The New Orleans Privateers (15-10, 10-4 SthLnd) will be at H&HP Complex to challenge the McNeese State Cowboys (8-18, 4-9 SthLnd) in a SthLnd matchup. The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.
New Orleans Privateers vs. McNeese State Cowboys Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Cowboys defeated the Central Arkansas Bears 83-75, while the Privateers had no trouble getting past the Southeastern Louisiana Lions 89-68.
The Privateers had a ridiculous effective field goal percentage of 0.750 (above their season average of 0.486) and had a free throw rate of 0.354 (above their season average of 0.240). The Cowboys, meanwhile, made 13 of their 18 free throws (72.2 percent) and held the Bears to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.5 (below the 31.1 mark opponents have averaged against McNeese State this season). Shamarkus Kennedy had a solid performance for McNeese State, finishing with 26 points and six rebounds. Bryson Robinson, meanwhile played a pivotal role for New Orleans with 23 points.
In their first matchup this season, Robinson led the Privateers to a 79-66 victory. He recorded 17 points and six assists. The Privateers’ offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over the Cowboys. New Orleans had a rate of 38.7, while McNeese State posted a mark of 31.0.
This has potential to be an error-filled game for the McNeese State offense. McNeese State ranks 325th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 22.2 percent), while the pesky defense of New Orleans forces the second-most turnovers in the NCAA (25.5 percent). Furthermore, the Privateers could control the offensive glass in this battle as they rank 43rd in the nation in offensive rebounding percentage at 33.7 percent. The Cowboys, meanwhile, rank 280th at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 69.4 percent.
New Orleans vs. McNeese State Pick
Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – New Orleans, ATS Winner – New Orleans, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- New Orleans ranks fourth in steals per game (9.6) while McNeese State ranks 206th (4.8).
- The Privateers rank 35th in blocks per game (4.4) while the Cowboys rank 137th (3.0).
- McNeese State averages 34.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 191st in the nation. New Orleans ranks 209th in rebounds allowed per game (36.1).
- The Privateers rank 38th in three pointers allowed per game (19.4) while the Cowboys rank 224th (24.3).
- New Orleans ranks 54th in assists per game (15.2) while McNeese State ranks 234th in assists allowed per game (15.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Privateers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 11.0, up from 3.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Cowboys have scored an average of 65.2 points per game (5.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.2 points per game (1.6 above their season average).
