Expect a high-scoring game when the New Orleans Privateers (4-6, 0-1 SthLnd) clash with the Sam Houston State Bearkats (7-4, 1-0 SthLnd) at Johnson Coliseum. Action gets underway at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019.
New Orleans Privateers vs. Sam Houston State Bearkats ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Bearkats beat the Northwestern State Demons, 92-79, while the Privateers fell to the Abilene Christian Wildcats, 77-71.
The Bearkats forced 19 turnovers and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.3 (above their season average of 31.1). New Orleans, on the other hand, did an excellent job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (24-26; 92.3 percent). Demarkus Lampley put together a good performance for Sam Houston State with 17 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, New Orleans rallied around Troy Green, who had 19 points and five rebounds.
This was a highly contested series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the most recent game, the Privateers won 79-76. New Orleans’ 0.588 effective field goal percentage was its largest advantage over Sam Houston State, who had a rate of 0.450. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
It could be a sloppy game for the Sam Houston State offense. Sam Houston State ranks 148th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 18.9 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of New Orleans forces the 30th-most turnovers in the NCAA (24.4 percent).
New Orleans Privateers vs. Sam Houston State Bearkats Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Sam Houston State, ATS Winner – Sam Houston State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Sam Houston State ranks 17th in assists per game (16.9) while New Orleans ranks 197th in assists allowed per game (15.3).
- The Privateers rank 27th in steals per game (9.1) while the Bearkats rank 114th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
- Sam Houston State averages 3.5 blocks per game, which is ranked 79th in the NCAA. New Orleans ranks 91st in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
- The Bearkats rank 96th in three pointers attempted per game (23.6) while the Privateers rank 263rd (15.2).
- Sam Houston State ranks 40th in rebounds per game (39.7) while New Orleans ranks 204th (33.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Privateers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 16.8, up from 7.0 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bearkats have scored an average of 85.2 points per game (3.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.2 points per game (0.5 below their season average).
