Expect a fast-paced game when the Houston Baptist Huskies (5-7, 1-0 SthLnd) visit New Orleans to play the Privateers (5-7, 0-1 SthLnd). The game gets underway at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Houston Baptist Huskies at New Orleans Privateers ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Privateers easily got past the Spring Hill Badgers, 95-66, while the Huskies were blown out by the Arizona Wildcats, 90-60.
New Orleans dominated every stat category in the contest. They had a free throw rate of 0.318 and a turnover percentage of 18.4. Spring Hill recorded marks of 0.140 and 31.8, respectively, for those same stats. Houston Baptist, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (12.9 vs. 15.1). Ezekiel Charles fueled New Orleans with 17 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Jalon Gates had a solid performance for Houston Baptist, recording 15 points.
The Privateers won the sole game between these two teams last season, 64-57. New Orleans’ 0.264 free throw rate was their biggest strength over Houston Baptist, who had a rate of 0.138. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
There could be plenty of transition action in this battle that features a pair of the country’s more fast-paced teams. New Orleans currently ranks 46th in possessions per game (74.0) and Houston Baptist is 18th (76.2). Additionally, the Huskies could control the offensive glass in this battle as they rank 36th in the NCAA in offensive rebounding percentage at 35.3 percent. The Privateers, meanwhile, rank 314th in defensive rebounding percentage (66.5 percent).
Houston Baptist Huskies vs. New Orleans Privateers Free Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – New Orleans, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- New Orleans ranks 21st in assists per game (16.8) while Houston Baptist ranks 187th in assists allowed per game (14.8).
- The Huskies rank 186th in three pointers attempted per game (21.0) while the Privateers rank 262nd (16.6).
- New Orleans ranks 64th in blocks per game (4.0) while Houston Baptist ranks 130th in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
- The Huskies rank 58th in steals per game (7.7) while the Privateers rank 174th in steals allowed per game (8.5).
- Houston Baptist averages 37.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 101st in the nation. New Orleans ranks 185th in rebounds allowed per game (36.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Huskies have scored an average of 73.8 points per game (9.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 87.0 points per game (2.1 above their season average).
- The Privateers have outscored opponents by an average of 12.8 points in their last five games. On the season, New Orleans has lost by an average of 0.3 points.
