the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Will Win

• Quality guard play.  Senior guard Keon Thompson leads the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks with 18.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1 steal per game.

• Confidence. Last month, the Lumberjacks defeated the Houston Christian Huskies 85-67.

• Ability to win on the road. The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks have compiled a 10-3 record at home in 2025.

• Elite defense. The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks are allowing opponents just 66.2 points per game which ranks 18th in the country.

Why the Houston Christian Huskies Will Win

• Momentum. The Houston Christian Huskies have won three of the team’s last four games played this season.

• Home court advantage. The Houston Christian Huskies have amassed an 8–4 at home this season.

• Backcourt production. Senior guard Elijah Brooks leads the Houston Christian Huskies with 12.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 3.1 steals per game.

Stephen F. Austin vs. Houston Christian Prediction

This matchup features the Houston Christian Huskies balanced scoring and home court edge against a Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks team that has been dominant in conference play and defeated the Huskies earlier this season. The Houston Christian Huskies recent defensive inconsistency make the Huskies difficult to trust against a Stephen F. Austin team that defeated the Huskies by double digits and continues to play at a high level on both ends of the floor. For the reasons just noted, I am backing the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks to cover the 9.5 points in this game.

Hans Geevers's Pick: Stephen F. Austin -9.5