The New Orleans Privateers (9-8, 4-2 SthLnd) will be at the Farris Center to challenge the Central Arkansas Bears (9-10, 4-2 SthLnd) in a SthLnd matchup. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 23, 2019.
New Orleans Privateers at Central Arkansas Bears Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Bears were victorious over the Nicholls Colonels, 74-68, while the Privateers were beaten by the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders, 76-61.
Central Arkansas played a nearly flawless contest. They had a free throw rate of 0.214 (above their season average of 0.212) and a turnover percentage of 13.4 (better than their season average of 18.9). Nicholls was 0.113 and 16.2, respectively, for those same stats. New Orleans, on the other hand, did a fantastic job of getting and making free throws (20-25; 80.0 percent). Hayden Koval put together a good game for Central Arkansas with 20 points, eight rebounds and six blocks. Meanwhile, New Orleans was lifted by Ezekiel Charles, who finished with 13 points and six rebounds.
The Bears won the sole contest between these two teams last year, 81-57. One of Central Arkansas’ largest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 21-24 (87.5 percent), while the Privateers were just 13-19 (68.4 percent). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
It might be a mistake-prone game for the Central Arkansas offense. Central Arkansas ranks 287th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.9 percent), while the pesky defense of New Orleans forces the fourth-most turnovers in the nation (25.9 percent).
New Orleans Privateers at Central Arkansas Bears Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Central Arkansas, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Central Arkansas ranks 128th in three pointers attempted per game (23.1) while New Orleans ranks 287th (16.6).
- The Privateers rank fourth in steals per game (10.1) while the Bears rank 139th (6.1).
- New Orleans averages 35.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 164th in the NCAA. Central Arkansas ranks 226th in rebounds allowed per game (37.4).
- The Privateers rank 43rd in assists per game (15.9) while the Bears rank 189th in assists allowed per game (14.8).
- Central Arkansas ranks 12th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while New Orleans ranks 149th (4.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Privateers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.4, up from 0.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bears have scored an average of 73.6 points per game (2.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.0 points per game (5.1 below their season average).
