Expect a fast-paced game when the New Orleans Privateers (6-15, 2-9 SthLnd) visit Southeastern Louisiana to take on the Lions (6-15, 3-7 SthLnd). Action starts at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
New Orleans Privateers at Southeastern Louisiana Lions Betting Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last outing. The Lions got blown out by the Central Arkansas Bears, 88-68, while the Privateers fell to the Northwestern State Demons, 82-74.
New Orleans did an excellent job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (21-26; 80.8 percent) while Southeastern Louisiana had a better effective field goal percentage (0.508 vs. 0.525). Southeastern Louisiana’s Pape Diop led the way, finishing with 13 points. Jahmel Myers, meanwhile was a key piece for New Orleans with 18 points and 12 rebounds.
This series was highly contested last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the most recent contest, the Lions won 81-67. One of Southeastern Louisiana’s largest advantages was getting to the free throw line. They had 31 free throw attempts, while New Orleans had 17. This will be the first game of the year between these two teams.
There should be a fair amount of transition offense in this contest that features two of the NCAA’s more up-and-down teams. Southeastern Louisiana currently ranks 23rd in possessions per game (74.2) and New Orleans is 48th (72.7). Additionally, the Privateers are among the nation’s best at getting to the line, ranking 27th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.283). The Lions, meanhwile, rank 325th at keeping opponents off the charity stripe with an opponents’ FTA rate of 0.293.
New Orleans vs. Southeastern Louisiana Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Southeastern Louisiana, ATS Winner – Southeastern Louisiana, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- New Orleans ranks 42nd in assists per game (15.2) while Southeastern Louisiana ranks 227th in assists allowed per game (14.9).
- The Lions rank 170th in three pointers attempted per game (21.2) while the Privateers rank 284th (16.0).
- The Privateers rank 108th in rebounds allowed per game (34.1) while the Lions rank 274th (39.5).
- New Orleans averages 8.3 steals per game, which ranks 32nd in the country. Southeastern Louisiana ranks 189th in steals allowed per game (7.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Privateers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.2, up from 1.0 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Lions have scored an average of 66.0 points per game (1.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.6 points per game (1.0 below their season average).
