The New Orleans Privateers (4-8, 0-2 SthLnd) welcome the Lamar Cardinals (7-6, 1-1 SthLnd) to Lakefront Arena. The Cardinals will try to put an end to a five-game road losing streak. Action starts at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 2, 2020.
Lamar Cardinals vs. New Orleans Privateers Betting Odds
Both teams fell in their last game. The Privateers got blown out by the ninth-ranked Memphis Tigers, 97-55, while the Cardinals fell to the Northwestern State Demons, 67-61.
Lamar had a free throw rate of 0.278 (above their season average of 0.179) while New Orleans did an excellent job of getting and making free throws (20-27; 74.1 percent). Troy Green had a good game for New Orleans with 22 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Ellis Jefferson had a solid performance for Lamar, putting up 12 points, 11 steals and six rebounds.
The Privateers dominated this series last year, securing victories in both games. In the last game, New Orleans won 76-72. New Orleans had a better turnover percentage (12.7 vs. 16.3). Lamar, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.250 vs. 0.237). This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
This has potential to be a mistake-prone game for the offense of New Orleans. New Orleans ranks 177th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.4 percent), while the pesky defense of Lamar forces the 16th-most turnovers in the nation (25.1 percent). Also, the Cardinals could control the offensive glass in this battle as they rank 32nd in the nation in offensive rebounding percentage at 35.0 percent. The Privateers, meanwhile, rank 272nd at grabbing defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 69.6 percent.
Lamar Cardinals at New Orleans Privateers Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – New Orleans, ATS Winner – New Orleans, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Lamar ranks 39th in rebounds per game (39.7) while New Orleans ranks 240th (32.6).
- The Privateers average 15.8 assists per game, which ranks 39th in the nation. The Cardinals rank 157th in assists allowed per game (13.5).
- Lamar ranks 265th in three pointers attempted per game (17.1) while New Orleans ranks 278th (15.6).
- The Cardinals rank sixth in steals per game (10.2) while the Privateers rank 148th in steals allowed per game (7.4).
- Lamar ranks 18th in blocks per game (5.4) while New Orleans ranks 147th (2.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Cardinals’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.2, down from 5.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Privateers have scored an average of 72.4 points per game (4.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 82.0 points per game (6.4 above their season average).
