Expect a fast-paced game when the New Orleans Privateers (6-7, 1-1 SthLnd) visit Lamar to take on the Cardinals (8-7, 1-1 SthLnd). Action begins at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 9, 2019.
New Orleans Privateers at Lamar Cardinals Betting Odds
Both teams had no trouble getting past their last opponent. The Cardinals defeated the Huston-Tillotson Rams 79-59, while the Privateers beat the Spring Hill Badgers 95-66.
New Orleans played a flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.318 and a turnover percentage of 18.4. Spring Hill was 0.140 and 31.8, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Lamar dominated nearly every stat category in their game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 58.1 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.611. For those same stats, Huston-Tillotson was 37.2 and 0.402, respectively. Lamar was lifted by Josh Nzeakor, who put up 19 points and nine rebounds. Ezekiel Charles played a pivotal role for New Orleans with 17 points and six rebounds.
The Privateers won the only contest between these two teams last year, 72-62. Converting at the free throw line was one of New Orleans’ biggest advantages. They were 13-13 (100.0 percent), while the Cardinals were just 7-13 (53.8 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
There should be plenty of transition action in this meeting that showcases a pair of the country’s more up-and-down teams. Lamar currently ranks 27th in possessions per game (75.3) and New Orleans is 39th (74.4). Furthermore, the 319th-ranked offense of the Privateers (offensive efficiency of 96.4) will face a difficult challenge against the 27th-ranked defense of the Cardinals (defensive efficiency of 91.3).
New Orleans Privateers vs. Lamar Cardinals Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Lamar, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Lamar ranks 26th in rebounds per game (40.8) while New Orleans ranks 206th in rebounds allowed per game (37.6).
- The Privateers rank 40th in blocks per game (4.5) while the Cardinals rank 131st in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
- Lamar ranks 192nd in three pointers attempted per game (20.7) while New Orleans ranks 269th (16.4).
- The Cardinals rank sixth in steals per game (10.1) while the Privateers rank 168th in steals allowed per game (8.5).
- New Orleans ranks 28th in assists per game (16.9) while Lamar ranks 189th in assists allowed per game (14.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Privateers have scored an average of 79.8 points per game (8.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.0 points per game (4.6 below their season average).
- The Cardinals’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 13.4, up from 11.7 for the season.
