The Abilene Christian Wildcats (5-5) will be at Lakefront Arena to clash with the New Orleans Privateers (4-5) in a SthLnd matchup. Action starts at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 18, 2019.
Abilene Christian Wildcats vs. New Orleans Privateers Betting Odds
Both teams won big over their last opponent. The Privateers defeated the Williams Baptist Eagles 103-59, while the Wildcats beat the Howard Payne Yellow Jackets 105-36.
Abilene Christian dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a turnover percentage of 11.4 (better than their season average of 14.2) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 50.0 (above their season average of 31.2). Howard Payne was 43.2 and 13.3, respectively, for those same stats. The Privateers, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (11.8 vs. 28.6) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (42.9 vs. 19.4). Ahren Freeman fueled New Orleans with 17 points. Airion Simmons led the way for Abilene Christian, recording 15 points and seven rebounds.
The Wildcats dominated this series last year, securing victories in both contests. In the last matchup, Abilene Christian won 77-60. The Wildcats’ 16.0 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Privateers, who had a mark of 25.3.
It could be a sloppy game for the New Orleans offense. Dating back to last season, New Orleans ranks 255th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.6 percent), while the pesky defense of Abilene Christian has forced the 16th-most turnovers in the nation (25.7 percent).
Abilene Christian Wildcats vs. New Orleans Privateers Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – New Orleans, ATS Winner – New Orleans, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Abilene Christian ranks 31st in assists allowed per game (10.1) while New Orleans ranks 173rd (13.8).
- The Wildcats rank 46th in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while the Privateers rank 138th (4.0).
- Abilene Christian ranks 184th in three pointers attempted per game (20.5) while New Orleans ranks 256th (16.9).
- The Wildcats rank 26th in steals per game (9.0) while the Privateers rank 158th in steals allowed per game (7.4).
- Abilene Christian ranks 43rd in rebounds allowed per game (32.0) while New Orleans ranks 144th (35.5).
