Lamar Cardinals vs. New Orleans Privateers ATS Prediction 03/14/19

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The New Orleans Privateers (17-12, 12-6 SthLnd) will be in the Southland Conference Tourney at Leonard E. Merrell Center when they meet the Lamar Cardinals (20-12, 13-6 SthLnd). Action starts at 6 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 14, 2019.

Lamar Cardinals vs. New Orleans Privateers Betting Odds

In their last contest, the Privateers fell to the Southeastern Louisiana Lions, 81-67, while the Cardinals won a close one over the Houston Baptist Huskies, 81-79.

The Cardinals held the Huskies to an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.7 (below their season average of 35.9) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.516 vs. 0.500). New Orleans, on the other hand, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.538 vs. 0.559). Scott Plaisance Jr. played a pivotal role for New Orleans with 12 points and seven rebounds. Josh Nzeakor had a good outing for Lamar, putting up 25 points and 13 rebounds.

It might be a mistake-prone game for the New Orleans offense. New Orleans ranks 331st in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 22.3 percent), while the disruptive defense of Lamar forces the 27th-most turnovers in the NCAA (22.4 percent). Moreover, the Cardinals rank sixth in offensive rebounding percentage (37.4 percent), while the Privateers rank 333rd in defensive rebounding percentage (66.7 percent).

Lamar Cardinals vs. New Orleans Privateers ATS Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Lamar, ATS Winner – Lamar, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Lamar averages 8.6 steals per game, which ranks 16th in the NCAA. New Orleans ranks 220th in steals allowed per game (7.9).
  • The Privateers average 4.3 blocks per game, which ranks 41st in the country. The Cardinals rank 145th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
  • New Orleans ranks 29th in three pointers allowed per game (19.2) while Lamar ranks 119th (21.5).
  • The Privateers average 15.1 assists per game, which ranks 50th in the nation. The Cardinals rank 241st in assists allowed per game (15.0).
  • Lamar averages 38.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 26th in the NCAA. New Orleans ranks 184th in rebounds allowed per game (35.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Privateers have scored an average of 71.2 points per game (0.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.2 points per game (0.9 below their season average).
  • The Cardinals’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 13.8, up from 8.7 for the season.